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Lead UI Engineer - FinTech - Hybrid in London (2 days a week) - up to £120,000 + Bonus - React.js/ TypeScript/ Next.js

Lead UI Engineer - FinTech - Hybrid in London (2 days a week) - up to £120,000 + Bonus - React.js/ TypeScript/ Next.js

Hybrid

London, United kingdom

£ 120,000 /year

Full Time

31-03-2025

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Job Specifications

I am supporting a leading global FinTech based in London with their search for a Lead UI Engineer.

You will lead from the front in a team of 2 Engineers (both Senior) and will be spearheading a number of UI/ Frontend projects across the business. You will primarily be building a single system for their frontend/ UI that will be used on all of the companies products (both internal & external). This will also integrate with AI and involve you collaborating with other Development teams across the business - As it stands they have around 100 Developers (20% of the global business).

You will lead their UI Team who have been tasked with building an internal design system + company site (as well as working with you on this project).

Its completely greenfield and will give you a chance to make key decisions and put your stamp on the direction of the project + all future stuff that comes your way (and there will be a lot!).

This is a long term project and will involve working alongside a product team + various other stakeholders (Platform/ Engineering). You will however be the Frontend/ UI expert and really take the reigns on this part of the project.

They are also looking for a passionate Engineer who can really drive the product and communicate/ liaise with various stakeholders in the company.

You will need to be a GREAT COMMUNICATOR and someone who can LEAD from the front & work alongside an array of other Engineers. They are looking for someone who is passionate about development as a whole and really excited about UI/ Frontend Development.

You will need to have an in depth understanding of:

React.js
TypeScript
Material UI 5 + Emotion Style Engine
HTML5
CSS:
NextJS
Frontend/ UI Architecture

What is also needed:

Lead experience
Good Communication skills
Stakeholder Management
Fintech/ Finance experience is a plus

They have an amazing office in Central London and would need you in the office twice a week.

This is a great chance to join a very successful and fast growing Financial Services Company who have been growing & going from strength to strength over the last few years.

They offer a fantastic benefits package and a clear career path within a very stable company

£120k + Discretionary Bonus around 10% - Package circa £132k

About the Company

When it comes to technology talent, Opus Recruitment Solutions are the specialists. We provide the skills needed most to markets at the forefront of change, evolving with the ever-changing needs of our clients to propel their people strategy and build world-class teams to power the future. With a global reach, diverse networks and an established market reputation, we are the partner of choice for organisations looking for flexible and trusted technology talent solutions to achieve long-term success. Our clients work acros... Know more