Frontend Developer

Wave Talent; London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in London is seeking a Contract Senior Frontend Engineer to enhance its platform. This role involves developing user-friendly web applications and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in TypeScript, JavaScript, and React, and experience in high-traffic applications. With a hybrid work model, this position offers flexibility while tackling real-world challenges.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in TypeScript, JavaScript, and React.
• Experience building high-traffic, consumer-facing applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine frontend architecture for user interfaces.
• Collaborate with teams to build scalable frontend solutions.
• Ensure performance optimization and security best practices.

Skills

TypeScript

JavaScript

React

UI/UX patterns

Agile

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

DevOps

Job description

Job Description

Contract Senior Frontend Engineer – Tech for Good | London (Hybrid, 3 Days On-Site)

Wave Talent is hiring on behalf of an innovative, well-funded scale-up that is transforming access to essential services through financial and digital solutions. Combining the agility of a startup with the backing of an established industry leader, this company is scaling its platform to provide greater accessibility and financial flexibility for users.

Why This Role?

The company has successfully launched its core product and is now focused on enhancing its capabilities and scaling adoption. As part of this next phase, they are seeking an experienced

Frontend Engineer (Contract) to drive the development of high-quality, user-friendly web applications.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and refine frontend architecture to create intuitive and accessible user interfaces.
• Work closely with product, design, and engineering teams to build engaging, scalable frontend solutions.
• Ensure performance optimisation, security best practices, and maintainability.
• Take ownership of frontend development, setting technical direction and best practices.
• Collaborate on solving real-world challenges that impact thousands of users.

What We’re Looking For

Core Skills & Experience:

• Strong expertise in TypeScript, JavaScript, and React.
• Experience building high-traffic, consumer-facing applications.
• Strong understanding of browser technologies, security best practices, and UI/UX patterns.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, agile environment.

Bonus Points For:

• Exposure to backend technologies such as Node.js, Java, C#, Python, or Ruby.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Previous experience in regulated industries such as fintech, healthtech, or edtech.

If you're a skilled Frontend Engineer looking for your next contract opportunity in London with a hybrid work model (3 days on-site, 2 days remote), apply now or get in touch for more details!