Lead Frontend Software Engineer

Miller Maxwell; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services organization in Greater London is seeking a Lead Frontend Software Engineer to develop new electronic trading platform applications. The role involves collaborating with senior stakeholders and mentoring other engineers in a dynamic, innovative environment. Candidates should have at least 8 years of experience in frontend development within electronic trading. This is a hybrid role requiring attendance in the London office three days a week.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of commercial frontend development experience in an electronic trading environment.
• Experience with Investment Banks, Brokerages, Hedge Funds, or Electronic Exchanges is preferred.
• Proven ability to build robust and reliable UIs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain front-end applications for front-office users.
• Design and develop UIs for core and new platforms.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders and report to the CTO.
• Mentor Frontend Engineers.

Skills

Frontend development

Redux.js

GIT

Node

HTML

CSS

Strong communication skills

Education

Degree in a STEM-related subject

Job description

Key Responsibilities for the Lead Frontend Software Engineer:

• Work on a key program of work starting in 2026 to build a brand new electronic trading platform.
• Develop and maintain front-end applications used by front-office users.
• Design and develop UIs for the their core platform and new platform.
• Collaborate closely with senior stakeholders across the business and report directly to the CTO.
• Mentor Frontend Engineers working as part of the team.
• Suggest and implement new ideas into the code base.

Requirements for the Lead Frontend Software Engineer

• A degree in a STEM-related subject.
• At least 8 years of commercial frontend development experience within an electronic trading environment.
• This experience could be within; an Investment Bank, Brokerage, Hedge Fund, Asset Manager, Electronic Exchange.
• Experience with Redux.js, GIT, Node, HTML, and CSS.
• Proven experience in building robust and reliable UI's.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact with senior stakeholders.
• An eye for design is a plus.

Additional Information:

• The role requires attendance at the client’s London office (near Monument station) 3 days per week; this is not a fully remote position.
• The company culture is entrepreneurial, offering freedom and scope to implement and bring new ideas.

Join a dynamic team where you will have the freedom to innovate, design new products, and bring them to life. Apply now to be part of a leading organization in the financial services industry.