Frontend Desktop Developer

Luxoft; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global tech company is seeking a skilled software developer to focus on desktop applications using OpenFin. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of experience, strong proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript, and a solid understanding of desktop application architecture. You'll work collaboratively with global teams to ensure the highest standards of security and performance.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of commercial software development experience.
• Strong experience with desktop applications using OpenFin.
• Hands-on experience with APIs and native integrations.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain desktop applications using OpenFin.
• Integrate applications with the Neo platform, focusing on authentication.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure high-quality coding practices.

Skills

Desktop application development

JavaScript

TypeScript

Windows systems

Design patterns

OpenFin

Tools

CI/CD tools

React

Job description

Project description

You’ll be working in the Neo Access POD team, based in Poland. We look after the login and entitlements experience for "Neo", a globally distributed platform with 2m+ users. Authentication standards and technology are constantly shifting and we need to stay up-to-date with the latest trends. We strive to provide our clients with the highest standards of security and reliability. The Neo team has around 100 people, spread globally.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain desktop applications using OpenFin and Electron on Windows
• Integrate applications with the global Neo platform, focusing on authentication and entitlements
• Implement solutions aligned with the latest security and authentication standards
• Collaborate with globally distributed teams on architecture and new features
• Conduct code reviews and ensure high-quality coding practices
• Monitor and troubleshoot issues related to performance, stability, and security of desktop applications

Skills

Must have

• Strong experience building desktop applications with OpenFin (Electron nice to have)
• Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript
• Solid understanding of design patterns and desktop application architecture
• Hands‑on experience with Windows systems and native integrations (APIs, installers, auto‑updates)
• Minimum 5‑7 years of commercial software development experience

Nice to have

• Knowledge of authentication protocols such as OAuth2, SAML, OpenID Connect
• Experience working in Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban)
• Experience with React
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps)
• Understanding of distributed systems and backend service integration
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (Splunk, ELK, etc.)
• Previous exposure to enterprise‑scale environments, preferably in financial services
• Knowledge of modern authentication standards such as FIDO2 or WebAuthn
• Experience working in global, cross‑functional teams