Frontend Developer

Job Title: Senior Frontend Engineer (React & TypeScript)

Location: Hybrid (2 days a week in London office)

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Role:

We are looking for a talented and experienced Senior Frontend Engineer with 5+ years of commercial experience to join our dynamic team. You will be responsible for building scalable, robust, and high-performance web applications. The ideal candidate is an expert in React and TypeScript, and is passionate about delivering high-quality user experiences.

This is a hybrid role, requiring 2 days a week in our London office, with the flexibility to work remotely for the rest of the week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain responsive and scalable web applications using React and TypeScript.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (Backend Engineers, Designers, Product Managers) to design and implement new features.
• Optimise applications for maximum speed, scalability, and performance.
• Ensure high-quality code through unit testing, integration testing, and code reviews.
• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve complex technical issues.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in frontend development.
• Mentor junior developers and provide technical leadership within the team.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of commercial experience in frontend development.
• Expert-level proficiency in React.js and TypeScript.
• Strong understanding of modern JavaScript (ES6+) and the web development ecosystem.
• Experience with state management libraries (e.g., Redux, MobX, or React Context API).
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and modern authorisation mechanisms (such as JSON Web Tokens).
• Solid experience with version control systems (Git).
• Experience with automated testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress).
• Familiarity with build tools and bundlers like Webpack, Babel, or Vite.
• Good understanding of CSS preprocessors (SASS, LESS) and component libraries (Material UI, Ant Design, etc.).
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently and within a team.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with server-side rendering (Next.js) and static site generation.
• Familiarity with GraphQL and Apollo Client.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps processes.
• Exposure to Agile/Scrum methodologies.