Senior Front-End Engineer (UI) - Banking

Senior UI Developer - Front-Office/Banking

Central London | Hybrid Working

9-12 months OR Permanent

Brief

We're recruiting for a UI Developer to join a front-office technology team building web-based applications used within a banking environment. This role focuses on delivering intuitive, high-performance user interfaces that support business-critical workflows.

You'll work closely with backend engineers, product owners, and business stakeholders, contributing to a modern UI codebase with real users and real impact.

Key Responsibilities

Build and enhance modern web UIs using JavaScript / TypeScript and modern frameworks (e.g. React)

Translate business requirements into clean, user-focused interfaces

Work closely with backend teams to integrate APIs and real-time data

Contribute to UI standards, reusable components, and best practices

Own features end-to-end: from design discussion to delivery

Essential Experience

Strong experience as a UI / Front-End Developer

Solid knowledge of JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, and modern UI frameworks

Experience delivering production-grade web applications

Comfortable working with business users and non-technical stakeholders

Able to work independently in a fast-paced delivery environment

Desirable Experience

Banking or financial services experience

Exposure to front-office, trading, or risk platforms

Experience working with real-time or data-heavy UIs

Why This Role

High-visibility UI work within a banking environment

Modern front-end stack and real ownership

Hybrid working model

Flexibility to join on a contract or permanent basis

Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law.

Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers.

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