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Senior UI Developer to join a front-office electronic FX e-trading team at a leading global investment bank. You will own and develop the front-end UI strategy for low-latency FX trading and market-making platforms, working closely with traders, sales and quant/tech teams. The role requires strong hands-on experience with HTML5, CSS3, TypeScript and modern UI frameworks (React/Vue), a focus on performance optimisation, and experience building institutional trading tools. It offers direct exposure to FX trading desks and the opportunity to shape UI strategy for a global electronic FX platform.
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Senior UI Developer
- £120000 - £150000 per annum
- City of London, London
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Senior UI Developer - React - FX e-trading
A leading global investment bank is expanding its Electronic FX franchise and is seeking an Electronic FX UI Specialist to join a high-performing front-office technology team.
This role sits within a strategic e-trading function responsible for the front-end experience of electronic FX market-making, pricing, and algorithmic trading platforms. You'll work closely with FX Trading and Sales, shaping UI strategy for both internal and client-facing toolkits operating in ultra-low latency environments.
This is an excellent opportunity for a UI specialist with deep institutional trading experience who thrives in fast-paced, front-office environments and wants direct influence on a growing FX franchise.
Key Responsibilities
Own and develop the front-end UI strategy for electronic FX trading and market-making platforms
Design and build internal and external trading toolkits used by Sales and Trading
Partner closely with FX Traders, Sales, and Quant/Tech teams to define requirements and deliver solutions
Deliver high-performance, responsive UIs suitable for latency-sensitive trading environments
Collaborate with global development teams across London and Asia
Contribute proactively to product evolution and platform scalability
Essential Experience
Strong hands-on experience with HTML5, CSS3, TypeScript
Expertise in modern UI frameworks such as React or Vue.js
Proven experience building institutional trading tools within financial markets
FX trading systems experience highly advantageous
Experience with testing frameworks (Jest, Cypress, etc.) and CI/CD pipelines
Strong focus on performance optimisation and UI responsiveness
Confident working directly with front-office stakeholders
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline
Desirable
Backend experience in Java or C#
Experience working in electronic FX, market making, or algo trading
Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools while maintaining engineering standards
Strong attention to detail and product mindset
Why Apply?
Front-office role with direct exposure to FX trading desks
High-visibility position within a strategic growth area
Opportunity to shape UI strategy for a global electronic FX platform
Collaborative, international team with strong engineering standards
McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.
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