- Client: Global Investment Banking Industry
- Contract duration: 6 months (possibility to extend)
- Location: London, UK
- Hybrid Working Model
- £750 GBP PAYE
The Key Responsibilities
As a senior developer, you'll be driving our platform forwards and delivering quality solutions to business-critical customer requirements. Based in London, you will collaborate in a dynamic global team with fellow technologists, business analysts, project managers and business stakeholders across multiple locations.
Key Attributes
An excellent JavaScript (TypeScript) developer with good software design principles and the ability to write robust code and accompanying test suites
Familiarity with React, npm/yarn and webpack
Ability to write efficient, clear code and be able to articulate what has been implemented and why
Self-starter who can drive/facilitate requirements and development effort
Take ownership and responsibility for the full development life cycle
Experience working in an agile development environment
A team player, capable of engaging with other teams
Experience in the end-to-end design, development and support of financial markets systems
Experience with Real Time (event-driven) architectures
Being a full-stack web developer is a plus
Provide second line support
Domain knowledge in e-trading and FX is a plus
Technical skills:
8+ years hands on development with investment banking IT experience
Core JavaScript (essential), TypeScript,
React, npm/yarn and webpack
Strong CSS
Familiarity with Rx a plus
Single page modular application development
Understanding of Real Time (event-driven) application development
Ability to develop latency sensitive systems
Experience with git and Atlassian toolset
Familiarity with Java is a plus
Functional skills:
Financial Market domain knowledge
Investment banking is a strong plus
Derivatives business is a plus
e-trading technology experience is a plus
Soft skills:
Fluent in English (speaking and writing)
Strong ownership and ability to deal with ambiguity
Outstanding problem-solving skills
Proactive, self-starter, autonomous
Good team spirit