Frontend Engineer – Trading Platforms & User Portals
Location: London (Hybrid with flexibility)
Type: Full-time | Sponsorship and relocation support available
My client is a high-growth algorithmic trading firm at the forefront of the digital assets market. Founded in 2017, they have successfully navigated multiple industry cycles by combining the engineering precision of high-frequency trading firms with the agility and innovation of tech startups.
To my client, digital assets are more than just another asset class — they represent a transformational shift in financial infrastructure. With a long-term vision and a commitment to regulatory compliance, they’re building the future of trading through cutting-edge technology.
The Role
My client is seeking a Frontend Engineer with a passion for crafting high-quality, intuitive applications that users genuinely enjoy. In this role, you’ll play a key part in developing both internal trading tools and external-facing portals, while working closely with experienced developers and traders. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to systems that directly impact trading operations while helping shape the overall product experience from the ground up.
You’ll gain early responsibility, creative autonomy, and rapid learning opportunities — perfect for someone who enjoys fast-paced, high-impact environments.
What You’ll Work On
- Build and enhance frontend applications for new trading products, client-facing portals, and internal trading tools
- Oversee frontend development for the corporate website and associated project management
- Collaborate across teams including product, marketing, trading, and engineering to ensure consistency and performance
- Play a key role in defining the user experience across multiple stages of the customer lifecycle
- Get exposure to algorithmic crypto trading and broader system architecture
- Experience with both personal and professional projects is welcome — an interest in algorithmic trading is a plus.
Required Skills & Experience
- 5+ years of frontend development experience
- Experience working on client-facing financial or professional services products is a plus (please share examples of products and their target users)
Proficient with modern frontend tech stack:
- JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js, npm
- Frameworks such as React (portfolio/examples encouraged)
- Solid understanding of web infrastructure: CDN, Cloudflare, and web server architecture
- Knowledge of frontend security best practices, including common vulnerabilities (XSS, CSRF, OWASP risks) and how to mitigate them
- Familiarity with frontend-backend integration (e.g., AJAX, asynchronous data handling)
- Ability to develop responsive and user-friendly layouts across devices
What You’ll Get
- Join one of the most innovative trading firms in the world
- Projects with accelerated ownership and responsibility compared to traditional finance roles
- A dynamic team culture with regular meals, gaming nights, holiday celebrations, and annual company retreats
- A fully equipped central London office with amenities like table tennis, foosball, free snacks, and custom desk setups
- Informal, ambitious, and collaborative company culture with a professional startup vibe
- Performance-based compensation with strong earning potential, plus private health insurance and pension benefits
Additional Details
- Not fully remote: While full remote work isn’t supported, my client offers significant flexibility in working from home and hours
- UK work permits and relocation support are available for qualified candidates