Software Engineer (Frontend/React) | Global Financial Services

Location London
Discipline: Software Design and Application Development, Front-End & User Interface Development
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £up to 100,000 per annum

An amazing opportunity for a Software Engineer (Frontend / React) is available at a global financial services company situated in Central London. This position will join their Platform Team on a permanent basis and will be instrumental in crafting and delivering exceptional customer and developer experiences for their financial services platform.

Key Responsibilities

  • Partner closely with product designers to bring new features to life through design and rapid prototyping.

  • Take the initiative to address ambiguities and make decisions when product and UX timelines are behind.

  • Play a crucial role in shaping the user experience for innovative venture.

  • Participate in the entire user experience design process, from wireframes and mockups to implementation and launch.

  • Quickly create prototypes for new user interactions and iterate based on peer feedback.

  • Help define and maintain visual guidelines to ensure a cohesive look and feel across the application.

  • Work with designers and business stakeholders to tackle challenging problems and implement elegant solutions.

Skills and Experience

  • Significant hands-on experience in software engineering concepts

  • Familiarity with Front-End Technologies: React, Node.js, TypeScript

  • Familiarity with Version Control: GitHub, GitHub Actions

  • Understanding of software development processes, commitment to code quality, and proficiency in testing techniques.

  • Proven experience working on software projects that involve design and backend components.

  • Capable of contributing effectively as part of a cohesive team in a high-energy setting.

  • Excellent communication and organisational abilities to navigate a fast-paced team environment.