Senior Frontend Engineer (React/TypeScript)

TL;DR

Senior Frontend Engineer (React/TypeScript): Building and optimizing frontend applications for a private markets platform with an accent on UI architecture, Design Systems, and developer experience. Focus on migrating to modern React, ensuring scalability, and contributing to product discovery.

Location: Remote (Portugal)

Company

hirify.global is an investment tech startup building the backbone of private markets with an integrated system combining secure data infrastructure, AI-powered workflows, and expert fund services.

What you will do

• Build robust, scalable, and well-tested frontend applications using modern frameworks and our in-house Design System.
• Collaborate with PMs, Designers, and QAs to ship high-quality features quickly.
• Lead technical decisions in our ongoing migration from Svelte to modern React.
• Improve developer experience (DX) through tooling, testing infrastructure, and documentation.
• Actively shape product solutions by participating in discovery and design critiques.
• Take ownership of the frontend domain, influence platform-wide decisions, and evolve the Design System.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience building frontend applications with demonstrated platform engineering expertise.
• Fluent in TypeScript.
• Deep expertise in React (v19).
• Experience building or maintaining custom Design Systems and component libraries.
• Familiarity with the testing pyramid and testing tools (Vitest, Playwright, or equivalents).
• Understand UI/UX principles and care about building elegant, accessible, and usable interfaces.
• Experience in a startup or scaleup environment.

Nice to have

• Previous exposure to fintech or highly regulated domains.
• Experience with form libraries (e.g., React Hook Form) and form validation tools (e.g., zod).
• Svelte/SvelteKit experience.
• Experience working in monorepo architectures.
• Familiarity with TanStack ecosystem.
• Worked with data visualisation.

Culture & Benefits

• Become one of the key builders of our platform and shape our frontend culture.
• Work with a highly collaborative Platform Team that values design, developer experience, and pragmatic delivery.
• Remote work with quarterly meetings with the team.
• Flexible hours, and 28 vacation days per year.
• Competitive compensation package including equity.
• A modern tech and work setup with all the tools you need.

Hiring process

• First interview with Talent Team (30 min).
• Hiring Manager Interview (60 min) covering product-focused culture and values.
• Technical Interview (60 min) focusing on collaborative problem-solving.
• Final Round: Meet our VP of Engineering (45 min).
• Optional Meet-and-Greet (30 min) with future Platform Team members.