React / TypeScript / JavaScript : Front-End Software Engineer | Elite Trading Firm | | London

Hunter Bond; England; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious trading firm in London is seeking a Front-End Software Engineer to join their high-performance team. In this role, you will build visually intuitive web interfaces using React and TypeScript, collaborate closely with traders, and refine complex front-end architectures. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of performance tuning and scalable design, and will thrive in a fast-paced environment. This position offers exceptionally competitive compensation (£120-180k + bonuses) and autonomy in a culture of engineering excellence.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of front-end architecture and scalable component design.
• Experience in fast-paced environments such as finance, trading, or top-tier tech.
• Passion for clean, maintainable code.

Responsibilities

• Building high-performance, data-intensive UIs using React and TypeScript.
• Collaborating closely with back-end engineers, traders, and product teams.
• Designing and refining complex front-end architectures for real-time data.

Skills

React

TypeScript

Performance tuning

UI craftsmanship

Webpack

Babel

Jest

ESLint

Git

Tools

D3.js

Highcharts

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Hunter Bond

We’re partnering exclusively with one of the most prestigious trading firms in London to find a highly skilled Front-End Software Engineer to join their world-class engineering team.

This is an opportunity to work at the very heart of high-performance trading technology — building ultra-responsive, visually intuitive web interfaces for some of the most demanding users in finance.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Building high-performance, data-intensive UIs using React and TypeScript
• Collaborating closely with back-end engineers, traders, and product teams
• Designing and refining complex front-end architectures for real-time data visualization
• Working in a culture where engineering excellence and code quality are non-negotiable
• Tooling: Webpack, Babel, Jest, ESLint, Git
• Bonus: Experience with WebSockets, performance profiling, or custom charting libraries (e.g., D3.js, Highcharts)

What They’re Looking For:

• Deep understanding of front-end architecture, performance tuning, and scalable component design
• Experience in fast-paced environments (finance, trading, gaming, or top-tier tech)
• Passion for clean, maintainable code and UI craftsmanship
• Collaborate with some of the sharpest minds in trading and technology
• Contribute to software that drives real-time trading decisions
• Work in a flat-structured, engineering-led environment with rapid decision-making
• Top-tier compensation, full autonomy, and state-of-the-art tools

Compensation: Exceptionally competitive (£120-180k + excellent performance bonuses)

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering, Information Technology, and Finance

Industries

• Financial Services
• Technology
• Information and Media
• Information Services