Senior Frontend Engineer (React)

TL;DR

Senior Frontend Engineer (React): Building robust, scalable frontend applications for a private markets platform, with an accent on architecture, Design Systems, and React migration. Focus on shaping product solutions, improving developer experience, and guiding architectural decisions within the Platform Team.

Location: Hybrid, Berlin

Company

hirify.global is an investment tech startup founded in Berlin in 2021, 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 the in-house Design System.
• Collaborate with PMs, Designers, and QAs in the Platform Team to ship high-quality features quickly.
• Lead technical decisions in the ongoing migration from Svelte to modern React.
• Improve developer experience through tooling, testing infrastructure, and documentation.
• Actively shape product solutions by participating in discovery, feedback rounds, and design critiques.
• Mentor and support other engineers, taking ownership of the frontend domain and influencing platform-wide decisions.

Requirements

• Have 5+ years of experience building frontend applications with demonstrated platform engineering expertise.
• Be fluent in TypeScript.
• Have deep expertise in React (v19).
• Have experience building or maintaining custom Design Systems and component libraries.
• Be familiar with the testing pyramid and testing tools (Vitest, Playwright, or equivalents).
• Understand UI/UX principles and care about building elegant, accessible, and usable interfaces.
• Have 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 or with the TanStack ecosystem.
• Worked with data visualisation (e.g., tables, charts).

Culture & Benefits

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

Hiring process

• First interview with the Talent Team (30 min).
• Hiring Manager Interview (60 min) covering product-focused culture and values.
• Technical Interview (60 min) with two engineers focusing on collaborative problem-solving.
• Final Round: Meet the VP of Engineering (45 min) to learn about ways of working, vision, and team culture.
• Optional Meet-and-Greet (30 min) to meet future Platform Team members.