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Senior UI React / Java developer

City of London Temporary £750 - £1,000 per day View Job Description
This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior UI React / Java Developer to contribute to innovative projects in the Financial Services industry. The role is based in London and focuses on delivering high-quality solutions within a collaborative technology department.
  • £750-1000 per day Umbrella Rate
  • 12month contract

About Our Client

The client is a leading global financial institution with a strong presence in the investment banking and capital markets space. They are known for their sophisticated front‑office technology landscape and their commitment to building high‑performance trading platforms that support complex, fast‑moving Fixed Income markets.

Job Description



As the Senior UI React / Java Developer, you will:

  • Lead front‑end development for a new trading system within the credit space
  • Build advanced, high‑performance UI components for an eTrading platform
  • Work with complex real‑time data feeds using Java
  • Configure and work with RFQ workflows and data points
  • Collaborate with front‑office technologists and trading stakeholders
  • Contribute to architectural decisions in a modern, greenfield environment



This role is not managerial - it's suited to a senior engineer who enjoys hands‑on delivery and technical leadership.

The Successful Applicant

Core Skills

  • 10+ years' experience with JavaScript/TypeScript
  • Expert-level React; Redux desirable
  • Strong AG Grid experience (essential)
  • 5+ years' Java (preferred over C#)
  • Proven track record delivering greenfield platforms



Trading Domain Expertise

  • Significant front‑office experience within investment banking
  • Strong understanding of end-to-end trading lifecycle
  • Solid knowledge of RFQ workflows
  • Experience with low-latency trading or sales applications
  • Fixed Income expertise is essential
  • Wider asset class exposure (e.g., FX) is beneficial

What's on Offer

  • Competitive daily rate of £750-1000, depending on experience.
  • Temporary position offering flexibility and the chance to work in London.
  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects in the Financial Services industry.
  • Engagement with a professional and innovative technology department.



If you are a skilled Senior UI React / Java Developer looking for your next challenge, apply now to be considered for this exciting opportunity in London.

Contact
Hannah Kelly
Quote job ref
JN-032026-6977357
Phone number
+44 7989225567

Job summary

Job function
Technology
Subsector
IT Development
Sector
Financial Services
Location
City of London
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Hannah Kelly
Consultant phone
+44 7989225567
Job reference
JN-032026-6977357