Summary: Our client, a London-based asset manager, is seeking a Senior Front End Engineer with extensive experience in ReactJS and a background in asset management or financial services. The role involves developing responsive web applications and collaborating with cross-functional teams, working part-time for 12 months. The position offers a salary of up to £110k pro rata based on the number of days worked.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and optimize responsive web applications using React.js and related Front End technologies.
• Build reusable and modular React components to ensure scalability and maintainability across projects.
• Collaborate with designers to transform UI/UX wireframes and mockups into high-quality, visually stunning user interfaces.
• Utilize understanding of asset management workflows to design intuitive, user-friendly interfaces tailored for portfolio management, trading platforms, and other financial services.
• Implement performance optimization techniques to ensure efficient rendering of large datasets and smooth user experiences.
• Participate in code reviews, set coding standards, and promote best practices in Front End development, including test-driven development and version control.
• Work closely with Back End engineers to integrate RESTful APIs and GraphQL endpoints seamlessly into the Front End.
• Write unit tests and perform debugging to ensure code quality, performance, and security.
• Stay updated on the latest trends in Front End technologies and the financial industry, ensuring continuous improvement of the product and codebase.

Key Skills:

• Strong experience in Front End development, with a strong focus on React.js.
• Proven experience working in the asset management or financial services industry, with a deep understanding of financial instruments, asset classes, and portfolio management.
• Expertise in JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, CSS3, and modern Front End build pipelines and tools.
• Experience with state management libraries such as Redux, Context API, or MobX.
• Familiarity with component libraries and design systems (eg, Material-UI, Ant Design).
• Strong experience integrating RESTful APIs and/or GraphQL into Front End applications.
• Proficient in version control systems such as Git and experience with CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to translate complex business requirements into technical solutions.
• Familiarity with Front End testing frameworks (eg, Jest, Cypress, Mocha).
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team.

Salary (Rate): £110000

City: London

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: IT