React JS Developer

Job Description: React JS Developer (Banking/FinTech)
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Experience: 4–6 Years
Industry: Banking / FinTech / Digital Payments

About the Role
We are looking for an experienced React JS Developer to join our Banking/FinTech technology team in Riyadh. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in modern React development, hands-on experience with CI/CD and Docker, and a proven background in banking, fintech, or digital payments. You will be involved in building scalable, secure, and high-performance applications in a regulated, high-availability environment while contributing to greenfield initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

– Design, develop, and maintain modern web applications using React JS and TypeScript.
– Build reusable, scalable, and maintainable UI components using React Hooks, Context API, Redux/Zustand, and modern React best practices.
– Optimize application performance using lazy loading, code splitting, and performance tuning techniques.
– Integrate frontend applications with REST APIs, WebSockets, and backend services.
– Write unit and integration tests using Jest and React Testing Library.
– Build, manage, and optimize Docker images and containers for production deployments.
– Configure and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI.
– Work with Nginx or Apache for basic web server configuration and reverse proxy setup.
– Collaborate with backend, DevOps, QA, and business teams in an Agile environment.
– Develop applications that meet banking security, compliance, and high-availability requirements.
– Participate in architecture discussions and contribute to greenfield product development.

Required Skills & Experience
Mandatory

– 4–6 years of hands-on experience in React JS development.
– Strong expertise in:
– React JS (Hooks, Context API, Redux/Zustand)
– Lazy Loading and Code Splitting
– JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript
– HTML5, CSS3
– Experience integrating REST APIs using Axios and Fetch.
– Experience with WebSockets.
– Hands-on experience with Jest and React Testing Library.
– Strong Docker experience, including production image creation and container management.
– Experience configuring and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI.
– Basic administration/configuration of Nginx or Apache, including reverse proxy setup.
– Working knowledge of AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
– Experience working with SQL databases such as MS SQL Server, Oracle, or PostgreSQL.
– Mandatory experience in Banking, FinTech, or Digital Payments.
– Experience working on Greenfield application development projects.
– Experience developing applications in highly available, secure, and regulated environments.
Preferred Qualifications

– Ability to read, understand, and debug Java Spring Boot applications.
– Understanding of Microservices architecture and Backend-for-Frontend (BFF) patterns.
– Experience with IBM MQ or similar messaging platforms.
– Knowledge of Micro Frontend architecture (Module Federation or Single-SPA).
– Experience with Kubernetes or Docker Compose.
– Working knowledge of Redis or MongoDB.
– Experience integrating with Temenos T24/Core Banking systems (strong advantage).
Nice to Have

– Knowledge of SAMA regulations or PCI-DSS compliance.
– Experience with Kony Visualizer or React Native.
– Arabic language proficiency.
What We’re Looking For

– Strong Banking/FinTech domain expertise.
– Hands-on experience setting up and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
– Proven production experience with Docker.
– Experience delivering Greenfield applications.
– Temenos T24 integration experience is a significant advantage.
– Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a collaborative Agile environment.