Frontend Engineer

heycar; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A vehicle tech firm based in the UK is seeking an experienced frontend developer to work in a dynamic team. The role involves developing responsive web applications primarily using React and TypeScript. Candidates should have strong experience with Next.js and be comfortable collaborating in an Agile environment. The company offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and various benefits including medical insurance and development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonus

28 days off plus bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Learning and development opportunities

Flexible working culture

Social activities

Qualifications

• Strong experience building dynamic, responsive, and performant web applications using React and TypeScript.
• Deep expertise in Next.js with a focus on Server-Side Rendering and Static Site Generation.
• Advanced knowledge of React, including modern hooks patterns.
• Experience working with monorepos for scalable codebases.
• Strong understanding of web performance optimisation and accessibility.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with other engineers and designers to build a product that delivers an empowering user experience.
• Develop a product at pace, using modern frontend technologies.
• Implement highly scalable and maintainable frontend services.

Skills

React

TypeScript

Node.js

Next.js

API-driven development

CI/CD pipelines

Automated testing

Git/GitHub/GitLab

Job description

Since August 2019, we’ve been making it easier for customers to find the right vehicle, and for automotive retailers to sell them.

More recently, we’ve been on a journey…

In June 2025 we were acquired by Volkswagen Financial Services UK (VWFS UK) and our mission is simple: build the right tech solutions for Volkswagen Group UK and its retailers, so they can deliver the best possible experiences to their customers.

We’re a mix of problem-solvers, innovators, and team players who care about doing great work and making a difference. We thrive on collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to excellence. We deliver impactful solutions at pace that put the customer at the centre.

If you're looking for a meaningful challenge, and want to help shape the future of automotive experiences, then read on…

About the role

At heycar you will work in cross-functional teams, turning product requirements into solutions that follow best practices and meet our high standards.

The ideal candidate will have a strong appreciation for design and interaction, as well as an appreciation for concise, performant code, and thrives on collaboration with business, product and design to get the best solutions for our products.

What you’ll do

• Collaborate with other engineers and designers to build a product that delivers an empowering user experience
• Develop a product at pace, using modern frontend technologies
• Implement highly scalable and maintainable frontend services, working with back-end to create an optimal solution
• Share technical solutions through design reviews, pair programming and code reviews

What you’ll need

Technical Skills

• Strong experience building dynamic, responsive, and performant web applications using React, TypeScript, and Node.js.
• Deep expertise in Next.js (or similar meta-frameworks like Remix, Astro) with a focus on Server-Side Rendering, Static Site Generation, and React Server Components
• Advanced knowledge of React, including Suspense, concurrent rendering, and modern hooks patterns
• Experience working with monorepos (NX, Turborepo) for scalable and maintainable codebases
• Proficient in headless CMS integrations (Kontent.ai, Contentful) and API-driven development
• Strong understanding of web performance optimisation, SEO, accessibility (a11y), and core web vitals
• Experience with component-driven development using Storybook or similar tools
• Solid experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing (Jest, Testing Library, Cypress, Playwright), and TDD/BDD practices
• Strong Git/GitHub/GitLab skills, including branching strategies (Gitflow, trunk-based), code reviews, and collaborative workflows

General Skills

• Strong computer science fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, OOP, system design)
• Understanding of scalable infrastructure, cloud platforms (AWS, Vercel, Netlify), and DevOps principles
• Analytical problem-solving mindset with a focus on performance and user experience
• Ability to collaborate with designers, product managers, and backend engineers in an Agile/Scrum environment
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a detail-oriented approach
• Passion for emerging frontend technologies and optimising developer experience
• Love for logic, problem-solving, and clean, maintainable code

What we’ll give you

• Compensation: We offer a competitive salary + performance based bonus
• Holidays: We want you to relax, you’ll have 28 days off (plus bank holidays) throughout the year. We also give you an extra day off to enjoy your birthday!
• Benefits + Perks: With private medical insurance, learning and development opportunities and mental health support we’ll give you the extra boost.
• Hybrid Working: We have a flexible working culture here at heycar. With hybrid working in our offices in Holborn (London) and working from home days.
• Feedback: You'll be joining more than just another scale up - our team are at the heart of everything we do; here we don’t leave things unsaid, we encourage honest feedback.
• A Challenge: Fast paced but not fraught. So we need you to keep up, push back and question where you see fit.
• Fun: We provide a fully stocked kitchen and bar, an awesome office environment and epic socials.

If you’re ready to work with a creative, high-performing group of people we want to hear from you.

Please apply directly to this role.

Contact : Reece Jagger for more details.

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