Validus is looking for a talented mid-level engineer to join our frontend development team. The frontend team is responsible for the design and development of our web applications implemented in React.
The frontend development team is part of the broader technology team working in collaboration with quants, backend and platform engineers. Our teams work together to grow our technology platform, Horizon. Horizon comprises multiple applications for trade execution, portfolio management and risk analysis for alternative asset managers in various domains, such as private equity, private debt and real estate.
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver new features to a high standard with meaningful test coverage for Validus applications including the order management system and the risk management system
Collaborate with backend, quant, and platform teams to integrate features and resolve issues across the stack
Participate in code reviews, supporting more junior colleagues and learning from experienced engineers to continually improve technical skills
Contribute to UI/UX improvements across the Horizon platform to improve ease-of-use, and uphold consistency in our design principles
Participate in agile ceremonies, such as daily stand-ups, backlog refinement, estimation, and retrospectives
Contribute ideas to improve the frontend technology stack, working alongside senior engineers to implement new technologies
Support development and maintenance of features that use real-time data communication (e.g. via WebSockets)
Work within our Nx-based frontend monorepo to implement new functionality and maintain existing components
Utilise Zustand and TanStack Query for state and data management, and React Router for routing
Work on real-time data components, such as market data in graphs using HighCharts, to keep users up to-date
Use HandsOnTable to display large amounts of data, whilst improving performance to give the user an "excel" like feel within the browser
Requirements
Strong TypeScript knowledge
Strong React knowledge
Experience with state management libraries, such as Zustand or Redux
Ability to write clean, maintainable and testable code
Experience with writing automated tests and testing frameworks like Vitest and Playwright
Experience in consuming data from APIs using architectural styles like REST and GraphQL
Ability to implement beautiful styles using CSS
Good communication skills working in a cross-discipline environment
Benefits
Validus Risk Management is an independent technology-enabled advisory firm specialising in the management of FX, interest rate and other market risks. We work with institutional investors, fund managers and portfolio companies to design and implement strategies to measure, manage and monitor financial market risk, using a market-tested combination of specialist consulting services, trade execution and innovative risk technology.
Working at Validus can offer an exciting opportunity for both personal development and professional growth. Share in our mission to become the largest and most respected specialist provider of financial market risk services in the world. Notable benefits include a competitive remuneration package (salary + bonus), pension contributions, regular social events, train ticket loans and financial support towards professional qualifications.
Validus is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.