Software Engineer - React, Next, Asset Management

SGI; Greater London; On-site; GBP 148,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

SGI in London is seeking a Software Engineer for an initial six-month contract. The role is on-site in London with three days per week on-site and umbrella pay of £800-£850 per day.

You will join a leading asset management firm working in an Agile environment to build and support enterprise-grade content, engagement, search, and analytics platforms. You will develop full-stack applications with React, Next.js, Node.js and TypeScript, build APIs, implement CI/CD and IaC, and help ensure secure,

Qualifications

• Experience building enterprise-scale web applications in Agile teams.
• Strong full-stack JavaScript/TypeScript capabilities.
• Ability to deliver secure, scalable cloud-native solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop full-stack apps using React, Next.js, Node.js, and TypeScript.
• Build and support APIs, integrations, and cloud services.
• Deliver responsive, accessible web experiences.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and IaC practices.
• Develop automated tests and support quality standards.
• Monitor and optimize production systems.
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools across lifecycle.
• Collaborate with Product, UX, Marketing, and Engineering teams.

Tools

React.js

Next.js

Node.js

TypeScript

REST APIs

Azure

CI/CD

DevOps

IaC

Automated testing

Agile

Python

Serverless

Headless CMS

SaaS search

Observability

AI tools

Job description

Software Engineer

6 Month Contract Initially

London - 3 days a week on-site

£800 - £850 per day - Umbrella

A leading Asset Management Firm is searching for a Software Engineer to join them on an interim basis.

They will be looking for you to work in the team responsible for building and supporting enterprise‑scale content, engagement, search, and analytics solutions. Working in an Agile environment, you will deliver modern, secure, and scalable applications that support global business and customer‑facing platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop full‑stack applications using React, Next.js, Node.js, and TypeScript.
• Build and support APIs, integrations, and cloud‑native services.
• Deliver responsive, accessible, and high‑performance web experiences.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code, and DevOps practices.
• Develop automated tests and support quality engineering standards.
• Monitor, maintain, and optimise production systems.
• Leverage AI‑assisted development tools throughout the software lifecycle.
• Collaborate with Product, UX, Marketing, and Engineering teams.

Technical Requirements Essential

• React.js
• Next.js
• Node.js
• TypeScript
• REST APIs
• Cloud platforms (Azure preferred)
• CI/CD and DevOps
• Infrastructure as Code
• Automated testing
• Agile delivery

Desirable

• Python
• Serverless architectures
• Headless CMS platforms
• SaaS search platforms
• Observability and monitoring tools
• AI engineering and AI‑assisted development

We believe in equal opportunity for all and actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.