Front-End Senior Engineer

ICAP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 136,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

ICAP in New York seeks a Front-End Senior Engineer to design and implement user-facing features for enterprise-grade applications. You will drive best practices, mentor junior engineers, and shape architectural decisions for future products.

The role requires strong Java Swing experience, Spring Boot knowledge, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver fast, accessible interfaces across devices.

Qualifications

• Experience designing desktop UIs with Java Swing.
• Strong Spring Boot & JDBC knowledge.
• Experience integrating RESTful APIs and services.
• Familiarity with Solace Event Broker.
• Experience with Maven builds.
• Knowledge of Git version control.
• Experience with Jira for issue tracking.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain front-end applications using modern frameworks.
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers to implement responsive and accessible interfaces.
• Optimize application performance for speed and scalability.
• Ensure code quality through testing and code reviews.
• Work closely with back-end engineers to integrate APIs and services.
• Troubleshoot and resolve front-end issues across multiple browsers and devices.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and technical strategy for front-end development.
• Mentor junior developers and promote knowledge sharing within the team.
• Stay updated on emerging front-end technologies and industry trends.

Skills

Java Swing

Spring Boot

JDBC

Solace

RESTful APIs

Maven

Git

Jira

Debugging

Communication

Tools

Apache Maven

Git

Jira

Docker

AWS

Job description

Group Overview

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.

Founded in London in 1866, the Group operates from more than 60 offices in 27 countries. We are 5,200 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

The Front-End Senior Engineer will play a key role in designing and implementing user-facing features for enterprise-grade applications. This position requires strong technical expertise, a passion for creating intuitive interfaces, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. The role involves driving best practices in front-end development, mentoring junior engineers, and contributing to architectural decisions that shape the future of our products.

Role Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality front-end applications using modern frameworks.
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers to implement responsive and accessible interfaces.
• Optimize application performance for speed and scalability.
• Ensure code quality through best practices, including testing and code reviews.
• Work closely with back-end engineers to integrate APIs and services.
• Troubleshoot and resolve front-end issues across multiple browsers and devices.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and technical strategy for front-end development.
• Mentor junior developers and promote knowledge sharing within the team.
• Stay updated on emerging front-end technologies and industry trends.

Experience / Competences

Essential

• Proven experience developing desktop user interfaces using Java Swing.
• Working knowledge of the Spring Boot framework.
• Working knowledge of the JDBC API for database interaction.
• Experience or familiarity with the Solace Event Broker.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and system integration practices.
• Experience with build and dependency management tools such as Apache Maven.
• Understanding of version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Experience using feature and bug tracking tools such as Jira.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

Desired

• Experience in front-end development using frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Experience with TypeScript and modern state management libraries (e.g., Redux).
• Experience with responsive design and cross-browser compatibility.
• Knowledge of performance optimization techniques for web applications.
• Experience working with modern AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Kiro, Amazon Q, or similar) to improve developer productivity.
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards and best practices.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and containerization (e.g., AWS, Docker).
• Understanding of security principles in front-end development.
• Experience working in Agile environments.
• Ability to contribute to design discussions and propose innovative solutions.

Role Band & Level

• Manager, 6

Salary

• $136,000 to $175,000
• Commensurate with experience

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

USA - 200 Vesey Street - New York, NY