UI Architect

Job description

What You Will Be Doing - Define and own the front-end architecture for Middle Office applications. - Establish UI/UX design standards, reusable component libraries, and coding guidelines. - Design scalable, maintainable, and high-performing Angular applications. - Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture and security standards. - Lead development of complex UI features using Angular (latest versions) and TypeScript. - Drive adoption of best practices (modular architecture, state management, lazy loading, etc.). - Conduct code reviews, enforce standards, and mentor development teams. - Collaborate with backend teams on API design and integration strategies. - Optimize applications for performance, scalability, and responsiveness. - Ensure high-quality delivery through testing frameworks (unit, integration, E2E). - Identify and resolve UI bottlenecks and technical debt. - Work closely with Middle Office stakeholders (operations, risk, trade processing teams) to translate business requirements. - Partner with UX designers to deliver intuitive and efficient workflows. - Support cross-team initiatives including DevOps, CI/CD, and release management. - Evaluate and introduce modern front-end technologies and tools. - Drive continuous improvement in development processes and frameworks. - Stay updated with evolving Angular ecosystem and industry trends. What You Bring - 8+ years of experience in front-end development, with at least 3+ years in an architect or lead role. - Strong expertise in: o Angular (v12+) o TypeScript o HTML5, CSS3, SCSS - Experience with: o State management (NgRx, Akita or similar) o RxJS and reactive programming o RESTful APIs and microservices integration - Deep understanding of: o Component-based architecture o Performance tuning and optimization o Cross-browser compatibility - Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or similar) - Familiarity with Git-based workflows - Exposure to testing frameworks (Jasmine, Karma, Cypress, Playwright) - Knowledge of containerization (Docker) is a plus Domain Experience (Preferred) - Experience in Capital Markets, Trading, or Middle Office systems - Understanding of: o Trade lifecycle (execution, confirmation, settlement) o Financial instruments (equities, derivatives, FX) o Risk and reconciliation processes