Frontend Developer

EXL (NASDAQ: EXLS) is a global data and artificial intelligence ("AI") company that offers services and solutions to reinvent client business models, drive better outcomes and unlock growth with speed. EXL harnesses the power of data, AI, and deep industry knowledge to transform businesses, including the world’s leading corporations in industries including insurance, healthcare, banking and financial services, media and retail, among others. EXL was founded in 1999 with the core values of innovation, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect.

We are headquartered in New York and have more than 60,000 employees spanning six continents. For more information, visit www.exlservice.com.

Role Title: Front-End Developer

BU/Segment: Analytics /Insurance

Location: London, United Kingdom (Flexible hybrid working)

Employment Type: Permanent

Summary of the role:

EXL is seeking a skilled Front-End Developer to join our Analytics team in London. You will design and develop responsive, high-performance user interfaces that power enterprise-grade analytics and insurance SaaS platforms.

Working closely with backend engineers, architects and business stakeholders, you will build scalable front-end solutions using React.js and modern JavaScript frameworks. The role requires strong expertise in UI architecture, performance optimisation, and secure integration with APIs and microservices.

Experience within the insurance domain is preferred, particularly exposure to insurance workflows, policy administration, claims or underwriting systems.

As part of your duties, you will be responsible for:

• Develop and maintain client-side components using React.js, Next.js and Node.js
• Design and implement responsive, user-centric interfaces aligned to UX best practice
• Collaborate with backend developers to integrate RESTful APIs and service layers
• Build scalable UI modules following modern architecture principles
• Implement secure authentication mechanisms including JWT and OAuth standards
• Follow established framework standards for application architecture, security and deployment
• Develop reusable components and contribute to design systems and documentation
• Optimise applications for performance, scalability and cross-browser compatibility
• Conduct debugging, testing and defect resolution
• Maintain version control using Git and modern CI/CD pipelines
• Recommend improvements to tools, processes and front-end standards

Qualifications and experience we consider to be essential for the role:

• Strong proficiency in JavaScript and modern ECMAScript standards
• Extensive experience with React.js, Next.js and Node.js
• Experience with Redux, Flux or similar state management libraries
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and frontend integration patterns
• Knowledge of JWT and modern authorisation frameworks
• Familiarity with Webpack, Babel, NPM and modern build tools
• Experience working with SQL and NoSQL databases
• Strong understanding of HTML5, CSS3, JSX and TypeScript
• Experience with browser debugging and performance optimisation tools
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Eligible to work in the United Kingdom

Preferred Experience

• Experience developing front-end solutions within the insurance domain
• Understanding of insurance products, policy administration or claims systems
• Exposure to AWS or cloud-based environments
• Experience with performance testing frameworks such as Mocha or Jest
• Experience working in agile, globally distributed teams

As part of a leading global Data and AI company, you can look forward to:

• A competitive salary with a generous bonus, private healthcare, critical illness life assurance at 4 x your annual salary, income protection insurance, and a rewarding pension.
• EXL provides everyday financial well-being solutions, such as cash back cards, in which you can earn cashback while enjoying discounts, promotions, and offers from top retailers. We also offer a Cycle Scheme where you can save money on bikes and cycling accessories.
• At EXL, we are committed to providing our employees with the tools and resources they need to succeed and excel in their careers. We offer a wide range of professional and personal development opportunities. We also support a range of learning initiatives that allow our employees to build on their existing skills and knowledge. From online courses to seminars and workshops, our employees have the opportunity to enhance their skills and stay up to date with the latest trends and technologies.
• As an Equal Opportunity Employer, EXL is committed to diversity. Our company does not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, age, or disability status.
• EXL employees are eligible to purchase stock as part of our Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• At EXL, we offer a flexible hybrid working model that allows employees to live a balanced, healthy lifestyle while strengthening our culture of collaboration.

To be considered for this role, you must already be eligible to work in the United Kingdom.