Backend OR Frontend Developer - Banking - Contract

About the Client

Our client is a leading banking group. They are currently driving an ambitious digital transformation agenda, building next-generation retail and corporate banking platforms that serve millions of users with a focus on security, speed, and seamless user experience.

Key Responsibilities

Role A: Frontend Developer

• Build and optimize high-traffic web and mobile banking interfaces using modern JavaScript frameworks to enhance the digital customer journey.
• Translate complex UI/UX wireframes into responsive, high-performance, and visually appealing components.
• Ensure cross-browser compatibility and mobile-first responsiveness across all digital banking products.
• Collaborate with designers and backend engineers to integrate RESTful APIs and ensure seamless data flow.
• Conduct performance tuning and front-end debugging to maintain a smooth, "zero-lag" user experience.
• Advocate for best practices in web accessibility and security to protect sensitive client information.

Role B: Backend Developer

• Architect and develop robust server-side logic and high-volume APIs that power the core engine of the bank's digital platforms.
• Design and implement scalable microservices that handle complex financial transactions and data processing.
• Optimize database schemas and queries to ensure data integrity and rapid retrieval for real-time banking services.
• Build and maintain secure integrations with third-party payment gateways and internal legacy banking systems.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including automated testing, code reviews, and CI/CD deployment.
• Identify and resolve system bottlenecks to ensure high availability and resilience of backend services.

Requirements

Frontend Developer

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in frontend development, ideally within a fast-paced fintech or corporate environment.
• Deep proficiency in modern frontend frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Strong command of HTML5, CSS3, and TypeScript/ES6+.
• Familiarity with state management libraries (e.g., Redux) and frontend testing frameworks.
• Excellent eye for detail and a strong understanding of user-centric design principles.

Backend Developer

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Approximately 3-5 years of experience in backend development with a focus on enterprise-grade applications.
• Expertise in at least one major backend language such as Java (Spring Boot), Node.js, or Python.
• Proven experience in designing and consuming RESTful APIs and working with Microservices architecture.
• Solid knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, Oracle, or MongoDB).
• Strong understanding of security protocols, authentication (OAuth2/JWT), and concurrent processing.