Senior Front-End Engineer
Posted 1 week ago by Caspian One
£950 Per day
Undetermined
Undetermined
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The Senior Front-End Engineer role is focused on developing high-performance financial desktop applications within an investment bank. The position requires expertise in modern JavaScript and interoperability standards, with a strong emphasis on real-time solutions. The role offers an initial contract with the potential for permanent conversion to a higher-level position based on experience. Candidates should be prepared to work in a collaborative and agile environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop front-end components for high-performance desktop applications.
- Implement asynchronous JavaScript patterns for real-time, event-driven systems.
- Work with OpenFin APIs for window management and inter-application messaging.
- Ensure interoperability between applications using FDC3 standards.
- Optimize performance and troubleshoot complex issues in production environments.
Key Skills:
- Advanced proficiency in JavaScript, with strong knowledge of asynchronous programming (Promises, async/await, event-driven architecture).
- Hands-on experience with OpenFin APIs.
- Understanding of FDC3 protocols for secure, standardised communication.
- Strong debugging and performance optimisation skills.
- Familiarity with REST APIs and JSON.
Salary (Rate): £950/day
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: IT
Senior Front-End Engineer
Location: London (open to Poland)
Type: Initial Contract - with high potential for permanent conversion to Associate Director or Director level depending on experience
Duration: 6 months + conversion to perm
Rate: up to £950/day (London)
Company: Investment Bank
We are looking for an experienced Front-End Engineer to join a high-performing team building cutting-edge financial desktop applications. This role focuses on delivering robust, real-time solutions using modern JavaScript and interoperability standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop front-end components for high-performance desktop applications.
- Implement asynchronous JavaScript patterns for real-time, event-driven systems.
- Work with OpenFin APIs for window management and inter-application messaging.
- Ensure interoperability between applications using FDC3 standards.
- Optimize performance and troubleshoot complex issues in production environments.
Required Skills:
- Advanced proficiency in JavaScript, with strong knowledge of asynchronous programming (Promises, async/await, event-driven architecture).
- Hands-on experience with OpenFin APIs.
- Understanding of FDC3 protocols for secure, standardised communication.
- Strong debugging and performance optimisation skills.
- Familiarity with REST APIs and JSON.
Ideal Candidate:
- Experienced in building complex, real-time front-end systems.
- Comfortable working in agile, collaborative environments.
- Interested in financial technology and interoperability standards.
Nice to have:
- React.JS and .Net or Java