Front End Developer - React and TypeScript

Front End Developer - React and TypeScript

Posted 2 days ago by Grid Dynamics

Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
London, England, United Kingdom

Summary: The role of Front End Developer at a large Financial Institution involves joining a small team to develop user interfaces in the equities risk domain. The position emphasizes building scalable applications using TypeScript and React, while also championing engineering best practices. Candidates are expected to have significant experience in software engineering, particularly with backend technologies like Node.js and cloud services such as AWS. The role offers opportunities for professional development and participation in cutting-edge projects.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and development of scalable, high-traffic systems
  • Championing engineering best practices across the team
  • Building full-stack applications in TypeScript (React)

Key Skills:

  • 5+ years as a Senior software engineer
  • Deep backend knowledge using Node.js
  • Full-stack ability in React
  • Cloud experience, ideally with AWS (Lambda, EKS, RDS) and Kubernetes
  • Exposure to AI tools or automation workflows (desirable)
  • Familiarity with GraphQL, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
  • Nice to have Grid / Chart components and backend development experience

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

You will join this large Financial Institution (Investment Bank) as a Front End Developer you will be joining a small team of developers to build a range of UI’s in the equities risk domain.

Responsibilities

Previous Financial Services experience is not required.

  • Design and development of scalable, high-traffic systems
  • Championing engineering best practices across the team
  • Building full-stack applications in TypeScript (React)

Requirements

  • 5+ years as a Senior software engineer
  • Deep backend knowledge using Node.js, with full-stack ability in React
  • Cloud experience, ideally with AWS (Lambda, EKS, RDS) and Kubernetes
  • Exposure to AI tools or automation workflows (desirable!)
  • Familiarity with GraphQL, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
  • Nice to have Grid / Chart components.
  • Backend development.

We offer

  • Opportunity to work on bleeding-edge projects
  • Work with a highly motivated and dedicated team
  • Competitive daily rate
  • Flexible schedule
  • Corporate social events
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Well-equipped office

About Us

Grid Dynamics (NASDAQ: GDYN) is a leading provider of technology consulting, platform and product engineering, AI, and advanced analytics services. Fusing technical vision with business acumen, we solve the most pressing technical challenges and enable positive business outcomes for enterprise companies undergoing business transformation. A key differentiator for Grid Dynamics is our 8 years of experience and leadership in enterprise AI, supported by profound expertise and ongoing investment in data, analytics, cloud & DevOps, application modernization and customer experience. Founded in 2006, Grid Dynamics is headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices across the Americas, Europe, and India.