Graduate Software Engineer - UI

About Elwood

Elwood Technologies is an FCA-regulated company providing institutional investors with a comprehensive digital asset trading, execution, and risk management platform connected globally through a single API. To support the platform's expansion, we are recruiting a Graduate Software Engineer to join our User Interface (UI) team in London.

Job Overview

As a member of the UI team, you will help develop the front-end of a trading and portfolio management system that handles substantial real-time market and position data. Your work will involve creating dynamic grids, interactive charts, and dashboards essential for traders and portfolio managers to make informed decisions quickly and accurately.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain user-facing features using TypeScript and React.
• Manage real-time streaming data including prices, orders, positions, and profit and loss figures.
• Display extensive and rapidly updating datasets with interactive grids and charts.
• Ensure exceptional performance and precision to maintain accurate data display and responsive interfaces.
• Engage with senior developers, participate in code reviews, and gradually assume greater responsibility.

Qualifications and Skills

• Degree in computing or equivalent experience demonstrated through self-study or projects.
• Familiarity with core web technologies: HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Hands-on experience with TypeScript and React through coursework, projects, internships, or self-directed learning.
• Understanding of modern front-end architecture involving components, state management, and rendering.
• Proven initiative to learn independently, evident through personal projects or published code repositories.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively across teams.
• A strong enthusiasm for FinTech and a genuine interest in crypto and digital asset markets.

Preferred Experience

• Knowledge of Next.js or modern build tools like Vite.
• Experience with data-centric UI components such as ag-Grid or charting solutions like Highcharts.
• Exposure to real-time data handling technologies such as WebSockets.
• Focus on optimizing UI performance in contexts with continuously changing data.
• Interest in finance, trading, and market operations.
• Familiarity with Git and collaborative coding practices.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive salary starting at £50,000.
• Comprehensive medical and discounted dental coverage for employees and their families.
• Generous paid leave including public holidays.
• Enhanced parental leave after one year of employment.
• Bike to Work schemes and cycle savings plans.
• Fully stocked kitchen and weekly lunch allowance.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Employee Assistance Programs for well-being support.
• Paid study leave and personal leave allowances.

Why Join Elwood?

• Opportunity to work for a Series A FinTech firm shaping the future of financial technology.
• Backed by strong financial investors with a reputable market presence.
• Contribute to a platform enabling institutional access to emerging financial growth sectors.
• Work with a modern technology stack tackling impactful challenges.
• Join a diverse, client-focused team with a global footprint including offices in London, New York, and Singapore.