Senior Fullstack UI Developer (Trading Platform)
The Trading Infrastructure team is working on developing a robust Trading Platform capable of multi-asset trading with high performance. This includes supporting financial instruments with low-latency execution, solid risk controls, and seamless integration throughout trading, risk, operations, and finance processes.
The platform is structured with a modular design incorporating key components like market data feeds, order gateways, risk engines, UI dashboards, middle office reconciliation, and account infrastructure. The emphasis is on event-driven, deterministic system design, real-time observability, and robust security measures.
The technology stack consists of Java (low-latency), Python, Web UI (React/Ag-Grid), Aeron, ClickHouse, Kubernetes, and contemporary CI/CD tools, with a strong focus on automation, scalability, and performance. Additionally, AI-assisted development tools are utilized to enhance team productivity and code quality.
Responsibilities:
- Design, build, and maintain high-performance WebUIs for various trading functions such as order tickets, real-time blotters, position views, and time series charting.
- Develop advanced UI components using React.js, Next.js, and Ag-Grid, with a focus on modularity, performance, and responsiveness.
- Simplify intricate trading workflows, including options and multi-leg strategies, into user-friendly interfaces.
- Integrate frontend with real-time backend systems like AMPS, ViewServer, and custom messaging protocols.
- Contribute to microfrontend and microservices architectures in a scalable multi-team setup.
- Collaborate with backend teams specializing in Java, Python, and scripting tools for fullstack feature development and support.
- Leverage AI-assisted coding tools for efficient development processes and maintaining high-quality code.
- Participate in architectural reviews, code audits, and performance profiling aimed at ensuring a robust and sustainable codebase.
Requirements:
- Minimum 5+ years experience in frontend or fullstack development, preferable within trading or financial systems.
- Proficiency in React.js, Next.js, and Ag-Grid, plus familiarity with modern state management libraries.
- Strong background in building UI for trading systems such as blotters, risk dashboards, and charting tools.
- Demonstrated ability to integrate frontend with real-time streaming backends and WebSocket/REST APIs.
- Sound understanding of the order lifecycle, market data, and trading of instruments like spot, futures, and options.
- Experience in backend development using Java, including API integration and collaboration with platform teams.
- Knowledge of microfrontend architecture and UI composition techniques.
- Familiarity with modern frontend tooling, code profiling, testing, and performance optimization.
- Proficiency in utilizing AI-powered development tools for coding efficiency and code quality maintenance.
Communication & Collaboration:
- Proficient in spoken and written English; knowledge of Chinese or other languages is a bonus.
- Comfortable working in a global team across multiple regions.
- Strong communication skills enabling effective interaction at all levels within the organization.
- Ability to explain complex workflows to both technical and non-technical audiences, fostering alignment across diverse teams.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and attractive annual leave entitlements.
- Flexibility in work hours and potential for remote setup.
- Internal mobility program offering career advancement opportunities.
- Additional work perks like a company visa card provided upon joining.
About the Company: Established in 2016, the company serves over 80 million customers and is a rapidly growing global cryptocurrency platform committed to advancing the adoption of cryptocurrency through innovation. Diversity and inclusion are highly valued, with a focus on creating an equitable and inclusive work environment for all employees. Personal data provided by applicants will solely be used for recruitment purposes. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps.
