Front Office React Developer

Adecco; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking a Front Office React Developer to build and extend the FX Options and Risk frontend application suite. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in web technologies, particularly HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and React. A solid analytical degree is essential, along with the ability to work well in high-pressure environments. This role offers a full-time contract position.

Qualifications

• Very good knowledge and experience in Web Technologies, tools and frameworks.
• Experience in UI design, optimisation, scalability and reliability.
• Must possess a solid degree in relevant analytical fields.
• Candidate must be a strong team player with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and extend FX Options and Risk frontend application suite.

Skills

Web Technologies

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

React

Agile Development

UI Design

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Physics, Engineering, Mathematics

Job description

Overview

Front Office React Developer is required by a Global Investment Bank. Front Office React Developer role within the Foreign Exchange Derivatives and Risk team to build and extend FX Options and Risk frontend application suite.

Responsibilities

• Build and extend FX Options and Risk frontend application suite within the Foreign Exchange Derivatives and Risk team.

Essential Skills

• Very good knowledge and experience in Web Technologies, tools and frameworks, HTML, CSS, JavaScript and React.
• Knowledge or experience of agile development (e.g. XP, SCRUM, Kanban) and continuing integration.
• Experience in UI design, optimisation, scalability and reliability.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills in a high-pressure environment.
• Must possess a solid degree in Computer Science, Physics, Engineering, Mathematics or relevant analytical degree.
• Strong understanding of algorithms, data structures and design patterns including why and where to use them.
• Candidate must be a strong team player with excellent communication skills.
• Solid knowledge of contemporary development processes, build environments and testing tools.

Nice to have

• Derivative/Options product knowledge, preferably within FX.
• Experience in developing UI applications for finance, preferably within FX.
• Front Office experience, preferably in a FX or other Fixed Income or Derivatives Trading environments.

Job Info

• Job Title: Front Office React Developer
• Company:
• Location:
• Posted: Sep 11th 2025
• Closes: Oct 12th 2025
• Sector: IT
• Contract: Contract
• Hours: Full Time