React Engineer - London (Hybrid) - Up to £150k + comps

Hunter Bond
London
1 year ago
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Calling All React Heroes: Join the Fintech Revolution in London!


Are you a React pro ready to take your career to the next level? A leading quant trading firm in London is on the lookout for a skilled React developer to join their team of top-tier tech talent. If building cutting-edge web applications that set the standard in fintech excites you, keep reading!


Your Mission:

- Develop innovative React applications that elevate the trading experience.

- Collaborate with a team of top engineers, data scientists, and quant experts.

- Take ownership of impactful projects that will elevate your portfolio.

- Push the boundaries of React within the fast-paced world of finance.


‍♂️ About You:

- You have a degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

- You bring 2+ years of professional React experience, staying ahead of the latest trends.

- You thrive in dynamic, startup-like environments where innovation is key.

- Writing clean, efficient code is second nature to you, and you’re passionate about best practices in web development.

- You’re excited by the challenges of working with large datasets and complex algorithms.


️ Your Skill Set:

- Strong expertise in React.js.

- Experience with Python for full-stack development is a plus.

- Knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases.

- Bonus points if you have experience with Rust, distributed systems, or machine learning.


What’s in It for You:

- Engage in challenging projects that influence global markets.

- Work with cutting-edge technology in a collaborative environment that feels more like a startup than a traditional finance firm.

- Competitive compensation and benefits to match your skills.

- Opportunities for travel between global offices (if that interests you).


If you’re ready to make a significant impact in the fintech world and want to work in an environment that values innovation and creativity, let’s connect! This is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for to take your React expertise to the next level.


Apply now or reach out to me directly for more details. Your future self will be glad you did!

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