Frontend Developer

JR United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading FinTech company as a Frontend Developer in Newcastle, where you'll have the chance to work in a fast-paced environment. This role offers real ownership over projects, allowing you to leverage your skills in React and TypeScript while collaborating with diverse teams. You'll be at the forefront of innovation, improving user-facing applications and driving excellence. If you're passionate about UX and eager to solve complex problems, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact in the financial technology landscape.

Qualifications

• Strong programming skills in React and TypeScript.
• Experience with real-time push technologies like Websockets.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of technical products and drive innovation.
• Collaborate with teams to align technical solutions with business needs.

Skills

React

TypeScript

Websockets

SignalR

Containers and orchestration

UX and usability

Problem-solving

Education

2:1 or higher degree in Computer Science

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28.04.2025

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12.06.2025

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Job Description:

Frontend Developer - FinTech – Newcastle

(Tech stack: Frontend Developer, React, TypeScript, Websockets, SignalR)

I’m recruiting on behalf of a leading FinTech company in Newcastle that is looking for an experienced Frontend Developer to join their dynamic team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a fast-paced, innovative environment where you’ll have real ownership over technical products and projects from day one.

The Role:

As a Frontend Developer, you’ll play a key role in building and improving user-facing applications. You’ll collaborate with various business functions to ensure technical solutions align with real business needs, while also staying ahead of the latest industry trends.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take full ownership of technical products and projects, actively engaging with different business functions to drive innovation.
• Understand the true business need beyond the stated requirements and propose the best technical solutions.
• Challenge existing systems and processes to improve efficiency and drive excellence.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends to ensure the company remains at the forefront of innovation.
• Make an immediate impact – developers are empowered to leverage their skillsets from day one.

What They’re Looking For:

• Strong programming and technology skills, with recent hands-on experience in React and TypeScript.
• Extensive experience working with Websockets, SignalR, or other real-time push technologies.
• Experience with containers and orchestration.
• A passion for UX and usability, ensuring the best possible user experience.
• The ability to collaborate across development teams and engage directly with users to understand their needs.
• An entrepreneurial mindset – someone who takes ownership, thrives on solving complex problems, and embraces innovation.
• A desire to understand and solve business challenges, build domain knowledge, and develop expertise in financial technology.
• Financial Services experience is a plus but not essential.
• A strong academic background, with a 2:1 or higher degree in Computer Science or a related discipline, ideally from a highly regarded university.

Why Join?

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a cutting-edge FinTech company, where your work will have a direct impact. You’ll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team and have the chance to push boundaries with the latest technologies.

Location: Newcastle, UK

Applicants must be based in the UK and have the right to work in the UK even though remote working is available.

To apply for this position please send your CV to Matt Jones at Noir.