Frontend Lead Developer

Job Description

Paxful is the world’s largest people-powered marketplace, connecting over 14 million users across 140+ countries to move, save, and store money - even without a bank account. Founded in 2015 and based in the United States, Paxful offers safe, fast, and reliable access to the global economy through cryptocurrencies bought and sold on a borderless peer-to-peer payment network. With over 500 payment methods for accessing Bitcoin, USDT, and other popular digital and local currencies, Paxful is building a financial system allowing all users to participate in the digital economy.

The Lead Mobile Developer is responsible for driving the design, development, and delivery of Paxful’s mobile applications on iOS and Android platforms. This role requires a hands-on leader with strong technical expertise, a passion for mobile development, and a proven ability to manage and mentor a high-performing team. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams, including product, backend, and QA, to ensure Paxful’s mobile apps deliver seamless and innovative user experiences while maintaining scalability, security, and performance.

The Frontend Lead Developer is responsible for leading the design and development of user-facing applications that support Paxful’s global P2P marketplace. This role requires deep expertise in frontend technologies, experience managing small but high-performing teams, and a hands-on approach to development. You’ll work closely with product managers, backend developers, mobile teams, and blockchain engineers to deliver high-quality, scalable, and secure web solutions.

What will you do:

• Lead the development of web-based applications using React, Typescript, and related technologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and deliver new features aligned with the product roadmap.
• Implement best practices for frontend development, including code reviews, testing, and performance optimization.
• Mentor and guide team members, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.
• Ensure seamless integration with backend APIs and other services, maintaining high standards for user experience.
• Manage technical debt while prioritizing scalable architecture and maintainable code.
• Build and maintain reusable components, libraries, and patterns to accelerate development across teams.
• Debug and resolve complex technical issues, ensuring the stability and performance of Paxful’s platform.
• Collaborate with QA and DevOps teams to streamline CI/CD pipelines and improve testing coverage.
• Work with UX/UI designers to deliver pixel-perfect interfaces that meet design requirements.

Who you are:

• A hands-on leader who thrives in fast-paced environments.
• An advocate for clean code, modular design, and performance optimization.
• A collaborative communicator who enjoys solving complex challenges with cross-functional teams.
• Passionate about cryptocurrency, fintech, and the power of peer-to-peer technology.

Requirements

What we are looking for:

• 5+ years of frontend development experience, including team leadership.
• Proven experience with React, Typescript, JavaScript ES6+, and state management libraries (e.g., Redux, MobX).
• Experience with integration and development of RESTful APIs.
• Expertise in optimizing frontend performance and debugging complex web applications.
• Experience with Git and CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of deployment strategies and tools like GitLab CI.
• Familiarity with modern testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, Cypress).
• A solid understanding of testing strategies for frontend code.

Recommended Skills:

• Experience with mobile-friendly web development and responsive design.
• Knowledge of Web3.js or similar libraries for blockchain integration.
• Familiarity with analytics and user behavior tracking tools.
• Experience working in fintech or cryptocurrency platforms.

Benefits

We encourage a remote-first approach for geographically distributed teams, being open to skilled professionals from around the world. Beyond that, we are committed to transparency, openness, and supporting each other to build great things together.

You can expect:

• Competitive salary
• Fully remote work environment
• Flexible working hours with a 4-hour overlap in Eastern Time (EST)
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies on impactful projects
• Collaborative, innovative, and supportive work culture
• Opportunity to mentor and lead a team of talented engineers
• Professional growth and development opportunities

Notes

We are a fully remotely distributed team. However, we are currently unable to provide visa sponsorship for employment.

Due to legal restrictions, we are unable to hire individuals residing in countries currently under international sanctions.

Upon submitting your application, you consent to receive future communications. The communication will depend on the alignment of your qualifications with this position. Only eligible candidates will receive correspondence.

Interested in Paxful but don't think this role is the best fit for you? View our other positions: https://paxful-crypto.workable.com

Base compensation is dependent on the candidate's residence.

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To recruitment agencies and outsourcing entities: Paxful maintains a strict policy of not accepting third-party applications from recruitment agencies or individual recruiters. Furthermore, any collaboration with outsourcing partners remains outside of our strategic planning.