Lead Front - End Developer to shape front - end architecture and mentor engineers in InsurTech startup. Collaborating across teams to deliver high - quality user experiences.
About the role
- Senior Frontend Engineer developing scalable applications using React for a global fintech company. Collaborating with cross-functional teams and impacting frontend user experiences.
Responsibilities
- Design, build, test, and maintain scalable frontend applications using React and modern JavaScript/TypeScript.
- Lead frontend architecture decisions, ensuring code quality, performance optimisation, scalability, and maintainability.
- Establish and promote frontend engineering standards, including component design, state management, testing strategies, and accessibility best practices.
- Develop and champion robust Continuous Delivery practices, including CI pipelines, automated testing, and feature flagging.
- Collaborate closely with Product, Design, and Backend teams to translate requirements and prototypes into high-quality user experiences.
- Own and evolve shared UI component libraries and design systems to ensure consistency across applications.
- Conduct code reviews, pair programming, and provide mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers.
- Identify and proactively address technical debt, performance bottlenecks, and UX friction points.
- Contribute to improvements in the software development lifecycle, including documentation, standards, and team ceremonies.
- Participate in and help facilitate technical discussions, architecture reviews, retrospectives, and engineering forums.
- Provide technical guidance and support across teams on frontend best practices and modern web technologies.
- Partner with Engineering Leadership to define and execute a roadmap for frontend capability uplift over time.
Requirements
- 5+ years of professional software engineering experience, with strong expertise in frontend development using React.
- Deep knowledge of modern JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS3, including responsive and adaptive design principles.
- Experience in building components with Storybook
- Strong experience with React ecosystem tools such as React Hooks, Context API, state management libraries, and routing solutions.
- Experience building and maintaining scalable component libraries or design systems.
- Solid understanding of frontend performance optimisation techniques (code splitting, lazy loading, caching strategies, Core Web Vitals).
- Experience with frontend testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, React Testing Library Playwright) and test automation practices.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and Continuous Delivery practices in a modern DevOps environment.
- Experience integrating with RESTful APIs.
- Strong understanding of web security fundamentals (e.g., XSS, CSRF, authentication flows, secure storage).
- Proven ability to lead technical initiatives, influence architectural decisions, and mentor other engineers.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Product-oriented mindset with a strong focus on user experience, quality, and business impact.
- Comfortable working in distributed, cross-functional teams with asynchronous collaboration.
- Committed to continuous learning and staying current with evolving frontend technologies and best practices.
- Demonstrated ownership, accountability, and a bias toward action in fast-paced environments.
Benefits
- Competitive salary structure including company bonus scheme
- Genuinely collaborative and friendly culture
- Flexible and hybrid working
- Remote working option - work from anywhere for up to 6 weeks per year
- Ongoing personal development & learning opportunities
- 3 paid volunteering days per year & Workplace Giving Program
- Periodic recognition and reward programs for outstanding performance and achievements
- Frequent events and celebrations
- Comprehensive medical insurance with coverage for your healthcare needs
- Pension fund
- Employee Assistance Program & Wellbeing Initiatives
- Convenient and cozy office located near Astoria at KLUSTER Coworking
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