
Frontend Developer (12 month FTC)
On site
London, United Kingdom
Full Time
26-02-2025
Job Specifications
Referment is working with a technology driven hedge fund who are looking for a passionate front-end developer to help build data-driven web applications that enhance investment decisions. Developers will work closely with a small, highly skilled team to deliver innovative, high-quality user experiences, leveraging cutting-edge UX and AI technologies.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain interactive web applications.
Create pixel-perfect UI implementations.
Apply functional programming and optimize performance.
Collaborate across teams to ensure a seamless product.
Required Skills & Experience:
Strong expertise in TypeScript, React, GraphQL, Redux, and CSS-in-JS.
Familiarity with the React reconciliation process and browser debugging tools.
Experience in functional programming and Jest for testing.
Bonus Experience:
Knowledge of RxJS, Node.js, WebSockets, Vite/ESBuild, Docker, and more.
Familiarity with back-end technologies such as C#, Kafka, and Snowflake is a plus.
About the Company
Referment is an innovative award winning recruitment business, built for the Financial Services sector, we use a peer-to-peer sourcing model to identify the best candidates for the right roles. Our approach to recruitment is aligned with creating a collaborative economy. We are focused on rewarding our network of expert referrers for recommending high quality people to us, so everyone benefits. This approach is much more effective and efficient at finding the best match between candidates and roles, allowing us to spend mo... Know more
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