Junior Frontend Software Engineer

NLPatent; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking patent search company in London is seeking a Junior Frontend Engineer to design and build user interfaces for advanced patent tools. Collaborate closely with designers and engineers using modern technologies like TypeScript and React. Applicants should have experience in frontend development and a strong understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. This position offers flexible working and ongoing mentorship in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Flexible working

Pension

Training & Development

Stock Option Plan

Qualifications

• Experience with frontend development or relevant internships.
• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript/Typescript.
• Understanding of responsive design principles.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Design and build core user interfaces for patent search tools.
• Collaborate with designers and backend engineers on responsive applications.
• Develop complex UI components and interactive features.

Skills

Frontend development experience

HTML, CSS, JavaScript/Typescript

Familiarity with React

Responsive design principles

Version control systems (Git)

Problem-solving skills

Willingness to learn

Tools

Git

CSS preprocessors (SASS, LESS)

Build tools (Webpack, Vite)

Job description

About the Role

NLPatent is a next-generation patent search platform used by Am Law 100 firms and Fortune 500 companies. We build advanced web applications that help legal professionals search patents, monitor portfolios, and visualise complex patent data relationships. Our platform combines modern frontend architecture with AI-powered semantic search to make patent research faster, smarter, and more intuitive.

We're looking for a Junior Frontend Engineer to join our team and help design and build the core user interfaces that power our patent search and analysis tools. You'll collaborate closely with designers and backend engineers to create responsive, data-rich applications that transform how users explore and understand patent information. Your work will involve developing complex UI components, implementing interactive features, and contributing to the continuous improvement of our shared component library and design system.

This role offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated real-world applications using modern TypeScript, React, and Next.js. You'll receive mentorship from senior engineers, gain exposure to best practices in scalable frontend architecture, and play a key part in shaping the user experience of a platform trusted by leading law firms and global companies.

Requirements

• Experience with frontend development or relevant internships
• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript/Typescript
• Familiarity with React
• Understanding of responsive design principles
• Experience with version control systems, preferably Git
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work 3 days a week onsite in our London office

Bonus points for

• Exposure to UI/UX design principles
• Experience with CSS preprocessors (e.g., SASS, LESS)
• Experience with build tools (e.g., Webpack, Vite)
• Interested in working with APIs or Python
• Experience or familiarity with patent data is a plus

Benefits

• Flexible working
• Pension
• Training & Development
• Stock Option Plan