Frontend Engineer

algo1; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A stealth-mode AI company in the UK is seeking a Frontend Engineer to design and build engaging web experiences for retail. You will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to implement reactive interfaces and contribute to API design. The successful candidate will possess strong UX and web framework expertise, particularly with React and Next.js, and a track record of deploying cloud-based solutions. This role offers a full-time opportunity at a mid-senior level.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of UX principles and web design fundamentals.
• Extensive experience with modern web frameworks and patterns.
• Experience with real-time and bi-directional communication protocols.
• Built and deployed services on any major cloud provider.
• Proficient in fast iteration and prototyping using AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement reactive, real-time web interfaces for content personalisation.
• Advocate for user needs and wants.
• Translate user and business needs into functional frontend code.
• Contribute to API and system design and documentation.

Skills

UX principles

Modern web frameworks (React, Next.js, Tailwind)

Real-time communication protocols (WebSockets, SSE)

Fast iteration using AI tools (Lovable, Bolt, Cursor)

Tools

Azure

GCP

AWS

Kubernetes

Docker

Job description

Data & AI | Technology & Engineering Leader

About Us:

We’re a VC-backed stealth-mode company building behavioural AI solutions for the retail industry. Our platform is designed from the ground up — no legacy, no patchwork systems — just a clean slate and a clear vision. Our mission is to bring the intelligence of modern machine learning directly to the in-store shopping experience.

Role:

We’re looking for an experienced Frontend Engineer to work closely with product, design, mobile, and machine learning team members to design & build experiences that re-define retail shopping. You'll help help build engaging & intuitive web experiences using highly responsive UI components and real-time data flows.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement reactive, real-time web interfaces that help manage & redefine what is possible with in-store content personalisation
• Understand & advocate for user needs/wants
• Translate user and business needs into functional frontend code
• Contribute to API and broader system design & documentation

Essential Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of UX principles and web design fundamentals
• Extensive experience with modern web frameworks and patterns (eg. React, Next.js, Tailwind)
• Experience with real-time and bi-directional communication protocols and patterns (eg. WebSockets, SSE)
• Built and deployed services on any major cloud providers' services (Azure, GCP, AWS)
• AI-Native development: fast iteration & prototyping using AI tools such as Lovable, Bolt, or Cursor as a collaborator.

Nice to Have:

• Some experience in backend development (Python/Java/Go)
• Experience with container orchestration and service containerisation (Kubernetes, Docker)
• Worked in an IoT or Edge-oriented architectures
• Experience or knowledge in retail POS, inventory, or loyalty systems

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting