Job Title
Software Engineer - Frontend
Job Description
We are looking for front-end software engineer to help us introduce new US based products into the rest of the world's financial markets. You will be participating in business decision process, design and architecture of new solutions as well as coding, testing and releasing.
So, who are we?
Hello, we’re IG Group. No, not Instagram – though we're a pretty big deal ourselves.
We’re a global, FTSE 250-listed company made up of a collection of progressive fintech brands in the world of online trading and investing. The best part? We’ve snapped up many awards for our top-class platforms, forward-thinking products, and incredible employee experiences.
We believe in financial freedom. And our purpose is to help ambitious people achieve it. Around 400,000 people use our groundbreaking technology and forward-thinking platforms to trade the financial products they know and love.
Did we mention we have offices in 18 countries? Yes, when you join IG Group, you'll have the chance to work across multiple brands, with people all over the world. Join us for an exciting future and let’s innovate together!
Your role in the Team
You will be working in cross-capable team covering full technological stack (front-end, middleware, mobile apps). We are responsible for introduction of brand, new financial instruments into the world's markets and directly increasing revenue of US division.
What you’ll do
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Designing new solutions to problems presented by business
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Implementing designed solutions
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Testing and releasing implementations
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Supporting delivered solutions (in the wake of: you build it, you run it, you love it
Who we’re looking for?
You’re curious about things like the client experience, the rapid developments in tech, and the complex world of fintech regulation. You’re also a confident, creative thinker with a knack for innovating. We know that you know every problem has a solution. Here, you can try new ideas and lead the way in creating inspiring experiences for our clients and everyone around you.
We don’t fit the corporate stereotype. If you want to work for a traditional, suit-and-tie corporate that just gives you a pay cheque at the end of the month, we might not be for you. But, if you have that IG Group energy and you can stand behind what we believe in, let’s raise the bar together.
What you’ll need for this role
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3+ years of experience with JavaScript.
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Proven experience in TypeScript
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Must experience with React Framework
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Experience in TDD concept
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Ability to solve problems independently
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Experience with designing long-term solutions
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Communicative English language skills
How you’ll grow
When you join IG Group, we want you to have more than a job – we want you to have a career. And you can. If you spot an opportunity, we want you to chase it. Stretch yourself, challenge your self-beliefs and go for the things you dream of. With internal and external learning opportunities, and the tools to help you skyrocket to success, we’ll support you all the way.
And these opportunities truly are endless because we have some bold targets. We plan to expand our global presence, increase revenue growth, and ultimately deliver the world’s best trading experience. We’d love to have you along for the ride.
What you’ll get
As well as having the chance to attend regular social events and join special-interest groups, you get an attractive selection of benefits working with IG:
• Matched giving for your fundraising activity
• Flexible working hours and work-from-home opportunities
• Performance-related bonuses
• Pension, insurance and medical plans
• Career-focused technical and leadership trainings in-class and online, incl. unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning platform
• Contribution to gym memberships and more
• A day off on your birthday
• Two days’ volunteering leave per year
Where you’ll work
We follow a hybrid working model; we reckon it’s the best of both worlds. This model also feeds into our secret ingredients for innovation: diversity, flexibility, and close connection. Plus, you’ll be welcomed into a diverse and inclusive workforce with a lot of creative energy. Ask our employees what their favourite thing is about working at IG, and you’ll hear an echo of ‘our culture’! That’s because you can come to work as your authentic self.
The things that make you, you – like your ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith, age, gender identity/expression or physical capacity – can bring a fresh perspective or new skill to our business. That’s why we welcome people from various walks of life; and anyone who wants to help us realise our vision and strategy.
So, if you’re keen to connect with our values, and lead the charge on innovation, you know what to do.
Number of openings
1
