At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop modern front-end applications on the Databricks platform.
- Company: Leading investment banking firm with a focus on data and analytics.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid work model, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on innovation and best practices.
- Why this job: Shape the future of data applications and influence technical direction.
- Qualifications: Extensive Full Stack development experience with strong front-end skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
- Senior Full Stack Developer – Front End
- Department: Data & Analytics
About the Role
We are looking for a Senior Full Stack Developer to help shape the next generation of data applications within our Data & Analytics function.
As our technology stack evolves, we're moving beyond traditional reporting solutions and investing in modern, interactive applications built on the Databricks platform.
This role will play a key part in establishing our front‑end application capability, building scalable solutions, and defining engineering best practices.
You'll work closely with data engineers, analytics teams, architects, and business stakeholders to design and develop enterprise‑grade applications that enable users to interact with data in new and innovative ways.
This is an opportunity to influence technical direction, establish standards, and help build a modern application development capability from the ground up.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop and maintain modern front‑end applications built on the Databricks platform.
- Build full stack solutions that integrate seamlessly with enterprise data platforms and APIs.
- Develop intuitive, responsive user interfaces for data‑driven applications.
- Work closely with backend developers, data engineers and business stakeholders to deliver high‑quality solutions.
- Champion engineering best practices across application architecture, testing, security and deployment.
- Help define governance and development standards for front‑end applications within an enterprise environment.
- Review code, mentor developers and contribute to technical decision‑making.
- Ensure applications are scalable, secure and maintainable.
- Participate in solution design, technical planning and architecture discussions.
- Support CI/CD processes and modern software engineering practices.
- Required Skills & Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience as a Full Stack Developer with a strong front‑end focus.
- Expert knowledge of Java Script/Type Script.
- Strong experience with modern front‑end frameworks such as React and Angular.
- Experience building enterprise web applications.
- Strong understanding of REST APIs and API integration.
- Experience with HTML5, CSS3 and responsive UI development.
- Knowledge of authentication and security best practices.
- Experience working with Git and modern Dev Ops workflows.
- Strong understanding of software engineering principles and design patterns.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Desirable
- Experience developing applications within Databricks.
- Experience using Databricks Apps or related Databricks application tooling.
- Experience with cloud platforms (Azure preferred).
- Experience working with Python.
- Experience integrating with data platforms and analytics solutions.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code.
- Experience working within regulated or financial services environments.
- Technical Stack
- React
- Type Script
- Java Script
- HTML5 / CSS3
- REST APIs
- Python
- Databricks
- Azure
- Git
- CI/CD
- Docker (desirable)
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Full Stack Developer – Investment Banking – Perm – London employer: Oliver James Associates Ltd.
Oliver James Associates Ltd. is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment within a long-established London Market Insurance firm that values flexibility and employee well-being. With opportunities for professional growth and development in risk management, employees benefit from a supportive culture that encourages collaboration and innovation, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in the heart of London.
Contact Details:
Oliver James Associates Ltd. Recruitment Team
