Benzinga is hiringFrontend Developer (API Integration)

Job Title: Frontend Developer - Data Licensing (React, Next.js, TypeScript, API Integration)

Location: Remote

Company: Benzinga

About Benzinga

Benzinga.com is a leading financial media company that delivers real-time market news, actionable trading ideas, and cutting-edge data products. We empower investors with deep insights and innovative tools that help them navigate financial markets efficiently.

We are looking for a Frontend Developer to join our engineering team and help build interactive financial tools, data visualizations, and internal applications. This role is focused on integrating APIs into dynamic React-based interfaces and ensuring seamless, high-performance user experiences.

Role Overview

As a Frontend Developer, you will develop responsive, data-driven web applications using React, Next.js, and TypeScript. Your primary focus will be on building and maintaining Newsdesk internal tools for our editorial and data team and enhancing data visualizations on Benzinga.com.

This role requires expertise in API integration, frontend architecture, and component reusability to ensure scalable and maintainable codebases.

Key Responsibilities

1. Frontend Development

   • Build and maintain scalable and reusable React components using Next.js and TypeScript.

   • Implement dynamic tables, dashboards, and data-driven UI elements.

   • Optimize frontend performance for speed and scalability.

2. API Integration & Data Handling

   • Fetch and display real-time financial data using REST APIs.

   • Implement efficient data caching and state management solutions (React Query, SWR, Redux, etc.).

   • Work with Benzinga APIs (Earnings API, Logo API, and other financial datasets) to create compelling user experiences.

3. UI/UX & Data Visualization

   • Develop interactive charts, graphs, and financial widgets.

   • Ensure UI consistency and responsiveness across different devices.

   • Collaborate with designers to create intuitive interfaces.

4. Best Practices & Collaboration

   • Write clean, modular, and maintainable code with proper documentation.

   • Follow agile development processes, participate in code reviews, and collaborate with backend engineers.

   • Use CI/CD pipelines for smooth deployments.

Technical Requirements

• Proficiency in: React, Next.js, TypeScript

• Strong API integration experience: RESTful APIs, Fetch/Axios

• State Management: React Query, SWR, Redux (or similar)

• Styling: CSS, SCSS, Tailwind, Styled Components

• Testing: Jest, React Testing Library (or similar)

• Version Control & Deployment: Git, GitHub/GitLab, CI/CD workflows

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience with data visualization libraries (e.g., ChartIQ, Chart.js, D3.js)

• Familiarity with WebSockets for real-time data streaming

• Basic understanding of financial markets and fintech

• Exposure to backend concepts (GraphQL, Golang)

Why Join Benzinga?

• Work on high-impact projects used by investors worldwide.

• Collaborate with a talented team in a fast-paced fintech environment.

• Opportunity to innovate with cutting-edge technologies.

• Competitive salary and benefits.