Principal Web UI Developer (React), Budapest

About the Position

Principal Web UI Developer (React), Budapest

Lab49 is an award-winning specialist consultancy that creates bespoke technology in partnership with the most important companies in finance. Founded in 2002, we have been at the forefront of technological change, delivering hundreds of projects for clients including all the world’s tier-one investment banks and many of the largest buy-side firms globally.

We are seeking a Principal Web UI Developer (React) to join our Budapest team. This role involves leading the design and build of user experiences using modern web development technology and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Partner with clients to lead the design and build of user experiences using modern web development technology and techniques.
• Contribute to the Interactive Practice: The UI engineering team within Lab49.
• Act as a hands-on engineer and architect to support work across the Interactive front-end Interactive Practice.
• Partner with client counterparts and stakeholders to maintain and build relationships.
• Partner with the Lab49 business development team to create and deliver compelling pitches.
• Assist in developing effective management skills and practices among line managers in the Engineering practice.

Requirements

• 10+ years of hands-on experience designing and building complex, commercial-grade software applications, with 5+ years leading Agile teams.
• Proven track record in effective leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making.
• Experience managing project teams and interacting with clients in finance, consulting, or start-up environments.
• A passion for technology and innovation, staying informed about the latest industry trends.
• Experience with JavaScript and TypeScript, with modern frameworks (e.g., React).
• Experience with one or more cloud platforms with a working understanding of contemporary SDLC practices such as continuous delivery.
• Strong understanding of the value of testing, quality, continuous integration, source control, and code reviews.
• Experience in capital markets, financial markets/products, consulting is highly desirable.

Nice to Have

• Backend engineering experience, ideally with.NET, Java, or Python.
• Experience working with common financial products such as Bloomberg, Symphony, or other tools commonly used in a finance context such as Salesforce, Databricks, and others.

We Offer

• Opportunity to work with an established partner for most financial institutions on Wall Street.
• Exposure to a variety of environments, business domains, technologies, and people.
• A supportive and inclusive environment for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Equal employment opportunity policy that prohibits discriminatory practices or harassment.

About the Company

Lab49 is committed to maintaining a supportive and inclusive environment for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We respect the varied identities, abilities, cultures, and traditions of the individuals who comprise our organization and recognize the value that different backgrounds and points of view bring to our business.

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