High-Performance Frontend Engineering Lead

London 2 months agoFull-time20 views External
909.7k - 1.1m / yr
Senior Lead Frontend Engineer Job Description "> We are seeking a seasoned frontend engineer to spearhead the development of high-performance trading platforms and internal web applications. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with traders, quantitative analysts, and backend engineers to build intuitive, scalable, and data-rich interfaces that support real-time decision-making and execution. Key Responsibilities: • Lead the architecture and development of frontend systems using React.js, Typescript, and GraphQL. • Build and optimize data-intensive UI components with AG Grid and other visualization libraries. • Collaborate with backend teams to integrate APIs and services built in Node.js and other server-side languages. • Ensure high performance, responsiveness, and reliability across all web applications. • Champion best practices in frontend engineering, including testing, CI/CD, and code quality. • Mentor junior developers and contribute to technical leadership across the engineering team. Requirements: • 7+ years of experience in frontend development, with at least 2 years in a senior or lead capacity. • Deep expertise in React.js, Typescript, and modern JavaScript frameworks. • Strong understanding of GraphQL, RESTful APIs, and backend integration patterns. • Experience with AG Grid or similar tools for handling large datasets in the UI. • Familiarity with backend technologies such as Node.js and a server-side language (e.g., Python, Java, or C#). • Background in financial services or other real-time, data-driven environments is highly desirable. Job Details: • Mid-Senior level position. • Full-time employment. • Information Technology role. • Investment Management industry. What We Offer: A dynamic work environment, opportunities for growth and development, and a chance to work on challenging projects.