Head of Front End Development

Head of Front End Development

Salary: Up to £110,000 per annum plus possible equity

Company Overview: Join a dynamic and innovative fintech company that is revolutionizing the financial industry through cutting-edge technology solutions. We are a fast-growing organization that values creativity, collaboration, and a passion for delivering high-quality products that make a real impact on users' financial lives.

Role Overview: We are looking for a talented and experienced Senior Frontend Developer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining our web applications, ensuring a seamless user experience. You will work closely with our backend developers, product managers, and designers to create robust, scalable, and high-performing frontend solutions using modern technologies like TypeScript, React.js, and GraphQL.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and Maintain: Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable frontend code using TypeScript, React.js, and GraphQL.
• Collaborate: Work closely with backend developers, product managers, and designers to implement versatile solutions that meet business needs.
• Optimize: Identify performance bottlenecks and come up with novel ways to improve the user experience.
• Code Quality: Ensure the best possible performance, quality, and responsiveness of the applications by writing clean, well-documented, and maintainable code.
• Mentorship: Provide mentorship to junior developers and contribute to team knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies to ensure our products are built with the best possible tools and techniques.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Frontend Development: Strong experience in frontend development, specifically with TypeScript and React.js.
• GraphQL: Proficiency in using GraphQL for data fetching and state management.
• Web Technologies: Solid understanding of HTML5, CSS3, and modern JavaScript (ES6+).
• Testing: Experience with frontend testing frameworks such as Jest, Cypress, or similar.
• Responsive Design: Experience in building responsive and user-friendly web applications.
• Version Control: Proficient in using Git for version control.
• Agile Methodology: Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development processes.
• Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Desirable Skills:

• UI/UX Design: Basic understanding of UI/UX principles.
• CI/CD Pipelines: Experience with continuous integration and continuous deployment pipelines.
• Cloud Platforms: Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• State Management: Familiarity with state management libraries such as Redux or MobX.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary up to £110,000 per annum.
• Flexible hybrid working environment.
• Private healthcare and wellness programs.
• Pension scheme with company contributions.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Regular team events and social activities.
• Modern office located in the heart of London.

Application Process: If you are a passionate Frontend Developer looking to make an impact in the fintech space, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.