JavaScript Consultant

Description

• Develop and prototype JavaScript/interop-based solutions, including proof-of-concepts, to address client use cases and workflows

• Advise clients on technical strategy, architecture, and implementation of interoperable systems using modern web framework

• Collaborate with clients’ teams to assess needs, lead projects, coach developers, and ultimately align businesses with IT

• Assist clients in the building and maintenance of complex front-end applications, such as dashboards and interactive platforms, for professional users

• Liaise with internal teams (Product Engineering, Sales, Support, Client Success) to ensure project success

• Deliver presentations and engage in live client interactions, improvising as needed to address challenges

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in front-end or full-stack development including modern JavaScript (ES6+)

• Hands-on experience with JavaScript frameworks (preferably React), including responsive design, state management, and component testing

• Familiarity with TypeScript or other programming languages (e.g., .NET, Java, Python, C++)

• Proficiency with asynchronous programming (Promises, async/await), Node.js, and version control systems (e.g., Git)

• Experience in enterprise environments with established mechanisms for governance, CICD, and other systematic approaches for managing horizontal scale

• Proven experience in client-facing roles such as technical consulting, solutions architecture, or B2B presales/account management, with excellent communication skills and the confidence to lead conversations, engage with client teams, and negotiate technical specifications.

• Established skills in discovery, design thinking, or business analysis

• Proven ability to deliver projects under pressure in collaboration with client IT organizations

• Background in capital markets, institutional trading, or financial services technology would be considered as a plus

• Location in US Eastern time zone (or be an early riser in the Central time zone)

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