Senior React Developer for Trading Desk — Hybrid Contract

Russell Tobin; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Russell Tobin is seeking a React Developer for a contract-to-hire role in New York, NY. The position is hybrid (3 days on-site) with a pay range of $60-$65 per hour.

The candidate will be expected to contribute hands-on React work and progressively learn backend Java while collaborating closely with traders and the trading desk. The role requires 5+ years of React experience, strong communication, and familiarity with automated testing and deployment frameworks.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on React experience.
• Ability to learn backend Java.
• Experience with automated frameworks: Cypress, Jasmine, Karma, Protractor, and Playwright.
• Experience managing deployments and build frameworks.
• Solid software development fundamentals and design patterns.
• Familiarity with AI in a professional setting.
• Experience working with traders (equity/derivatives) with direct trading desk collaboration.
• Strong communication and outgoing personality; daily interaction with traders.

Skills

React

Java learning

Automation frameworks

Deployments & build

Software fundamentals

AI knowledge

Trader collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Cypress

Jasmine

Karma

Protractor

Playwright

Job description

Russell Tobin is seeking a React Developer for a contract-to-hire role in New York, NY. The position is hybrid (3 days on-site) with a pay range of $60-$65 per hour.

The candidate will be expected to contribute hands-on React work and progressively learn backend Java while collaborating closely with traders and the trading desk. The role requires 5+ years of React experience, strong communication, and familiarity with automated testing and deployment frameworks.