Front-end Engineer

The organisation

High performance, low latency, financial markets… You know where this is going right? Yup, trading. Business is booming right now and this company is looking to make the most of it. This is where you come in.

The position

You have my curiosity

The Netherlands has always been at the forefront of financial trading and this firm is looking to keep it that way. This trading company is one of the world’s biggest liquidity providers that help maintain and improve the overall transparency and efficiency of the ecosystem. As a High-Frequency trading firm, it breathes technology. Make no mistake, IT is their core business. Because in such a highly competitive market, performance, speed, and reliability are key. This is where you come in. As a business partner, we give you a unique opportunity to join a leading trading firm with an innovative but open culture at the heart of their business. Do you like thinking out of the box, do you have a creative mind, and do you love working in a high-paced environment, then I am looking for you!

Tasks & responsibilities

Now you have my attention

As a Front-end Engineer, you will be working closely together with the Java and C++ Development teams to design a framework used across the web infrastructure. Of course, you’ll need to bring the right set of tools to turn things around. A solid background in Computer Science or a closely related field is essential. As is, with a few years of experience with different web-oriented technologies, you can provide a solid technical vision and are able to choose the correct stack for our specific needs. We are looking for a Front-end Specialist with strong skills in TypeScript in combination with Node en React. If you have experience working with Java or C++ would be great as well, though we’re mainly focused on the willingness and ability to learn. Ultimately, a lot will come down to your mindset and attitude. Being pragmatic, proactive, and always user-focused is key. To enable that, they strive to follow the best software engineering practices and you will be supported by the best working environment, latest technologies, and continuous support from all parts of the organization. 

The offer

So this trading thing, what does it pay?

Pretty damn well, to be honest. Starting with a base salary between €75.000 and €100.000 gross a year, excluding the secondary benefits. And those secondary benefits, are second to none. From a fully catered lunch every day and flexible working to a royal end-of-year bonus. At this firm they really care about professional and personal development; they do encourage their people to be the best at anything they do by offering the right training. On top of that, they have their own private gym where several health coaches provide the people with the right personal sports programs. You know I said speed was key? What are you waiting for? 

Interested?

You can apply to this position by using the link below.