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Client:
VirtueTech Recruitment Group
Location:
Belfast, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Views:
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Posted:
30.03.2025
Expiry Date:
14.05.2025
Job Description:
A Senior React Engineer is needed for a Belfast-based Hedge Fund that operates across energy, commodities, equities, and financial markets. The firm provides a data-powered technology platform, market access, and infrastructure services to clients and is currently building a Greenfield Trading System.
This role requires an expert-level React developer to work closely with the Front Office trading desk, developing cutting-edge applications to support hedging, risk management, pricing, and trading activities. The new system will replace off-the-shelf trading software and be packaged as a SAAS product for competitors.
Role Overview:
As a Lead React Engineer, you will:
1. Design & implement high-performance React applications for trading and risk management.
2. Lead the architecture, development, and deployment of a Greenfield trading application.
3. Work directly with traders to deliver UI/UX solutions that optimize pricing and execution workflows.
4. Establish best practices for React development, ensuring scalability, performance, and reliability.
5. Drive mentorship and upskilling, guiding a team with strong backend knowledge but limited frontend expertise.
Experience building real-time, high-performance web applications.
Knowledge of WebSockets, REST APIs, and integration with backend services.
Experience working in a Front Office trading environment (pricing, derivatives, risk, sales & trading).
Leadership experience – mentoring & setting technical direction.
Why Join?
1. Salary: Up to £90k + Bonus + Benefits.
2. Location: Belfast City – Hybrid (3 days in-office).
3. Work on a Greenfield trading platform that will be sold as a SaaS product.
4. Front Office exposure, collaborating directly with traders & quants.
5. Influence the firm’s frontend strategy, setting standards for modern React development.
If you are a Lead React Engineer ready to shape the future of trading technology, apply now! Send your latest CV via this advert or directly to [emailprotected].
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