Senior UI Developer - React - FX e-trading

A leading global investment bank is expanding its Electronic FX franchise and is seeking an Electronic FX UI Specialist to join a high-performing front-office technology team.

This role sits within a strategic e-trading function responsible for the front-end experience of electronic FX market-making, pricing, and algorithmic trading platforms. You'll work closely with FX Trading and Sales, shaping UI strategy for both internal and client-facing toolkits operating in ultra-low latency environments.

This is an excellent opportunity for a UI specialist with deep institutional trading experience who thrives in fast-paced, front-office environments and wants direct influence on a growing FX franchise.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and develop the front-end UI strategy for electronic FX trading and market-making platforms

• Design and build internal and external trading toolkits used by Sales and Trading

• Partner closely with FX Traders, Sales, and Quant/Tech teams to define requirements and deliver solutions

• Deliver high-performance, responsive UIs suitable for latency-sensitive trading environments

• Collaborate with global development teams across London and Asia

• Contribute proactively to product evolution and platform scalability

Essential Experience

• Strong hands-on experience with HTML5, CSS3, TypeScript

• Expertise in modern UI frameworks such as React or Vue.js

• Proven experience building institutional trading tools within financial markets

• FX trading systems experience highly advantageous

• Experience with testing frameworks (Jest, Cypress, etc.) and CI/CD pipelines

• Strong focus on performance optimisation and UI responsiveness

• Confident working directly with front-office stakeholders

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline

Desirable

• Backend experience in Java or C#

• Experience working in electronic FX, market making, or algo trading

• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools while maintaining engineering standards

• Strong attention to detail and product mindset

Why Apply?

• Front-office role with direct exposure to FX trading desks

• High-visibility position within a strategic growth area

• Opportunity to shape UI strategy for a global electronic FX platform

• Collaborative, international team with strong engineering standards

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.