React Developer

We are seeking a seasoned React Developer to contribute to the development of a cutting-edge risk application for the Global Institutional Equity Division. This platform will provide real-time and historical Risk and P&L insights to traders and risk managers. Built with React and a Giga Spaces middle-tier, the GUI is designed to be thin, configurable, and responsive to diverse front-office trading needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with UX designers to transform wireframes and UI concepts into high-quality functional code.
• Build and manage reusable component libraries to accelerate application development.
• Participate in full lifecycle development, from concept to deployment and support.
• Ensure application robustness with automated testing (Cypress, Jasmine, Karma, etc.) and Test-Driven Development (TDD) practices.
• Manage large UI codebases/monorepos in fast-paced environments with multiple contributors.
• Lead or contribute to Dev Ops practices including build frameworks, deployment strategies, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Work closely with global stakeholders and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with product goals and multi-year roadmaps.
• Mentor junior developers and promote best practices in modern front-end engineering.

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience developing frontend solutions using React, Angular, Node.js, and other JS frameworks.
• Proven expertise in object-oriented design, design patterns, and UI architecture for scalable enterprise applications.
• Strong understanding of performance tuning, usability, and maintainability in high-traffic environments.
• Hands-on experience with automated testing tools such as Cypress, Jasmine, Karma, or Protractor.
• Experience in managing large UI platforms, including monorepos and continuous integration environments.
• Familiarity with Dev Ops tools, build automation, and release management for front-end apps.
• Experience collaborating with global teams and stakeholders across various time zones.
• Ability to coordinate UX design with technical development to deliver intuitive and impactful interfaces.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of translating business needs into technical solutions.

• Experience with Giga Spaces or similar distributed in-memory computing platforms.
• Exposure to financial or trading applications, especially in risk and P&L analytics.
• Experience managing cloud-native front-end solutions.
• Familiarity with Type Script, Redux, or other state management libraries.
• Past experience mentoring or leading frontend teams in an agile environment.