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Frontend Developer

Seoul (Hybrid) • Contract

  • KOREAN: BASIC
  • Front-end
  • Typescript
  • React

Frontend Developer - Trading Platform

The Role

We are looking for a Frontend Developer who can help us build out reliable user interfaces for our trading systems and dashboards that our traders and researchers will use on a day-to-day basis and under high pressure.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain real-time trading interfaces and data visualization dashboards
  • Build responsive, high-performance components for data-intensive financial applications
  • Implement WebSocket connections for live market data streaming
  • Create intuitive order management and portfolio tracking interfaces
  • Collaborate with traders and researchers to optimize user experience and workflow efficiency
  • Ensure application security and performance standards for financial systems

Required Technical Skills

Core Frontend Technologies

  • TypeScript: Advanced proficiency (TypeScript 5+ preferred)
  • Next.js: Expert-level experience (v15+) with Server Components and App Router
  • React: Strong knowledge of React 18+, hooks, and modern patterns
  • State Management: Experience with State or similar lightweight solutions
  • Forms: Proficiency with React Hook Form for complex form handling

Trading & Financial UI Experience

  • Real-time trading interface development
  • WebSocket implementation for live data feeds
  • Order book visualization and real-time updates
  • Financial charting integration (TradingView or similar)
  • High-performance data tables and grids for large datasets

UI Development & Styling

  • Tailwind CSS: Strong proficiency
  • Component Libraries: Experience with Radix UI and/or shadcn/ui
  • Data Grids: Familiarity with MUI DataGrid or equivalent high-performance solutions
  • Responsive Design: Multi-device compatibility

Security & Authentication

  • Auth0 or similar authentication systems
  • Financial application security best practices
  • Secure data handling and transmission

Development Practices

  • Modern build tools and frontend workflows
  • ESLint and code quality standards
  • Git version control and collaborative workflows
  • Clean, maintainable, well-documented code

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous experience with financial or trading applications
  • Frontend performance optimization expertise
  • Zod validation library experience
  • Track record of building complex, data-intensive UIs with exceptional UX

What We Offer

  • Contract Duration: 1+ year commitment
  • Probation Period: 3 months
  • Start Date: September 2025
  • Location: Seoul, South Korea (on-site)
  • Compensation: Competitive salary, open to discussion based on experience

Application Process

Please submit your resume along with:

  • Portfolio or examples of trading/financial interface work (if available)
  • GitHub profile or code samples demonstrating relevant technical skills

Process: After resume review, selected candidates will proceed to an interview in person.

Sun Labs AG is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of background.