Lead Software Engineer - React & Typescript

The chosen candidate will play a crucial role in developing the strategic in-house multi-asset trading platform, integrating with various liquidity providers and market makers. Your responsibilities will involve shaping the electronic interactions of the trading desk to access liquidity and pricing in the market. Operating within a microservices trading environment, you will integrate with front-office and back-office systems to manage risk and settlement of all trades conducted by the trading desk. Your primary task will be to construct a resilient, high-capacity UI platform that supports the firm's business and regulatory objectives, capturing data from investment idea through trading and settlement. This position provides exposure to a modern technology stack that includes NextJS, TypeScript, React, and more. As we continuously develop new tools to support business growth, we seek candidates who are proactive in suggesting new technologies and methodologies. The products are predominantly built using Next.js / React.js, TypeScript, react-query, NX monorepo, Vitest / Storybook / Visual Regression Testing, and real-time view server comms via WebSockets. Your main responsibilities will include designing and building the next-generation Trading UI platform, collaborating with technologists, traders, and quants to deliver business solutions, staying updated on the latest web UI libraries and open-source tools, taking ownership of projects from inception to completion with a focus on delivering high-quality, scalable solutions, and managing the full Software Delivery Lifecycle, including coding, testing, deployment, and support in a DevOps environment. To excel in this role, you should possess strong technical skills in TypeScript and React, excellent problem-solving abilities, the capacity to work both independently and collaboratively, a quick learning ability to adapt to new technologies and business requirements, and proficiency in Java programming. Outstanding verbal and written communication skills are essential. A numerate degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or Mathematics is preferred. Experience in financial services, particularly in a front-office environment, would be advantageous.,