Front End Engineer (React/UI)

Position: Front End Engineer (React/UI)

Location: Central London

Hybrid work (3 days per week onsite)

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.

This is a role for someone who knows what great looks like but also values working as part of a team that’s evolving its platform and practices together. You’ll contribute your expertise, help uplift others, and learn from a team equally committed to doing things the right way.

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.

Core skills include:

• 5+ years’ 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.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• AZ-900 or related Microsoft certification desirable