Lead Frontend Engineer — Fintech

Job overview

The Lead Frontend Engineer role is remote. The listing identifies the opportunity as remote but does not specify a geographic scope. Compensation is not specified. The role supports a client team building fintech applications and securities trading platforms. The engineer owns frontend architecture and develops real-time interfaces that present complex financial, blockchain, and backend data clearly. The role also shapes technical decisions and works with backend and blockchain developers to deliver secure, scalable applications.

What you'll do

• Own frontend architecture using SvelteKit and Svelte 5
• build real-time interfaces, charts, tables, and dashboards
• develop a design system using Tailwind, ShadCN, and Bits-ui
• create authentication and dashboard flows
• build data visualizations
• collaborate with backend and blockchain developers
• guide performance, scalability, and architecture decisions.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

lead frontend engineer

fintech

remote

sveltekit

svelte 5

real-time dashboards

data visualization

web3

crypto wallets

defi

tailwind css

postgresql

kafka

redis

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting seeks experience with finance, trading, or security-sensitive applications; Web3, crypto wallets, or DeFi; community-focused platforms; PostgreSQL or real-time data pipelines; and open-source or JavaScript library contributions. WebSockets, TypeScript, CI/CD, and automated testing are recommended.

About the employer

Octagon Talent is hiring for this role. Industry: Computer Systems Design Services. Sector: 54.