Title: UI Lead
Location: Bromley, UK
Job Type: Hybrid 3/Day WFO
Job Description:
* We are seeking a highly skilled UI Developer to spearhead the development of the Single Dealer Platform within our Electronic Fixed Income & Currencies business. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in React, RxJS, and modern UI frameworks, combined with strong leadership and architectural skills to deliver high-performance, scalable, and intuitive trading interfaces.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead UI Development: Own the design and implementation of the front-end architecture for the SDP.
* Collaborate with Stakeholders: Work closely with product managers, UX designers, and backend teams to deliver seamless user experiences.
* Technical Leadership: Mentor and guide a team of UI engineers, ensuring best practices in coding, testing, and performance optimization.
* Integration: Ensure smooth integration with Java-based backend services and real-time data streams.
* Performance & Scalability: Optimize UI for low-latency, high-frequency trading environments.
* Innovation: Stay ahead of emerging technologies and propose improvements to enhance platform capabilities.
Required Skills & Experience:
Core Expertise:
* Strong proficiency in React (Hooks, Context API, Redux or similar state management).
* Advanced knowledge of RxJS for reactive programming and event-driven architectures.
UI Technologies:
* HTML5, CSS3, TypeScript, Vite, OpenFin etc.
* Experience with real-time data visualization and WebSockets.
Architecture & Design:
* Micro-frontend architecture, modular design principles.
Testing & Quality:
* Vitest, Playwright, Storybook or similar testing frameworks.
Financial Domain Knowledge:
* Understanding of Fixed Income, FX, and electronic trading workflows is highly desirable.
Soft Skills:
* Strong leadership and communication skills.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment.
* Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail