Lead Frontend Engineer — Shape a Next‑Gen Mortgage UX

Acre Software; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech startup in Greater London is seeking a passionate Lead Front-End Developer to enhance the home buying process. You will lead front-end development efforts, ensuring a seamless user experience while collaborating with team members. The ideal candidate should be proficient in JavaScript, React, CSS, and HTML. This role involves mentoring peers and promoting best practices in software engineering, with an opportunity for career progression in management. Competitive perks are offered, including equity options and healthcare benefits.

Benefits

Monthly team social events

One week of free accommodation for relocation

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Opportunity to earn equity

Company laptop and supporting tech

Private healthcare and cash plan

Pension contribution matched up to 4%

Cycle to work scheme

Breakfast, snacks, and drinks provided

Qualifications

• Experience with client-side JavaScript, Typescript, React, CSS, and HTML.
• Ability to write reusable, testable, and efficient code.
• Excellent understanding of automated testing practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and test user interfaces for the mortgage system.
• Convert business requirements into development tasks.
• Promote software engineering best practices within the team.

Skills

Client-side JavaScript (Typescript)

React

CSS

HTML

Automated testing

Issue management

Code versioning

Continuous integration and deployment tools

Job description

A leading fintech startup in Greater London is seeking a passionate Lead Front-End Developer to enhance the home buying process. You will lead front-end development efforts, ensuring a seamless user experience while collaborating with team members. The ideal candidate should be proficient in JavaScript, React, CSS, and HTML. This role involves mentoring peers and promoting best practices in software engineering, with an opportunity for career progression in management. Competitive perks are offered, including equity options and healthcare benefits.