Skills

Communication JavaScript TypeScript react

Job Specifications

React Frontend Engineer - Low Latency FX Platform - New York City (2 days per week onsite, downtown NY) - Contract 6 months (C2C No third party), starting October

Role Summary

An experienced React Engineer is required to contribute to the build of a low-latency FX trading platform. This role involves creating fast, responsive, and data-intensive UIs that power real-time trading and market information for front-office users. The ideal candidate will bring direct experience building electronic trading systems in FX or broader capital markets and will understand the challenges of working with low-latency architectures and high-frequency data streams.

Key Responsibilities

Develop high-performance React applications for front-office FX trading
Implement and optimise low-latency UI components for real-time data visualisation and trading workflows
Integrate with backend services supporting TCP/UDP communication and market data feeds
Partner with traders, analysts, and technology teams to deliver intuitive, production-ready solutions
Contribute to design discussions and help shape the future state of the platform

Skills & Experience

Expert-level React, JavaScript, and TypeScript development skills
Hands-on experience building UI for low-latency trading platforms (FX or other markets)
Deep understanding of TCP/UDP communication and real-time data processing
Strong background in capital markets, FX trading, or market data platforms
Ability to deliver robust, clean, and scalable code in a high-pressure front-office environment
Collaborative and proactive, comfortable working in globally distributed teams

About the Company

Welcome to develop. We are a leading contributor to the software engineering community and a disruptive recruitment business comprised of eight specialised brands: develop .NET, develop Java, develop Python, develop PHP, develop JavaScript, develop DevOps, develop Change, and develop Technology. At develop, we scale the software engineering teams that shape our world. Our commitment to quality is reflected in our three key USPs: 1. Specialised Knowledge: All our Consultants learn to code in the language they recruit fo... Know more