UI Lead

Title: UI Lead
Location: Bromley, UK

Job Type: Hybrid 3/Day WFO

Job Description:

* We are seeking a highly skilled UI Developer to spearhead the development of the Single Dealer Platform within our Electronic Fixed Income & Currencies business. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in React, RxJS, and modern UI frameworks, combined with strong leadership and architectural skills to deliver high-performance, scalable, and intuitive trading interfaces.

Key Responsibilities:

* Lead UI Development: Own the design and implementation of the front-end architecture for the SDP.

* Collaborate with Stakeholders: Work closely with product managers, UX designers, and backend teams to deliver seamless user experiences.

* Technical Leadership: Mentor and guide a team of UI engineers, ensuring best practices in coding, testing, and performance optimization.

* Integration: Ensure smooth integration with Java-based backend services and real-time data streams.

* Performance & Scalability: Optimize UI for low-latency, high-frequency trading environments.

* Innovation: Stay ahead of emerging technologies and propose improvements to enhance platform capabilities.

Required Skills & Experience:

Core Expertise:

* Strong proficiency in React (Hooks, Context API, Redux or similar state management).

* Advanced knowledge of RxJS for reactive programming and event-driven architectures.

UI Technologies:

* HTML5, CSS3, TypeScript, Vite, OpenFin etc.

* Experience with real-time data visualization and WebSockets.

Architecture & Design:

* Micro-frontend architecture, modular design principles.

Testing & Quality:

* Vitest , Playwright, Storybook or similar testing frameworks.

Financial Domain Knowledge:

* Understanding of Fixed Income, FX, and electronic trading workflows is highly desirable.

Soft Skills:

* Strong leadership and communication skills.

* Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment.

* Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail