Front-End Developer

About the role

We are looking for a Front-End Developer / Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain reliable software solutions that support our trading platform and internal systems. You will work closely with product owners, business analysts, and fellow engineers to translate requirements into scalable, high-quality applications.

Your mission is to deliver robust software, improve development processes, and ensure operational stability through testing, automation, and continuous improvement. You will contribute across the full development lifecycle — from analysis and proof of concepts to implementation and maintenance.

This is a hands-on role in a fintech environment, ideal for someone who combines strong technical skills with a structured approach to problem-solving and collaboration.

What you'll do:

• Develop, maintain, and improve software products, features, and application-level infrastructure.
• Build proof of concepts to evaluate new ideas and technologies.
• Analyze requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Investigate issues, fix bugs, and ensure system reliability.
• Write and maintain automated tests (unit, integration, and acceptance).
• Participate in code reviews to ensure quality, consistency, and knowledge sharing.
• Design and document solutions, workflows, and system behavior.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align development with business needs.
• Support project planning and prioritize tasks together with the business.
• Automate internal tools and optimize development processes.

Who you are:

• Experience in at least one of the following programming languages: Java, Python, or JavaScript
• Strong understanding of object-oriented and functional programming concepts
• Knowledge of web development concepts (HTTP, REST, HTML)
• Understanding of relational databases and basic SQL
• Experience with unit testing
• Basic system analysis, requirements engineering, and design skills
• Working knowledge of containers (e.g., Docker)
• Experience with distributed version control systems (e.g., Git) and development workflows
• Familiarity with issue management and ticketing systems
• Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)
• Fluent in written and spoken English

Nice to have:

• Experience with Kubernetes
• Experience in the financial sector or with trading

What do we offer:

• A competitive salary based on experience
• Flexible working hours in the heart of Ghent
• A fixed 13th-month salary
• Pension scheme
• Hospitalization insurance
• Meal vouchers
• Travel expense reimbursement
• An annual training budget of €2,000, freely allocated to your professional development
• Team outings, social drinks, and an annual weekend trip with the entire LYNX team

Who we are:

\"LYNX helps you invest in yourself\"
\"Working at LYNX means joining the LYNX family\"
\"The development opportunities make LYNX the best place to work\"

This is what our employees say about LYNX — and it reflects exactly what we strive to offer: a work environment where you can get the best out of yourself. From our offices in Amsterdam, Ghent, Berlin, and Prague, we work every day to provide private and professional clients with the best trading opportunities through a fast, user-friendly, and reliable platform.

LYNX is an international fintech that offers a relaxed and informal environment where around 300 colleagues contribute to the success of our customers. Since entering the investor market in 2006 with very competitive rates and a broad product offering, LYNX has grown into a significant European broker operating in ten countries.

In recent years, our offering has been further enhanced with a highly advanced mobile and

We're an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates without attention to gender identity/expression, age, racial, ethnic and cultural background, religion and beliefs, sexual orientation/identity, disability or neurodiversity.