React Developer – FX eTrading | Global Investment Bank
We are currently hiring an experienced React Developer to join the FX eTrading technology team within the front office of a global investment bank. This role is part of a major, multi-year transformation program aimed at modernising and scaling a high-performance trading platform.
You will be working on a greenfield initiative with significant visibility, contributing to the design and build of next-generation front-end systems for the bank’s electronic FX trading business. This is a unique opportunity to collaborate with some of the most talented technologists in the industry and tackle complex engineering challenges at scale.
Key Responsibilities
- Contribute to the design and development of high-performance, low-latency front-end trading systems using React.
- Build real-time market data visualisation tools and trading dashboards.
- Work closely with traders, quants, and back-end engineers to deliver robust and scalable UI solutions.
- Participate in architecture discussions and contribute to performance tuning and optimisation.
Required Skills & Experience
- Strong proficiency in React.js and modern JavaScript (ES6+)
- Deep experience building eTrading front-end applications in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of low-latency design principles and performance optimisation
- Experience with real-time data streaming technologies (WebSockets, FIX, TCP)
- Familiarity with OpenFin or other containerized front-end frameworks
- Proven ability to build responsive, high-performance UIs for trading environments
- Understanding of FX and FX Options markets (other asset classes also considered)
- Excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for tackling complex technical challenges
- Comfortable working in high-pressure, front-office trading environments
- Highly motivated with a proactive, positive approach
This is an exceptional opportunity to take part in a high-impact, cutting-edge trading technology program, within a globally respected financial institution.
Please submit your CV immediately in order to be considered for this role.