Lead Frontend Engineer

Cornwallis Elt Ltd; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial institution is seeking a highly skilled Lead Frontend Engineer in London. You'll lead UI initiatives for the Credit Flow trading platform, ensuring security and compliance. Strong proficiency in TypeScript and JavaScript is essential, along with experience in Agile environments. This permanent role offers a hybrid working model and competitive salary up to £128,000 base.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in TypeScript, JavaScript, React, HTML/CSS, Node.js.
• Demonstrable experience running a development team.
• Experience in Agile/DevOps environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead UI development initiatives within the engineering team.
• Engage in hands-on development while overseeing key deliverables.
• Manage the rollout of technology solutions to the Credit Flow business.

Skills

TypeScript

JavaScript

React

UI/UX design

Agile methodologies

Hands-on development

Tools

JIRA

Git

Confluence

Node.js

TeamCity/Jenkins

Webpack

Job description

Lead Frontend Engineer – Credit Trading, Investment Banking, Agile, UI/UX, TypeScript, JavaScript – Permanent, Hybrid, up to £128,000 base

Our client, a leading global financial institution, is seeking a highly skilled Lead Frontend Engineer to join its Credit Technology team in London. This role will be responsible for leading critical UI initiatives within a global technology team, driving development projects, and ensuring the continuous enhancement of the firm’s Credit Flow trading platform.

Key Responsibilities:
• Lead UI development initiatives within the engineering team.
• Engage in hands-on development while overseeing key deliverables.
• Manage the rollout of technology solutions to the Credit Flow business.
• Contribute to strategic UI architecture development and infrastructure improvements.
• Ensure the trading platform adheres to security and compliance standards.

Key Skills & Experience:
• Strong proficiency in TypeScript, JavaScript, React, HTML/CSS, Node.js.
• Familiarity with backend technologies such as Java 8, Vert.x, Linux.
• JIRA, Confluence, Git, NPM, Yarn, Webpack, TeamCity/Jenkins, Artifactory.
• Demonstrable experience running a development team.
• Experience in Agile/DevOps environments.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong UI/UX, analytical and design capabilities with a focus on user-centric solutions.
• Previous exposure to financial markets is preferred.