React Developer

React Developer - FX Derivatives & Risk

Bromley (3 days per week on-site)

12-month contract

Competitive day rate via umbrella

Are you a React Developer who thrives in fast-paced, high-performance environments? This is your chance to join a front-office technology team working on cutting-edge trading systems that power global markets.

You'll be part of a highly skilled FX Derivatives & Risk team, building and extending sophisticated front-end applications used by traders and risk managers. Expect a role that combines complex problem solving, UI performance optimisation, and exposure to financial products, all within a collaborative and innovative environment.

• Designing and developing high-performing React applications for FX Options and Risk.

• Optimising and scaling UI components to handle large volumes of real-time data.

• Collaborating closely with traders, quants, and other developers in an agile setup.

• Contributing to a platform that's critical to global trading operations.

• Strong programming skills in an OOP language (Java, Python, etc.).
• Solid hands-on experience with React, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
• Good understanding of algorithms, data structures, and design patterns.
• Experience with agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, XP) and CI/CD practices.
• Background in UI design, optimisation, scalability, and reliability.
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field.

• Experience with derivatives, FX, or trading environments.

• Previous work on real-time financial UI applications.

• Knowledge of risk or options products.

Why join? This isn't just another React contract - it's a chance to work on mission-critical systems used in global financial markets. You'll gain exposure to the fast-moving world of FX derivatives, sharpen your technical skills in a high-pressure environment, and collaborate with some of the best minds in the industry.

Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV to be considered please click the "apply" button.

Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly.

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