Overview
In this role you will build cutting-edge front-end applications in TypeScript and React, partnering with product, design, and backend teams to deliver features that traders use daily. You will operate in a fast-moving, autonomous startup, prioritising practical solutions that move the business forward. You’ll shape the front-end architecture, develop reusable components and design systems, and continuously improve performance and UX. This is a chance to impact real-world trading workflows and help redefine an old-guard industry with modern tooling. You will work directly with founders and traders, gaining broad scope and rapid growth in a collaborative, experiment-driven culture.
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain front-end applications in TypeScript and React
- Collaborate with product, design, and backend teams to ship user-focused features
- Develop reusable components, design systems, and contribute to front-end architecture
- Identify UI/UX and performance bottlenecks and implement improvements
- Operate in a high-autonomy startup environment with immediate impact on decisions
Key requirements
- Strong TypeScript and React experience (React 16+)
- Proficient in JavaScript ES6+
- Experience with React Testing frameworks like Jest and Enzyme
- Keen design sense and desire to build better solutions
- Understanding of supporting infrastructure: git, microservices, containers
- Comfortable working with numbers and data, with or without trading/finance experience
- self-starter
- humble
- willingness to ask questions
- TypeScript
- React
- JavaScript ES6+
Front End Developer in London employer: Clarksons
Clarksons is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture in the heart of London. As an Application Support Analyst, you will benefit from a supportive environment that prioritises employee growth through continuous training and development opportunities. With a strong focus on user experience and process improvement, you'll play a key role in enhancing our digital services while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of one of the world's leading maritime service providers.
