Front End Engineer

Our client, a leading fund, is seeking a Front-End Engineer to join their team in London. In this role, you will work with the latest technologies and cloud services, contributing to the design and development of machine learning frameworks, data science tools, microservices, and web applications.

All this while working on their latest greenfield project!

Responsibilities:

• Design, build and maintain machine learning frameworks, data science tools, web applications and other data-driven products.
• Build Front-End web applications using React
• Collaborate with colleagues (traders, quant researchers, senior members, etc.) to understand challenges, gather requirements and collect documentation.
• Continuously aim to improve tech stack and existing processes.
• Take ownership of products and ensure their improvements and support.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in Software Engineering, Front End engineering essential, full stack also well considered.
• Essential: Proficiency in React, developing web applications. Other JavaScript libraries not required.
• Experience with relational databases (MySQL or Oracle).
• Deep interest in technology, coding and improving processes.
• Excellent communication skills and willingness to pick up new technologies.
• Beneficial: experience in greenfield projects or building from scratch.