Company Overview
Spark Systems is a Singapore-based FinTech firm building smart, low-latency electronic trading platforms for institutional FX markets. We enhance user experience with stable, fast execution, data-driven analytics, and innovative technology for diverse buy-side clients.
Job Summary
Spark Systems seeks a Web Developer passionate about building high-performance, scalable web applications for a low-latency electronic trading platform, solving complex technical challenges, and collaborating across teams to deliver impactful trading solutions.
Responsibilities
- Build and enhance responsive, scalable web applications for a low-latency electronic trading platform to support global FX markets
- Develop maintainable frontend and non-UI components that improve platform stability and user experience
- Integrate REST APIs and real-time data streams using WebSocket to enable seamless data flow and execution
- Collaborate closely with Product, QA, and Engineering teams to deliver high-quality features from design through production release
- Participate in code reviews, testing, deployment, and continuous improvement to ensure production-quality code
- Investigate performance bottlenecks and optimize application responsiveness and scalability for end users
- Take ownership of feature development, demonstrating initiative and accountability throughout the software lifecycle
Preferred competencies and qualifications
- Proficiency in JavaScript / TypeScript for building dynamic web applications
- Experience with React.js to create interactive user interfaces
- Knowledge of HTML5 and CSS3 for responsive design implementation
- Familiarity with REST APIs and WebSocket protocols for real-time data integration
- Use of Redux Toolkit or other state management libraries to manage application state effectively
- Competence in Git version control and browser developer tools for debugging and collaboration
- Problem-solving and debugging skills applied to complex technical challenges in a fast-paced environment
- Bonus skills include Java, Canvas API, Web Workers, Jenkins, Maven, monorepo environments, and experience with financial markets or trading platforms
Why Join Spark Systems
- Work on mission-critical technology used in global financial markets
- Solve real-time, high-performance engineering challenges
- Join a collaborative and innovative engineering culture
- Learn from experienced professionals in FinTech and Capital Markets
- Have a direct impact on product development and client success
Application Requirements
- Submit your CV/Resume
- Provide GitHub profile (if available)
- Share portfolio or project links
- Include examples of web applications you have built
