Graduate Software Engineer - UI

About Elwood

As an FCA-regulated firm, Elwood Technologies provides institutional investors with a seamless, end-to-end digital asset trading, execution, and risk management infrastructure connected to global markets via a single API. To support the continued growth of this platform, we are now seeking a Graduate Software Engineer to join our UI team.

Job Description

Elwood is currently recruiting a Graduate UI Software Engineer to join our intensive graduate programme within our Engineering team. This initiative focuses on our UI Engineering department, offering deep exposure to the integration of interfaces with our Backend and Market Connectivity infrastructure. Through this specialisation, you will acquire elite frontend technical expertise and comprehensive business knowledge, becoming a vital member of the Elwood community while exploring digital asset markets. For those driven by a career in digital assets and dedicated to crafting high-performance, intuitive user interfaces, this role presents an unparalleled opportunity to launch your UI Software Engineering career with hands-on experience.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and enhance user interfaces across the Elwood technology estate, building intuitive trading and portfolio management platforms.

Work collaboratively with Product, Design, and Backend teams to translate requirements into responsive, highly functional UI features.

Meet deadlines in support of a fast-moving release cycle, ensuring highly reliable frontend deployments.

Leverage modern frontend technologies (such as React, TypeScript, and state management tools) with a continuous improvement mindset.

Contribute to all areas of the frontend development lifecycle, including component design, development, API integration, automated testing (unit and end-to-end), and maintenance.

Qualifications / Knowledge

Degree in a STEM discipline (Computer Science, Software Engineering, or similar)

UI programming experience in React / TypeScript.

A firm grounding in an object oriented programming language: C#, C++, Java, Python,

Strong understanding of computer science fundamentals, including UI/UX principles, responsive design, and web performance optimization.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail and design fidelity.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate across cross-functional teams.

A passion for a career in a FinTech environment, and a genuine interest in the Crypto / Digital Assets space.

What We Offer

💵 Competitive salary and compensation packages

🍎 Fully paid medical and discounted dental schemes for employees and their family

✈️ Generous time off + bank holidays

🍼 Enhanced parental leave for all employees who have been with the company for one (1) year

🚲 Cycle to Work and Cycle Saver schemes

🍔 Fully stocked kitchen and access to weekly Ubereats allowance

💪 Discounted gym scheme

🐕 Employee Assistance Programme

📚 Paid study leave and personal leave

Why Elwood?

Join a series A FinTech company and help shape the future of finance

A startup with deep financial backing and a strong market presence

Our platform is enabling institutional access to the most exciting growth opportunity in Finance

Work with a modern technology stack and help solve high impact problems

Strong client focused team with a diverse background

We’re a Global company and have modern, centrally based offices in London, New York, and Singapore.