Front-End Engineer
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Front-End Engineer within Quant / Research Role
Role: Front-End Engineer within Quant / Research
Client: [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk]
Compensation: Up to £175,000 + exceptional guaranteed bonus + full package
Location: London (Hybrid)
Overview
This is a rare opportunity to join an [Employer hidden] founded by Computer Scientists, where technology is the heart of the business. You will be reporting to a distinguished and highly respected Tech Lead in an environment where engineers lead engineers, ensuring zero red tape and a truly collaborative atmosphere. Based in beautiful London offices equipped with full perks (gym, food, etc.), you will join a small, elite team where your contributions have immediate and visible impact.
The Role
You will be responsible for building next-gen front-end systems that power real-time trading and bringing real-time ML insights to life. This is a high-autonomy role involving greenfield projects and a modern, evolving tech stack. You will work side-by-side with quants to turn complex mathematical models into intuitive, usable interfaces, solving unique challenges at the intersection of high finance and cutting-edge data visualization.
Key responsibilities include:
- Building next-gen front-end systems powering real-time trading
- Crafting interactive dashboards and research tools with live insights and streaming data
- Implementing real-time data streaming and WebSocket-powered interfaces
- Developing high-performance UIs for large-scale datasets and visualisations
- Applying modern React patterns and performance optimisations to mission-critical apps
- Collaborating with quants to industrialise complex models into intuitive interfaces
Requirements
- Minimum 1 year+ experience with React, TypeScript, or Next.js
- Ideally proficient in or exposed to Python
- Solid Computer Science fundamentals (degree preferred but not essential)
- A genuine passion for tech (evidenced by side projects, blogs, or meetups)
- Strong personality and the ability to thrive in a flat, elite team structure
- An innovative mindset ready to solve unique quant-related technical challenges
What’s on Offer
- Market-leading base salary up to £175,000
- Exceptional guaranteed bonus and full benefits package
- Buy-out of notice periods, non-competes, and current bonuses
- Elite, engineer-led culture with high autonomy and no red tape
- Access to premium office perks including on-site gyms and catered food
- Opportunity to work on greenfield projects within a world-class Quant Fund
If you are a Front-End Engineer looking to join one of the world’s most elite teams, please apply for more information.