Senior UI Developer
A leading global investment bank is expanding its Electronic FX franchise and is seeking an Electronic FX UI Specialist to join a high-performing front-office technology team.
This role sits within a strategic e-trading function responsible for the front-end experience of electronic FX market-making, pricing, and algorithmic trading platforms. You'll work closely with FX Trading and Sales, shaping UI strategy for both internal and client-facing toolkits operating in ultra-low latency environments.
This is an excellent opportunity for a UI specialist with deep institutional trading experience who thrives in fast-paced, front-office environments and wants direct influence on a growing FX franchise.
Key Responsibilities-
Own and develop the front-end UI strategy for electronic FX trading and market-making platforms
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Design and build internal and external trading toolkits used by Sales and Trading
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Partner closely with FX Traders, Sales, and Quant/Tech teams to define requirements and deliver solutions
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Deliver high-performance, responsive UIs suitable for latency-sensitive trading environments
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Collaborate with global development teams across London and Asia
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Contribute proactively to product evolution and platform scalability
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Strong hands-on experience with HTML5, CSS3, TypeScript
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Expertise in modern UI frameworks such as React or Vue.js
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Proven experience building institutional trading tools within financial markets
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FX trading systems experience highly advantageous
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Experience with testing frameworks (Jest, Cypress, etc.) and CI/CD pipelines
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Strong focus on performance optimisation and UI responsiveness
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Confident working directly with front-office stakeholders
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Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline
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Backend experience in Java or C#
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Experience working in electronic FX, market making, or algo trading
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Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools while maintaining engineering standards
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Strong attention to detail and product mindset
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Front-office role with direct exposure to FX trading desks
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High-visibility position within a strategic growth area
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Opportunity to shape UI strategy for a global electronic FX platform
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Collaborative, international team with strong engineering standards
McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.