Senior React Software Engineer (front-end)

TP ICAP Group; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading market infrastructure provider in London is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to deliver business-critical software. The successful candidate will work in an Agile environment focusing on quality engineering solutions. Proficiency in React, Typescript, and modern web technologies is essential. The role offers opportunities for mentoring and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience building modern, scalable web interfaces using React/Typescript/JavaScript.
• Experience delivering consistent UX/UI for cross-browser compatibility.
• Knowledge of performance optimization techniques.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Solution Architects to build solutions that align to the IT strategy.
• Take ownership of the delivery and quality of engineering solutions.
• Communicate effectively on progress and raise impediments early.

Skills

React

Typescript

JavaScript

HTML/CSS

Material UI

Automation testing

Webpack

Performance optimization

Web security best practices

Job description

The TP ICAP Group is a world leading provider of market infrastructure.

Our purpose is to provide clients with access to global financial and commodities markets, improving price discovery, liquidity, and distribution of data, through responsible and innovative solutions.

Through our people and technology, we connect clients to superior liquidity and data solutions.

The Group is home to a stable of premium brands. Collectively, TP ICAP is the largest interdealer broker in the world by revenue, the number one Energy & Commodities broker in the world, the world’s leading provider of OTC data, and an award winning all-to-all trading platform.

The Group operates from more than 60 offices in 27 countries. We are 5,300 people strong. We work as one to achieve our vision of being the world’s most trusted, innovative, liquidity and data solutions specialist.

Role Overview

As a Senior Software Engineer at TP ICAP you will b e part of a talented team delivering business critical software for the internal broking division and their external customer base.

You will w ork within an Agile environment, from design through to implementation, with a strong focus on c ontinuous i mprovement whilst working collaboratively as part of self-organising, cross-functional team with a f ocus on c ontinuous i ntegration and d eployment.

Role Responsibilities

• Work closely with Solution Architects and Principal Engineers to build solutions that align to the IT strategy/vision

• Provide support and mentoring to other members of the team

• Take ownership of, and be accountable for, the delivery and quality of engineering and solutions, ensuring they meet business requirements, adhere to best practices, and are delivered on time and within scope

• Seek to continuously improve, experimenting with technologies and methodologies to improve delivery, and guarantee the best solution and approach

• Communicate effectively on progress and ensure impediments are raised early to minimise impact on the delivery

Experience / Competences

Essential

• Demonstrable experience building modern, scalable, and maintainable web interfaces using React/Typescript/JavaScript and HTML/CSS, following structured, reusable design patterns rooted in object-oriented programming

• Demonstrable experience with HTML5, React, Typescript, JavaScript, ES6 and JSX

• Experience delivering consistent UX and UI for cross-browser compatibility

• Experience using libraries such as Material UI or Ant Design

• Experience creating end-to-end, integration, and regression tests using automation tools such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright or similar

• Experience using build tools such as Webpack or Vite and configuration files

• Knowledge of performance optimisation techniques to optimise web performance and load times

• Knowledge of web security best practices to protect applications from vulnerabilities

• Appreciation of the full SDLC, proactive involvement in shaping the delivery prior and during development, through QA phase, and post-release support

• Be pragmatic and delivery-focused, evaluating/challenging designs and approaches to achieve the best outcome for the project, capable of working on multiple tasks simultaneously and managing deadlines

• Excellent attention to detail, highly organised with a proactive and independent approach to problem solving and innovative solutions, using POC(s) to validate approaches

• Proficient in testing and documenting systems

Desired

• Experience using Figma for design mock-ups and collaboration

• Experience using Storybook for design and build of UI components

• Experience of financial/trading platforms and knowledge of financial markets

• Experience with AWS services

• Experience with TDD, BDD or similar approaches

Band & level: Manager, 6

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Not The Perfect Fit?

Concerned that you may not meet the criteria precisely? At TP ICAP, we wholeheartedly believe in fostering inclusivity and cultivating a work environment where everyone can flourish, regardless of your personal or professional background. If you are enthusiastic about this role but find that your experience doesn't align perfectly with every aspect of the job description, we strongly encourage you to apply. You may be the ideal candidate for this position or another opportunity within our organisation. Our dedicated Talent Acquisition team is here to assist you in recognising how your unique skills and abilities can be a valuable contribution. Don't hesitate to take the leap and explore the possibilities. Your potential is what truly matters to us.

Company Statement

We know that the best innovation happens when diverse people with different perspectives and skills work together in an inclusive atmosphere. That's why we're building a culture where everyone plays a part in making people feel welcome, ready and willing to contribute. TP ICAP Accord - our Employee Network - is a central to this. As well as representing specific groups, TP ICAP Accord helps increase awareness, collaboration, shares best practice, and holds our firm to account for driving continuous cultural improvement.

Location

UK - 135 Bishopsgate - London