Durlston Partners

UI Developer (Hedge Fund)

Quantitative Developer, Software Engineering, Systematic Trading & Research
£150k base + bonus + benefits
London

Job Title: UI Developer (Hedge Fund)

Location: London

Job Description:

We are seeking a talented and driven UI Developer to join a fast-paced, dynamic team within a leading hedge fund. As a UI Developer, you will play a key role in developing and enhancing user interfaces for our internal and client-facing applications. Your primary focus will be on building intuitive, visually appealing, and data-driven user interfaces using modern web technologies.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain high-performance, scalable, and visually rich user interfaces for financial applications.
  • Work closely with data engineers and analysts to visualize complex financial data, ensuring accurate and meaningful representation of critical metrics.
  • Implement responsive and accessible designs, ensuring a seamless experience across various devices and platforms.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements, design specifications, and product features.
  • Continuously improve the front-end architecture to ensure efficient, reusable, and maintainable code.
  • Optimize web applications for speed and scalability.
  • Participate in code reviews and maintain high coding standards.
  • Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices, proposing innovative solutions.

Qualifications:

  • Strong experience with React, JavaScript, and TypeScript.
  • Proven experience visualizing financial data or working with data-heavy applications.
  • Solid understanding of web technologies (HTML, CSS, RESTful APIs, and WebSockets).
  • Experience with state management libraries (e.g., Redux, MobX).
  • Familiarity with data visualization tools and libraries (e.g., D3.js, Chart.js, or similar).
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Experience working in a finance or hedge fund environment is a plus.

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience with data visualization frameworks in financial markets or trading platforms.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control (Git).
  • Exposure to backend technologies or full-stack development.

This is an exciting opportunity for a UI Developer with a passion for finance and cutting-edge technology. If you thrive in a challenging, high-performance environment and are excited to work with financial data visualization, we would love to hear from you!