Senior Frontend Developer
Posted 4 days ago by Alphayotta
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The Senior Front End Engineer will play a crucial role in delivering the Private Client Lending Origination Platform (IMPACT), focusing on building and maintaining modular React applications. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills in React and TypeScript, along with a collaborative mindset to work effectively within a team. This position emphasizes modern front-end engineering practices, including performance optimization and accessibility. The role also involves mentoring other developers and participating in agile processes to foster a culture of shared ownership and accountability.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build, maintain, and refine modular React applications using TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, and modern front-end architecture patterns.
- Translate UX designs and prototypes into responsive, accessible, and production-ready interfaces.
- Integrate securely with .NET/Azure backend APIs and workflows.
- Optimise for performance, accessibility, and user experience across devices and browsers.
- Contribute to and uphold Client’s design system and front-end standards.
- Work closely with designers, product owners, and backend engineers to deliver reliable, user-centered features.
- Participate in code reviews, testing, and continuous improvement efforts.
- Mentor and support other developers — sharing experience through collaboration and example.
- Engage in agile ceremonies and help foster a culture of accountability and shared technical ownership.
Key Skills:
- Experience developing front-end applications with React and TypeScript.
- Proficiency in state management.
- Strong understanding of RESTful API integration, authentication, and security practices.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps or similar) and automated testing (Jest, Cypress).
- Solid grounding in UX principles, responsive design, and accessibility (WCAG).
- Confident working within design systems and reusable component frameworks.
- Collaborate across disciplines — particularly with backend and QA engineers.
- Participate in the technology community to learn, grow, and share expertise.
- Exposure to .NET, Azure, or broader full-stack development environments.
- Familiarity with React Query, Next.js, or form-heavy workflows.
- Experience in financial services, lending, or other regulated environments.
- Understanding of modern DevOps practices and cloud-hosted application design.
- Qualifications: AZ-900 or related Microsoft certification desirable.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London Area
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Description Client is seeking a Senior Front End Engineer to help deliver our new Private Client Lending Origination. Platform (IMPACT), a key initiative in transforming the way we originate and manage private client mortgages. We’re looking for an experienced engineer who combines technical depth in React and TypeScript with a collaborative mindset. You’ll bring a strong foundation in modern front-end engineering — building performant, maintainable, and accessible interfaces — while embracing Client’s way of working: a culture of craftsmanship, openness, and shared learning.
Key Responsibilities
- Build, maintain, and refine modular React applications using TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, and modern front-end architecture patterns.
- Translate UX designs and prototypes into responsive, accessible, and production-ready interfaces.
- Integrate securely with .NET/Azure backend APIs and workflows.
- Optimise for performance, accessibility, and user experience across devices and browsers.
- Contribute to and uphold Client’s design system and front-end standards.
- Work closely with designers, product owners, and backend engineers to deliver reliable, user-centered features.
- Participate in code reviews, testing, and continuous improvement efforts.
- Mentor and support other developers — sharing experience through collaboration and example.
- Engage in agile ceremonies and help foster a culture of accountability and shared technical ownership.
Qualifications, Experience and Skills
- Experience developing front-end applications with React and TypeScript.
- Proficiency in state management.
- Strong understanding of RESTful API integration, authentication, and security practices.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps or similar) and automated testing (Jest, Cypress).
- Solid grounding in UX principles, responsive design, and accessibility (WCAG).
- Confident working within design systems and reusable component frameworks.
- Collaborate across disciplines — particularly with backend and QA engineers.
- Participate in the technology community to learn, grow, and share expertise.
- Other beneficial attributes include: Exposure to .NET, Azure, or broader full-stack development environments.
- Familiarity with React Query, Next.js, or form-heavy workflows.
- Experience in financial services, lending, or other regulated environments.
- Understanding of modern DevOps practices and cloud-hosted application design.
- Familiarity with React Query, Next.js, or form-heavy workflows.
- Experience in financial services, lending, or other regulated environments.
- Understanding of modern DevOps practices and cloud-hosted application design.
- Qualifications: AZ-900 or related Microsoft certification desirable