Senior Software Engineer (Front End)

ICAP; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TP ICAP is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for its Belfast delivery team to shape our digital platforms for internal broking and external clients.

You will contribute to scalable web interfaces using React/TypeScript, collaborate across squads, and drive improvements across the full software lifecycle in an Agile setting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience building scalable web interfaces with React, TypeScript, JavaScript, and HTML/CSS.
• Strong knowledge of HTML5, React 16+, TypeScript 4+, JavaScript ES6, and JSX.
• Experience delivering consistent UX across browsers and with component libraries.
• Hands-on testing with Selenium, Cypress or similar automated tests.
• Familiarity with Webpack or Vite for builds, and performance/security best practices.
• Understanding of the full SDLC and proactive cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Solution Architects and Engineers to design and implement front-end solutions.
• Own engineering deliverables, ensuring quality, usability, and adherence to best practices.
• Mentor and support team members, promoting technical excellence and continuous learning.
• Drive innovation by exploring new technologies, frameworks, and methodologies.
• Communicate progress and raise impediments early to minimise delivery risks.

Skills

React

TypeScript

JavaScript

HTML/CSS

HTML5

React 16+

TypeScript 4+

JavaScript ES6

JSX

Material UI

Ant Design

Selenium

Cypress

Webpack

Vite

Web performance

Web security

SDLC

POCs

Tools

Selenium

Cypress

Webpack

Vite

Job description

Role Overview

Join TP ICAP as a Senior Software Engineer and help shape the future of our digital platforms. You’ll be part of a talented team delivering business‑critical software for our internal broking division and external clients. This is an opportunity to work on high‑impact projects, influence technical direction, and create intuitive, scalable user interfaces that power global financial markets.

Working in an Agile environment, you’ll take solutions from design through to implementation, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and collaboration. We value innovation, experimentation, and knowledge sharing within self‑organising, cross‑functional teams.

At TP ICAP, you’ll work on cutting‑edge technology that underpins global financial markets. We offer a collaborative environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a real impact. If you’re passionate about front‑end engineering and thrive in a fast‑paced, innovative setting, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Solution Architects and Principal Engineers to design and implement front‑end solutions aligned with our IT strategy.
• Take ownership of engineering deliverables, ensuring quality, usability, and adherence to best practices.
• Mentor and support team members, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.
• Drive innovation by exploring new technologies, frameworks, and methodologies.
• Communicate progress effectively and raise impediments early to minimise delivery risks.

Experience & Competencies

Essential

• Proven experience building modern, scalable, and maintainable web interfaces using React, TypeScript, JavaScript, and HTML/CSS, following reusable design patterns.
• Strong knowledge of HTML5, React 16+, TypeScript 4+, JavaScript ES6, and JSX.
• Experience delivering consistent UX and UI across browsers.
• Familiarity with component libraries such as Material UI or Ant Design.
• Hands‑on experience creating automated tests (end‑to‑end, integration, regression) using tools like Selenium, Cypress, or similar.
• Proficiency with build tools such as Webpack or Vite.
• Understanding of performance optimisation techniques and web security best practices.
• Appreciation of the full SDLC, with proactive involvement across design, development, QA, and post‑release support.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to validate approaches through POCs.
• Proficient in testing and documenting systems.

Desired

• Experience using Figma for design mock‑ups and collaboration.
• Familiarity with Storybook for UI component development.
• Exposure to financial/trading platforms and understanding of financial markets.
• Experience with AWS services, C#, and relational databases.
• Knowledge of TDD, BDD, or similar testing methodologies.

Band & Level

• Manager / 6

Location

UK - City Quays - Belfast