Senior Frontend Engineer

Ocho People; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial technology firm is seeking a Senior Frontend Engineer in Belfast, offering a hybrid work model. This role involves building intuitive web applications, collaborating within Agile teams, and shaping the future of data and trading platforms for international clients.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of HTML5 and CSS3.
• Experience with frontend testing frameworks.
• Proven track record of REST API consumption.

Responsibilities

• Build high-quality, maintainable frontend applications using frameworks like React and TypeScript.
• Collaborate with designers for user-friendly interfaces.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and mentor junior developers.

Skills

HTML5

CSS3

Responsive Design

Git

Agile Methodologies

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

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Job Title: Senior Frontend Engineer
Location: Belfast (Hybrid - 3 days per week in office)
Salary: Up to £65,000
Type: Full-time, Permanent

Overview:
We're partnered with a global financial technology firm that is expanding its engineering presence in Belfast. They're looking for a Senior Frontend Engineer to join their growing team, helping design and build the next generation of data and trading platforms used by clients and internal users across international markets.

You'll work as part of a cross-functional Agile team, collaborating with designers, product managers, and backend engineers to deliver performant, scalable, and elegant web applications.

Responsibilities:

Build high-quality, maintainable frontend applications using modern frameworks (React, TypeScript)

Collaborate with UI/UX designers and product owners to deliver responsive, user-friendly interfaces

Contribute to the evolution of the frontend architecture and shared component libraries

Integrate with APIs and work alongside backend engineers to ensure seamless data handling

Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and Agile ceremonies

Help mentor junior developers and promote frontend best practices

Required Experience:

Solid understanding of HTML5, CSS3, and responsive design

Experience working with design systems and frontend testing frameworks

Proven track record consuming REST APIs in production environments

Familiarity with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile delivery environments

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Nice to Have:

Experience in regulated industries such as finance or insurance

Familiarity with GraphQL, WebSockets, or real-time data interfaces

Exposure to backend or full-stack work is an advantage

Apply here or reach out to Aaron Somers at Ocho for more information via LinkedIn.