Mid-Level Front End Developer

Oodle Finance; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial technology company in Manchester seeks a Mid-Level Frontend Developer to create responsive web applications using React and TypeScript. The role involves integrating with GraphQL and RESTful APIs, implementing reactive UI patterns, and contributing to CI/CD pipelines. Candidates should have 3–5 years of experience in frontend development with a focus on modern JavaScript frameworks. Competitive benefits include annual holiday, private medical, and a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Annual paid holiday (25 days rising to 28 after 3 years)

Private medical via vitality

5% pension contribution

Free breakfast and drinks

Employee discounts

Volunteer day per year

6 free counselling sessions

Enhanced sick and family leave

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional experience in frontend development.
• Experience with GraphQL (Apollo Client or similar).
• Familiarity with Node.js and Express for frontend build tools or middleware.
• Understanding of reactive programming concepts and RxJS (preferred).
• Experience with version control (Git) and Agile development practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain responsive web applications using React and TypeScript.
• Integrate with GraphQL and RESTful APIs built on Java and reactive frameworks.
• Build and maintain Node.js/Express middleware or tooling.
• Implement reactive UI patterns using libraries such as RxJS.
• Contribute to frontend build processes and infrastructure-as-code practices.

Skills

React

TypeScript

GraphQL

Node.js

Express

RxJS

HTML5

CSS3

Git

Jest

Docker

Kubernetes

Tools

Terraform

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

Job description

About Oodle

Our mission is to be the UK’s simplest way to find and finance a great value used car. We want to put car buyers back in control and make the car buying experience as simple, straightforward, and joyful as possible. We are a team of 450 people located in Manchester, Oxford and London. Over the past 6 years we’ve supported 10,000’s of customers on their car buying journey and know 2025 is shaping up to be another exciting year.

Job Title

Mid‑Level Frontend Developer

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain responsive web applications using React and TypeScript.
• Integrate with GraphQL and RESTful APIs built on Java and reactive frameworks.
• Build and maintain Node.js/Express middleware or tooling where needed to support frontend delivery.
• Implement reactive UI patterns using libraries such as RxJS.
• Collaborate with backend teams to optimize data flow and API contracts.
• Write clean, modular, and testable code with consistent adherence to standards.
• Work with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Jenkins) for automated builds, tests, and deployments.
• Contribute to frontend build processes and infrastructure‑as‑code practices (Terraform, Helm).
• Participate in code reviews, agile ceremonies, and product design discussions.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional experience in frontend development.
• Experience with GraphQL (Apollo Client or similar).
• Familiarity with Node.js and Express for frontend build tools or middleware.
• Understanding of reactive programming concepts and RxJS (preferred).
• Experience integrating with backend microservices and reactive APIs (e.g. RSocket).
• Solid understanding of HTML5, CSS3, and pre‑processors like SASS/LESS.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI.
• Basic knowledge of Terraform (infrastructure as code) and Helm (deployment strategy).
• Experience with version control (Git) and Agile development practices.
• Strong understanding of frontend testing tools (Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress, or Playwright).
• Experience building Progressive Web Apps (PWAs).
• Familiarity with containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Understanding of performance monitoring tools and best practices.
• Basic knowledge of Java and Spring Boot concepts for backend collaboration.
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• 📹 Face to Face Interview (1 hr)

Benefits & Perks

• Annual paid holiday (25 days rising to 28 after 3 years’ service) and bank holidays.
• Private medical via vitality and health cash plan via Simply Health.
• 5% pension contribution.
• Free breakfast, drinks and fruit in the office.
• Employee discounts across major shops.
• 1 day volunteer day per year.
• 6 free counselling sessions via EAP.
• Enhanced sick leave and family leave.

EEO Statement

Oodle is proud to be an inclusive workplace, and we recognise diversity of experience, thoughts and backgrounds leads to better customer outcomes and an environment where our colleagues can thrive. We have several DEI networks which are made up of our ‘Oodlers’ who strive to make positive impacts to our cultures.