Frontend Engineer

First Orion; Dubai; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Comprehensive medical insurance

Generous paid time off

Retirement or pension benefits

Annual home-country flight allowance

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

First Orion is seeking a Frontend Engineer to design, build, and evolve enterprise web applications that empower carriers and internal teams to manage brands, programs, and reporting.

You will develop scalable user interfaces using Vue.js, collaborate with Product and UX teams, and integrate with REST APIs in a Spring Boot backend environment. The role supports UK remote work and Dubai onsite options, requiring strong frontend skills and agile collaboration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Strong experience building modern web applications using JavaScript frameworks such as Vue.js, React, or Angular.
• Experience developing and consuming REST APIs.
• Strong understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frontend development practices.
• Experience building responsive, user-friendly interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain modern web applications using Vue.js and related frontend technologies.
• Develop enterprise portal experiences used by customers and internal teams to manage brands, programs, and operational workflows.
• Integrate frontend applications with REST APIs and backend services built on Spring Boot.
• Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and UX teams to deliver intuitive and scalable user experiences.
• Build analytics and reporting interfaces that help users visualize and act on key business metrics.

Skills

Vue.js

REST APIs

JavaScript

HTML/CSS

Agile

Tools

Spring Boot

Job description

Level: Mid-Senior Location: Dubai, UAE (Onsite) or UK (Remote) Employment Type: Full-time

About Us

First Orion is a telecommunications technology company focused on restoring trust and transparency to phone communications. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in North Little Rock, Arkansas (USA), First Orion provides solutions that protect consumers from scam and spoofed calls while enabling businesses to deliver trusted, branded calling experiences. With teams across North America, Europe, and the Middle East, First Orion operates in a highly collaborative, distributed environment that brings together world-class engineering, operations, and customer-focused talent. This role will work closely with colleagues across multiple regions, contributing to products and services that help millions of consumers and businesses communicate with confidence.

About the role

We're looking for a Frontend Engineer with a strong frontend focus to help build and evolve the enterprise applications our customers and internal teams rely on every day. This role will be responsible for developing intuitive, scalable user interfaces that enable carriers and internal stakeholders to manage brands, programs, campaigns, and reporting across our platform.

What you’ll do

• Design, build, and maintain modern web applications using Vue.js and related frontend technologies
• Develop enterprise portal experiences used by customers and internal teams to manage brands, programs, and operational workflows
• Integrate frontend applications with REST APIs and backend services built on Spring Boot
• Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and UX teams to deliver intuitive and scalable user experiences
• Build analytics and reporting interfaces that help users visualize and act on key business metrics
• Contribute to application architecture, performance optimization, and frontend best practices
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues across the application stack
• Participate in code reviews and help maintain high standards for code quality and testing
• Support enhancements and new feature development across multiple products and customer-facing applications

What you’ll need

• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience
• Strong experience building modern web applications using JavaScript frameworks such as Vue.js, React, or Angular
• Experience developing and consuming REST APIs
• Strong understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frontend development practices
• Experience building responsive, user-friendly interfaces
• Understanding of software design principles and application architecture
• Experience working in Agile development environments
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills

Nice to have

• Experience with Java and Spring Boot development
• Experience contributing across both frontend and backend application layers
• Experience creating data visualization, reporting, or dashboard solutions
• Experience building multi-tenant enterprise SaaS applications
• Familiarity with relational databases and API-driven architectures
• Experience working with cloud-based applications and distributed systems

While the position primarily follows local business hours in the employee's country of employment, occasional flexibility may be required to support planned maintenance activities, project implementations, and service escalations across time zones. This position may be based in either the United Kingdom or Dubai, UAE.

For UK-based employees, the salary range for this position is £30,800 - £54,100, depending on experience. Compensation for UAE-based employees will be discussed during the recruitment process and will depend on experience.

Company Benefits

Our work environment is energetic, focused, fun, and collaborative. We've created a unique culture built on trust, transparency, and empowerment, where employees are encouraged to take ownership, make decisions, and contribute to the success of the business. Our team is passionate about what we do and driven to make a meaningful impact every day. At First Orion, everyone plays an important role in the bigger picture. Working hours and employment terms will comply with applicable local employment laws and regulations in the country of hire. This role may be based in either the United Kingdom or Dubai, UAE, depending on the selected candidate's location. Applicants must have the legal right to work in their country of residence. We offer a competitive benefits package that varies by location and may include:

• Competitive salary package
• Comprehensive medical insurance
• Generous paid time off and public holidays in accordance with local employment requirements
• Retirement or pension benefits where applicable
• Annual home-country flight allowance for eligible UAE-based employees and dependents
• Flexible working arrangements and a collaborative team environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and development within a global organization

First Orion is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic. By applying for this role, you acknowledge that your personal data will be processed in accordance with First Orion's privacy policy and applicable data protection laws.

First Orion is a global powerhouse in telecommunications technology. With a team of 300+ innovators, we aren’t just a tech provider; we are the architects of Branded Communication and the frontline of scam protection for Fortune 500 giants and the nation’s largest mobile carriers. The mobile experience is broken. 85% of people won’t answer a call from an unknown number. Thanks to scammers and bad actors, the "Unknown Caller" or faceless "800" number has become a symbol of anxiety, causing legitimate connections to be lost in the noise. First Orion provides multiple, cutting-edge ways to bridge the gap between businesses and consumers: Identity Over Anonymity: Through solutions like INFORM® Branded Calling, we replace mystery numbers with verified brand identities, giving people a reason to pick up with confidence. Bulletproof Security: Our real-time fraud detection and scam protection provide transparency at a global scale. Actionable Intelligence: We use advanced analytics to help companies optimize their reach and protect their reputation. We know that world-changing technology starts with a world-class culture. As a 2026 Amazing Workplace for two consecutive years and a certified Great Place to Work for more than 8 years, our foundation is simple: "People First." We believe our team members are our greatest asset, which is why we’ve built a workplace rooted in the same trust and transparency we provide to our customers. For more information, visit firstorion.com. Follow us on socials: LinkedIn | Facebook | X | Instagram | Reddit