Job Specifications
Contract - Senior JavaScript Developer (React/TypeScript) – Front Office Trading Platform
Location: London - 1-2 Days Per Week (Can be flexible)
Duration: 2 Years
Industry: Global Investment Bank
Daily Rate: £750 p/d Base Pay - £880 p/d PAYE
Overview:
Join a high-performing engineering team building a modern, real-time front-office trading platform for a global financial institution. This role focuses on delivering performant, modular, and scalable UI applications used in pricing and execution workflows.
Key Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and maintain complex SPAs using React and TypeScript.
Build real-time, event-driven UIs integrating with pricing and trading systems.
Own full software lifecycle: design, implementation, testing, deployment, and L2 support.
Collaborate with global teams (quants, product, backend, QA) in an Agile setup.
Contribute to architectural decisions, platform evolution, and best practices.
Tech Stack:
Core: JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, React, Redux, Webpack, CSS/SASS
Architecture: Modular SPA, Micro-Frontends, Event-Driven UIs
Protocols: REST, WebSocket
Tooling: Git, Jira, Confluence, CI/CD (Jenkins, Docker)
Bonus: RxJS, Java/Spring Boot, Kafka, Cassandra
You Have:
Strong knowledge of UI performance, design patterns, and testing.
Experience in low-latency or real-time systems.
Exposure to financial markets, trading platforms, or derivatives (preferred).
Strong communication, autonomy, and ownership mindset.
Bonus Points For:
Full-stack experience (Java backend)
Exposure to pricing engines, order management, or e-trading systems
Background in financial services or capital markets tech
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive recruitment process. We actively seek talented individuals from all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.
About the Company
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