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Lead Web UI Developer

London

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ION Group

ION Group

5,001-10,000 employees

Provides trading and workflow automation software

Data & Analytics
Consulting
Enterprise Software
Fintech
Quantitative Finance
Financial Services

Expert

London, UK

Category
Product & UX/UI Design
UI/UX & Design
Required Skills
Agile
JavaScript
UI/UX Design
Requirements
  • 10+ years of commercial-grade web/front-end development experience
  • Strong experience in modern JavaScript, ideally TypeScript, building web applications with modern frameworks such as React, Angular and/or Vue
  • Solid skills interacting with multiple types of API formats, preferably REST and GraphQL, but additional skills with Websockets, SSE, RPC would be desired
  • Contribute to the design process from gathering requirements, planning and ideating from the start of a project
  • Demonstrate an understanding of user behavior and how to tailor web experiences to meet the needs of users
  • Work with designers and other partners to collaborate on design & wireframing and take responsibility for delivering high-quality implementations
  • Experience with Agile development methodologies
  • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
  • Demonstrable team leadership experience
  • Knowledge of, and strong demonstrated interest in, global financial markets and financial products is a strong plus
  • Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Math, or related work experience
Responsibilities
  • Technical Vision and Strategy: Develop and communicate a clear technical vision and strategy for building web experiences within the organization
  • Lead the architectural design and evolution of web experiences to support our growth and innovation goals
  • Team Development: Lead the development of the engineering teams skillsets and growth
  • Provide continuous support for engineers, allowing the whole team to be productive and execute on the vision that you help define
  • Software Development Leadership: Maintain hands-on involvement in software development, setting best practices, and ensuring high standards of quality
  • Mentor and guide the development team in implementing complex UI concepts and efficient coding techniques
  • Architecture and System Design: Craft robust, scalable, and flexible UI application architectures that support the needs of the business while accommodating future growth and technologies
  • Technical Innovation: Identify and evaluate new technologies, tools, and practices that can enhance the organization's data capabilities
  • Lead the adoption of cutting-edge UI technologies, such as code quality tools, static analysis, build time optimization, and run time monitoring
  • Collaboration and Influence: Work closely with product owners, data specialists, and cross-functional teams to align technical solutions with business needs
  • Influence decision-making at the highest levels of the company with your technical expertise and vision
  • Performance and Scalability Optimization: Ensure data systems are optimized for performance and scalability
  • Conduct code reviews, system simulations, and performance testing to identify bottlenecks and improvement opportunities

ION offers mission-critical trading and workflow automation software to financial institutions, corporations, central banks, and governments, enabling improved decision-making, simplified processes, and empowered teams. The company's strategic approach to automation and investments in research and development are shaping the future of automation technologies.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$42.1M

Headquarters

London, United Kingdom

Founded

1998

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

13%

1 year growth

8%

2 year growth

12%

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

AD&D and disability insurance

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Life insurance

Mental health care

401K plan

Performance bonus

Supplemental workers' compensation

Family medical leave & parental leave

PTO, paid holidays, sick days, bereavement leave, and volunteer time off

Commuter checks

Company social events

Employee assistance program

Free lunch

mobile phone discount