Senior UI Developer

Senior UI Developer - React - FX e-trading

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

  • Design and build internal and external trading toolkits used by Sales and Trading

  • Partner closely with FX Traders, Sales, and Quant/Tech teams to define requirements and deliver solutions

  • Deliver high-performance, responsive UIs suitable for latency-sensitive trading environments

  • Collaborate with global development teams across London and Asia

  • Contribute proactively to product evolution and platform scalability

Essential Experience
  • Strong hands-on experience with HTML5, CSS3, TypeScript

  • Expertise in modern UI frameworks such as React or Vue.js

  • Proven experience building institutional trading tools within financial markets

  • FX trading systems experience highly advantageous

  • Experience with testing frameworks (Jest, Cypress, etc.) and CI/CD pipelines

  • Strong focus on performance optimisation and UI responsiveness

  • Confident working directly with front-office stakeholders

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline

Desirable
  • Backend experience in Java or C#

  • Experience working in electronic FX, market making, or algo trading

  • Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools while maintaining engineering standards

  • Strong attention to detail and product mindset

Why Apply?
  • Front-office role with direct exposure to FX trading desks

  • High-visibility position within a strategic growth area

  • Opportunity to shape UI strategy for a global electronic FX platform

  • Collaborative, international team with strong engineering standards

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

Job Details

Company
McGregor Boyall
Location
London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
£120,000 - £150,000 per annum
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