Job Description

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Upskills provides expert financial software consulting for investment banks and leading financial institutions in Asia Pacific, Middle East and Europe region. With a strong, Front to Back expertise of the cash and derivatives markets, coupled by an in-depth knowledge of financial markets technologies, we provide smart, business-wise and efficient solutions.
We are seeking a dedicated Front-end Developer who is motivated to combine the art of design with the art of programming. Responsibilities will include translation of the UI/UX design wireframes to actual code that will produce visual elements of the application. You will work with the UI/UX designer and bridge the gap between graphical design and technical implementation, taking an active role on both sides and defining how the application looks as well as how it works. You will take part of important software implementation and be responsible for, and not limited to:

• Develop and maintain web applications using ReactJS, JavaScript and NodeJS.

• Collaborate closely with back-end developers to implement seamless client-server API interactions on the Web UI.

• Participate in peer code and design reviews to ensure high-quality deliverables.

• Work alongside Business Analysts and Project Managers to translate requirements into functional features.

• Handle code deployments, releases, and other operational tasks on a rotational basis, with a strong emphasis on automation and continuous improvement of the build and deployment processes.

• Conduct code reviews and enforce best practices for frontend development, such as modular architecture, code quality, and testing.

• Optionally, present system demos to business users to showcase features and gather feedback.

• Master's or Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.

• Proficient understanding of Angular. Other platforms such as ReactJS and VueJS are an asset.

• Proficient understanding of client-side scripting and JavaScript frameworks.

• Proficient understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues and ways to work around them.

• Proficient understanding of GIT for versioning.

• Understanding of UI component libraries and design systems like Material UI and Ant Design.

• Ability to solve technical challenges and solutions with a strong customer focus.

• Keen interest in financial markets. Working knowledge of financial products is a plus.

• Good command of spoken & written English.

• A fast learner and able to work independently.