Frontend Software Engineer
Frontend Software Engineer - React - JavaScript - TypeScript - GraphQL - London - x2 days in the offer per week - City of London location. Miller Maxwell is hiring on behalf of a fast‑growing, technology‑driven proprietary trading firm based in central London. This specialist firm trades exclusively with its own capital, leveraging real‑time data and advanced engineering to execute high‑frequency strategies across global markets.
As the business expands its engineering team, they are seeking a Frontend Software Engineer to work on high‑impact internal applications within a collaborative, flat‑structured environment where technology sits at the heart of operations.
What the Frontend Software Engineer will be working on:
Although this is primarily a frontend role, you will interact with full‑stack systems and real‑time data:
- ✨ Designing and developing frontend applications using React and TypeScript
- ⚡ Building performant UI components to support real‑time trading and analytics
- 🔌 Integrating with GraphQL APIs used across trading and operational tools
- 🤝 Working closely with traders, quantitative researchers, and product teams
- 🧪 Contributing to testing practices and CI/CD improvements
- 🧠 Taking part in code reviews, technical discussions, and continual improvement initiatives
What the client is looking for from a Frontend Software Engineer
- 🎓 Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or another STEM discipline
- 💼 5+ years of commercial experience in frontend software development
- 🧰 Strong professional experience with React and TypeScript
- 🔍 Exposure to GraphQL is desirable but not essential
- 🧪 Familiarity with testing frameworks and modern CI/CD pipelines
- 💬 Clear communicator with a collaborative, team‑focused approach
The client is offering the opportunity for the successful Frontend Software Engineer to work on high-performance systems, as part of a highly skilled team. Benefits included: Highly competitive bonus, life insurance, health insurance, private medical cover, gym membership, 25 days holiday.