Principal UI Engineer
VanRath
Belfast, United Kingdom
7 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
English Compensation
£ 80KJob location
Belfast, United Kingdom
Tech stack
JavaScript
Agile Methodologies
HTML5
Automation of Tests
Browser Compatibility
Software Quality
Code Review
Data as a Services
Performance Tuning
Secure Coding
Selenium
TypeScript
React
Cypress
Material Design
Playwright
Front End Software Development
Es2015
Job description
Be part of a globally recognised organisation driving innovation in financial market infrastructure. As a Principal UI Engineer, you'll take a leading role in delivering impactful, user-focused applications that enable clients to access world-class liquidity and data services. You'll work in a fast-paced, Agile setting alongside international teams., * Provide technical leadership to front-end teams, ensuring high standards of code quality
- Shape and maintain UI architecture across various products
- Research and introduce new technologies to enhance front-end capabilities
- Work closely with product managers and stakeholders to align development with business needs
- Lead code reviews and technical discussions to support continuous improvement
- Build and maintain shared UI components and libraries to ensure consistency and efficiency
For more details, apply via the link provided or reach out to VANRATH for a confidential discussion.
Requirements
- Proven background in front-end engineering, with strong skills in React, TypeScript, modern JavaScript (ES6+), and HTML5
- Solid experience designing scalable UI architectures, including reusable components and design systems
- Ability to deliver polished, cross-browser compatible interfaces
- Hands-on experience with testing tools such as Cypress, Selenium, or Playwright
- Understanding of performance optimisation and secure coding practices
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical ideas clearly
- Previous experience mentoring developers and promoting engineering best practices
Benefits & conditions
- Attractive and competitive salary
- Full health and wellbeing package
- Flexible/hybrid working options
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Supportive, globally connected team environment
About the company
This organisation is a leading global broker with a strong reputation for cutting-edge trading technology and worldwide market presence. They are committed to innovation and excellence within the financial services industry.