Senior UI/Typescript Engineer

Diversified trading firm with over 3 decades of experience in global markets, operating with own capital and trading various asset classes.
Frontend
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5+ years of experience
Finance

Description For Senior UI/Typescript Engineer

DRW, a well-established trading firm with over 30 years of experience, is seeking a Senior UI/Typescript Engineer to join their London team. This role presents an exciting opportunity to work with a rapidly expanding global trading desk, where you'll be part of a small but growing development team focused on rebuilding existing tools and creating new ones from the ground up.

The position offers a unique blend of technical challenges and business impact, as you'll be working on mission-critical applications used daily by traders. Using the latest version of TypeScript and React, you'll be at the forefront of modern web development, creating sophisticated trading interfaces and data visualization tools.

As a Senior UI/Typescript Engineer, you'll have the opportunity to shape the technical direction of critical trading applications, mentor junior developers, and work directly with end-users. The role requires a strong background in frontend development, with expertise in TypeScript, React, and modern web technologies. You'll be working with large datasets, implementing complex state management, and ensuring high performance in a fast-paced trading environment.

DRW stands out as an employer by operating with its own capital and trading at its own risk, providing the autonomy and flexibility to quickly capture market opportunities. The company's global presence, with offices throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia, offers exposure to international markets and diverse asset classes including Fixed Income, ETFs, Equities, FX, Commodities, and Energy.

The ideal candidate will bring not only technical expertise but also an entrepreneurial spirit and a collaborative mindset. You'll be joining a culture that values autonomy, innovation, and the ability to challenge consensus, working alongside professionals who share a commitment to excellence and integrity in the trading industry.

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Responsibilities For Senior UI/Typescript Engineer

  • Work on a small team as a self-starter
  • Work with developers and end-users to consolidate data and present it in intuitive interfaces
  • Create tools and workflows for exploratory research
  • Develop data exploration products from inception to production
  • Craft APIs that enable research productivity
  • Architect and build platform software focusing on developer and user experience
  • Build automated testing systems for systematic trading web-applications
  • Provide mentorship for junior developers
  • Collaborate with peers as a subject matter expert

Requirements For Senior UI/Typescript Engineer

TypeScript
React
  • At least 5 years of experience with modern front-end frameworks
  • Great working knowledge of Typescript and CSS
  • Strong API design and data modeling skills
  • Experience in functional programming and building asynchronous applications
  • UX design skills for data-dense Financial/B2B applications
  • Experience with large datasets and high availability
  • Browser performance optimization expertise
  • Testing experience with tools like Cypress, Playwright, or similar
  • Familiarity with AG Grid and charting libraries
  • Experience with at least one backend programming language
  • Leadership skills and team-oriented mentality
  • Experience in trading industry or similar demanding industry

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