Job Specifications
Overview
One of our key client (leading Financial Services firm) is seeking a C#/WPF GUI Developer to design, build, and enhance front‑end applications used across high‑performance desks. You will work closely with different key stake holders to deliver intuitive, robust, and high‑availability desktop applications. This is a high‑impact role in a fast‑paced, technically demanding environment.
Role description:
Design and develop rich, responsive, and high‑performance WPF user interfaces for trading and risk applications.
Implement clean, testable, and modular components using C#, .NET, MVVM, and modern UI patterns.
Collaborate with traders and stakeholders to translate workflows and UI/UX requirements into production‑ready software.
Optimize UI performance for low‑latency, multi‑threaded environments common in trading systems.
Integrate front‑end components with real‑time data services, APIs, and message buses (e.g., Solace, Kafka, proprietary feeds).
Troubleshoot, debug, and enhance existing WPF applications, ensuring stability and reliability in production.
Contribute to architectural discussions and UI framework decisions for next‑generation trading tools.
Work within Agile development cycles, participating in code reviews and continuous integration workflows.
Required Skills & Experience
3+ years of experience developing desktop applications in C# and WPF.
Strong knowledge of XAML, MVVM frameworks, control templates, styles, and custom user controls.
Experience building applications that handle large data sets, real‑time updates, or financial workflows.
Solid understanding of multi‑threading, async programming, and performance optimization
Proficiency with Visual Studio, Git, and typical .NET development toolchains.
Strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail, with the discipline to write clean, maintainable code.
Excellent communication skills and comfort engaging directly with end‑users .
About the Company
From Investment Banking, Risk Management, Quantitative Trading, and Insurance, to Investment Management, Sales & Trading, Technology, and Wealth Management, Selby Jennings supports the world's largest financial institutions to revolutionary fintech start-ups with all their hiring needs as a leading Financial Sciences and Services talent partner.
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