Senior Web Application Developer (Front End)
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Genesis is a global software company with a pioneering vision, technical innovation, and team that is changing IT delivery. Permanently. We've just completed our Series B funding round, backed by Accel, GV (formerly Google Ventures), Salesforce Ventures, Citi, Illuminate Financial and Tribeca Early Stage Partners and due to growth, we're recruiting now for our graduate scheme! Interested? Read on to find out more.
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What are we looking for?
We are currently recruiting for a Developer to join our Application Development team at an exciting time of our rapid expansion. Reporting to the Head of Application Development, our vision is to create a world class platform for our clients.
This is a very technology focused role requiring an understanding of the browser, messaging patterns, good software architecture, databases and a desire to create high-performance applications using Genesis' Web Components based framework. The role is very varied and covers all aspects of technology with a focus on building high quality web front ends.
The Genesis Web Stack:
Please note that we DO NOT use traditional web frameworks here at Genesis, such as React, Angular, Vue etc. We use standards-based Web Components, a.k.a Custom Elements. Web Components are literally, the standard component model of the web, written into the HTML specification. This approach coupled with a variety well defined design patterns, we can not only build components, but entire apps that are future proof and interoperable. Did you know you https://www.youtube.com/ is a web component? You can read more about our Web Strategy in our documentation.
Our web stack consists of:
Lerna (Monorepo management)
TypeScript
Web Components build on top on Microsoft FAST
Design Systems (Styling our base web components, multiple design system variants, design tokens)
CSS + CSS Variables
Dependency Injection
Micro Frontends (Composed small UI sections, WP5 Module Federation)
App Shell / Composite Apps (Schema / config-based app definitions)
Top level router with lazy loading
Custom CLI (Codegen)
WebPack (Apps bundling and WP5 Module Federation)
Rollup (Lib bundling)
CustomEvents, RxJS, Broadcast Channel API, FDC3
Playwright E2E, custom Unit testing setup
Storybook
Electron
ESLint & Stylelint
Github repos, actions, packages
etc.
How you'll play your part
Design and implementation of high-quality web applications.
Utilising the array of Genesis platform components where possible, and creating custom components where design dictates.
Working iteratively and collaboratively with end-users and across development and design teams
Close attention to quality, performance, and timeliness in delivery
Awareness of trends and developments in web and other technologies
Mentoring, code reviews, communicating, and otherwise leading in your areas of expertise
Initiative and ownership in continuously improving the quality and capabilities of the platform and processes of the engineering team by proactively feeding back suggestions to the core platform team.
Requirements
The experience you'll bring
We require highly capable frontend engineers with proven track records working in agile engineering teams on fast paced commercial projects, preferably within the financial industry. You should be a natural problem solver with a passion for staying at the forefront of web technology. Requirements include:
SDLC pipelines
Agile environments
Multiple web frameworks (React, Angular, Vue, etc.)
TypeScript
JavaScript
HTML5
CSS
NodeJS and NPM
Working with Design Systems
REST
WebSockets
RXJS
Ag-Grid
Testing strategies
Understanding of design patterns
Very strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Very strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical persons
Must continually strive to acquire new skills in relevant technology and business
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Ability to set own goals based on shifting priorities
Ability to maintain confidence and composure in stressful situations
Self-starter with strong sense of ownership
Preferred skills and experience
Comfortable working outside of a web framework
Deeper understanding of the browser and web technology
Native web components
Microsoft FAST
JavaScript ES8+ (async await)
CSS-in-JS
AWS
Lerna (Monorepo setups)
Webpack
Rollup
Electron
Microservice architecture and containerisation
Java / Kotlin
Financial markets exposure
Real-time high-frequency low-latency systems
Github repo and / or an open-source contributor
Avid learner
A love of documenting and explaining your work
Other information
What a role with Genesis offers
25 days holiday + 8 days bank holidays
Private Healthcare, Pension Plan and a flexible benefits scheme
Pension Plan and company bonus plan
A tailored personal development and training programme with a dedicated mentor who can help you with your personal development and career goals
Autonomy. Trusted and empowered to deliver and be your best.
The opportunity to work on cutting edge low code and no code technology in a friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment.
Think you can help us change the FinTech industry? Apply now and we'll be in touch once we've reviewed your CV.
We are only accepting applications from candidates directly. Given application volumes, we do not require approaches or CVs from recruitment agencies.
Genesis - Code Less, Do More
About Us
We are technology pioneers with a clear purpose of being the Low-Code Application Platform (LCAP) for financial markets - changing IT delivery across the entire industry. We work faster, harder and smarter than the competition so that we can solve some of the biggest and most complex challenges to deliver innovation and digital transformation.
We value every one of our employees and everyone in the company makes a difference. The diversity of our people makes us who we are and we work hard to make everyone feel included, no matter your background. Come join and be part of the Genesis family of pioneers and lets Code Less and Do More!