Frontend (React) Developer

About

We are seeking a highly skilled Frontend (React) Developer to support our client in the financial sector by designing, developing, and maintaining scalable web applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams, ensuring high-quality and secure frontend solutions, and driving the delivery of seamless user experiences in a fast-paced, agile environment.

Employment Type: Contracting Work Location: Zurich Altstetten / Remote (only from Switzerland) Start Date: 01.05.2026 End Date: 30.04.2027

Please note that due to applicable Swiss legislation, we can only consider applications from Swiss citizens, EU citizens, and individuals with a valid work permit. Remote work from abroad is not possible.

Responsibilities

• Design and Development: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and implement high-quality software solutions for our financial products and services
• Frontend Development: You will contribute to the development and maintenance of our in-house React design system and ensure its consistent use across the platform. Together with business and UX experts, you will build and enhance features that deliver a seamless and unified user experience
• Code Quality and Best Practices: Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code while adhering to industry best practices, including code reviews, testing, and CI/CD
• Troubleshooting and Support: Diagnose and resolve technical issues across the stack, providing support for both development and production environments
• Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications and deliverables

Requirements

• Strong hands-on experience in JavaScript development, with preference given to candidates familiar with the financial services sector
• Proficient in modern JavaScript frameworks such as ReactJS, and experienced with TypeScript, Node.js, and related web technologies
• Solid understanding of Unix-based operating systems and practical experience with bash scripting
• Demonstrated experience working with cloud platforms, particularly Microsoft Azure
• Knowledge of microservices architecture and containerisation technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Exposure to API security principles and protocols, including OAuth2 and related authentication standards
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and sound judgment in technical decision-making
• A collaborative team player who thrives in a cooperative, outcome-driven setting
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, agile project environments with iterative delivery cycles

Soft Skills

• Strong teamwork and collaboration across cross-functional teams
• Excellent problem-solving with analytical and structured thinking
• Clear and effective communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders