React Developer (Contract) - Capital Markets / Trading applications

GFT Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a highly skilled React Front-End Developer to join their Platform team. This role involves building high-performance UIs for trade capture and risk visualization in the capital markets sector. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in React and TypeScript, ensuring optimal performance and accessibility in the applications. The position offers a hybrid work model based in Downtown Toronto or Mississauga.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6+ years of front-end development experience.
• Deep expertise in React.js and front-end best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop responsive user interfaces using React, TypeScript, and Redux.
• Collaborate with UX designers and back-end engineers.

Skills

React

TypeScript

Problem Solving

Agile methodologies

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Jest

Cypress

Job description

Contract Opportunity Available - No Visa Sponsorship options for this role. Hybrid Work: 2-3 days work from client office in Downtown Toronto OR Mississauga.

We are seeking a highly skilled React Front-End Developer to join the Platform team supporting the client's Asset-Backed Securities business. You will build high-performance, intuitive UIs that power trade capture, risk visualization, and lifecycle management for securitized products.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop responsive user interfaces using React, TypeScript, and Redux for trading and risk applications.
• Collaborate with UX designers and back-end engineers to deliver cohesive workflows.
• Integrate with APIs for trade, pricing, and lifecycle data.
• Maintain shared components and contribute to UI architecture decisions.
• Ensure accessibility, performance optimization, and production readiness.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Strong knowledge of capital markets and equities trading processes.
• Minimum of 6+ years of front-end development experience.
• Deep expertise in React.js, TypeScript, and front-end best practices.
• Experience working in fixed income or structured products environments preferred.
• Familiarity with Jest, Cypress, or other testing frameworks.
• Solid understanding of Agile methodologies and CI/CD processes.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks, set goals, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of articulating complex technical concepts in a multicultural team environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).