Frontend Engineer

Location: London, United Kingdom (Hybrid - Minimum 2 days onsite per week)?? Start Date: Immediate? Engagement Type: Contract (with potential for permanent employment) Industry: Financial Services / Technology Consulting

We are seeking an experienced and delivery-focused Frontend Developer to join a newly established Centre of Excellence (CoE). This strategic unit is responsible for delivering secure, scalable, and production-grade digital solutions, while setting engineering standards across multiple client engagements.

The ideal candidate will have deep technical expertise in Angular or React, a strong understanding of secure and performant UI architecture, and prior experience contributing to or establishing a Centre of Excellence within a financial services or banking environment.

• Design, develop, and maintain responsive user interfaces using Angular or React.
• Define and implement secure, scalable, and maintainable frontend architecture.
• Collaborate with backend, DevOps, and QA teams to deliver integrated, end-to-end solutions.
• Translate business and user requirements into intuitive, accessible, and performant interfaces.
• Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and architecture discussions.
• Ensure adherence to modern engineering practices including CI/CD, DevSecOps, and Agile methodologies.
• Contribute to UI/UX best practices and promote consistency and quality across frontend implementations.
• Support the development and evolution of CoE standards and reusable engineering assets.

• Proven experience developing enterprise-grade applications using Angular or React.
• Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, and modern frontend development tooling.
• Demonstrated ability to design secure, performant, and accessible frontend architectures.
• Experience integrating with RESTful APIs and backend services.
• Prior experience working in regulated environments such as banking, fintech, or insurance.
• Experience contributing to or establishing a Centre of Excellence in a financial services context.
• Strong knowledge of frontend testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, Cypress).
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience working within Agile delivery frameworks and high-accountability environments.

• Experience with design systems and component libraries (e.g., Material, Storybook).
• Familiarity with performance monitoring and frontend observability tools.
• Exposure to DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Prior consulting experience or experience in client-facing roles.

• Initial contract engagement with a clear pathway to permanent employment.
• Hybrid working model: minimum two days onsite in London, with flexibility to travel to other UK client sites as required.
• This role forms part of a long-term strategic capability within a joint consulting and technology delivery partnership.
• The position is designed as a reusable, high-impact engineering asset for our client.

• A high-impact role within a purpose-built Centre of Excellence.
• Opportunities to work on complex, high-value projects in the financial services sector.
• A collaborative, delivery-focused culture alongside top-tier engineering talent.
• Long-term career development within a respected and expanding consulting capability.

To express interest or learn more, please apply directly or reach out for a confidential conversation.