Frontend Software Engineer

UPSKILLS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial software consulting firm in Singapore seeks a motivated Frontend Engineer for their E-Trading application development team. You will focus on developing user-friendly web interfaces for a financial ecommerce platform, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance feature delivery. Candidates must possess solid experience in ReactJS and a keen interest in financial markets.

Qualifications

• Proficient in ReactJS and JavaScript frameworks.
• Experience with RESTful API development is a plus.
• Good command of spoken & written English.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain web applications using ReactJS, JavaScript, and NodeJS.
• Collaborate closely with back-end developers for seamless API interactions.
• Participate in code reviews and enforce best practices.

Skills

ReactJS

JavaScript

NodeJS

RESTful API Development

Cross-browser Compatibility

GIT

Education

Master/Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology

Computer Science

Software Engineering

Job description

Upskills provides expert financial software consulting to investment banks and leading financial institutions in Asia Pacific, Middle East and Europe. With a strong, Front to Back expertise in the cash and derivatives markets, coupled by an in-depth knowledge of financial markets technologies, we provide smart and efficient solutions.
We are seeking highly motivated Frontend Engineer to join our E-Trading application development team. You will mainly focus on building and enhancing Web UI modules for our in-house FX Ecommerce platform. You will work closely with back-end developers and business stakeholders to deliver high-performance, user-friendly interfaces that support the Technology function in the bank.

Key Reponsibilites:

• Develop and maintain web applications using ReactJS, JavaScript and NodeJS.
• Collaborate closely with back-end developers to implement seamless client-server API interactions on the Web UI.
• Participate in peer code and design reviews to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Work alongside Business Analysts and Project Managers to translate requirements into functional features.
• Handle code deployments, releases, and other operational tasks on a rotational basis, with a strong emphasis on automation and continuous improvement of the build and deployment processes.
• Conduct code reviews and enforce best practices for frontend development, such as modular architecture, code quality, and testing.
• Optionally, present system demos to business users to showcase features and gather feedback.

Requirements:

• Master/Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
• Proficient understanding of ReactJS. Other platforms such as Angular and VueJS are an asset
• Proficient understanding of client-side scripting and JavaScript frameworks.
• Experience or familiarity with RESTful API development using Java or similar frameworks is a plus.
• Understanding of UI component libraries and design systems like Material UI and Ant Design.
• Proficient understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues and ways to work around them.
  Proficient understanding of GIT for versioning. Ability to solve technical challenges and solutions with a strong customer focus.
• Good command of spoken & written English.
• A fast learner and able to work independently.
• Keen interest in financial markets. Working knowledge of financial products is a plus.