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About the Role
We are seeking a Full-Stack Engineer with strong proficiency in React and Python to join our client s team on a contract basis. The role is fully on-site in Boston, working alongside product and quant teams in a fast-paced, finance-focused environment.
You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining full-stack applications with a focus on performance, usability, and scalability. Candidates with a background in financial services or quantitative systems will thrive in this role.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and maintain front-end applications using React and TypeScript
Build and scale back-end services and APIs using Python (FastAPI, Flask, or Django)
Collaborate closely with quants, product managers, and fellow engineers
Translate business requirements into technical solutions with high reliability and low latency
Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code
Participate in code reviews and technical design discussions
Troubleshoot and debug production issues as needed
Required Qualifications
7+ years of professional experience as a full-stack engineer
Strong expertise in React, with solid knowledge of state management and UI/UX best practices
Hands-on experience building robust back-end services in Python
Proficient in writing clean REST APIs and working with modern development tools
Excellent understanding of database technologies (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc.)
Familiar with Git, CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and cloud services (AWS, Google Cloud Platform, or Azure)
Strong communication and team collaboration skills
Must be local to Boston and available to work on-site
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in finance, trading, or quantitative environments
Exposure to financial instruments, data pipelines, or portfolio analytics
Experience with WebSockets, real-time data processing, or time-series databases