Senior Front End Developer (React, TypeScript) FX Options Pricing Technology (VP)

Citigroup Inc.; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services firm is seeking a skilled front end application developer to join a transformative project within their FX Options Trading Business. The ideal candidate will leverage their expertise in React and TypeScript to develop high-performance applications. The role offers a competitive salary, a hybrid working model, and various benefits including private medical care and a discretionary bonus.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

Discretionary annual performance related bonus

Private Medical Care & Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Pension Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Special discounts for employees

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge in React UI/UX development with TypeScript.
• Solid understanding of inter-application communication using REST or WebSocket.
• Proficiency in CI/CD, application resiliency, and testing.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and development of the electronic FX Options Trading Platform.
• Collaborate with a global team of developers, quants, and traders.
• Create intuitive and responsive React web UIs.

Skills

React UI/UX development

TypeScript

REST communication

CI/CD

Tools

OpenFin

Kubernetes

Java

C#.NET

Python

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated front end application developer to join a greenfield multiyear transformation program. This project is critical to modernising and scaling the electronic FX Options Trading Business, offering a unique opportunity to make a significant impact.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and development of the electronic FX Options Trading Platform specialising in:
  • RFQ (Request for Quote) client or sales to trader workflow
  • Streaming prices
  • Volatility Surface and other market data management
  • Structured Product Pricing workbench
• Collaborate with a global team of developers, quants and traders to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions
• Leverage your expertise in Typescript & React to build high-performance, scalable applications
• Create intuitive and responsive React web UIs that enhance user experience
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of development, deployment and testing processes

Required Skills

• Advanced knowledge in React UI/UX development with TypeScript (Angular or Vue.js experience would also be considered)
• Solid understanding of inter-application communication using REST, WebSocket or middleware like Solace/Kafka/Tibco
• Proficiency in CI/CD, application resiliency, testing, profiling, and telemetry

Nice to have

• Familiarity with OpenFin, Interop or other containerized front-end frameworks
• Java, C#.NET or Python experience
• Kubernetes
• Experience working in finance is a plus, but not required

Culture

• Work in an agile, collaborative environment that values curiosity, ownership and continuous improvement
• Challenge ideas respectfully and maintain open, transparent communication across the team
• Deliver iteratively with a focus on quality

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

What we’ll provide you

By joining Citi London, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as:

• 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• A discretional annual performance related bonus
• Private Medical Care & Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pension Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Special discounts for employees, family, and friends
• Access to an array of learning and development resources

Visit our Global Benefits page to learn more.

Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self, every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay and empowered to thrive.

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