Principal Frontend Engineer – React, Fintech, Hybrid Role

Client Server; Broadgate; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life assurance

Income protection

Private medical care (you & family)

Travel insurance

Charitable giving

Gym membership

Flexible holiday

Job summary

Client Server, a global technology consultancy, is seeking a Principal Front End Developer/Engineer focused on React. The role offers a competitive salary up to £120k and a comprehensive benefits package. Hybrid work model requires three days per week in our London city office or client sites.

You will lead development for global financial clients, architect responsive UIs, mentor junior engineers, and drive frontend best practices across cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Experience within a financial services or fintech environment.
• Strong React, JavaScript/TypeScript experience.
• Experience with modern CSS techniques (Flexbox, Grid) and frameworks like SASS, Material UI, and Bootstrap.
• Experience with Redux, Webpack, and modern testing frameworks like Jest, Mocha, or Enzyme.
• Thorough understanding of the software development lifecycle.
• Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and Containerisation (Docker / Kubernetes).
• Collaborative mindset with a strong focus on problem-solving and client interaction.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of scalable and secure web applications for global financial clients.
• Architect responsive, accessible, and elegant user interfaces.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver transformative digital experiences.
• Mentor junior team members and provide technical leadership.
• Influence front end strategy and drive best practices.
• Join a collaborative team focused on engineering excellence and continuous improvement.

Skills

React

JavaScript/TypeScript

CSS (Flexbox/Grid)

DevOps/CI-CD

Docker/Kubernetes

Testing (Jest/Mocha/Enzyme)

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Bootstrap

Material UI

SASS

Redux

Webpack

Jest

Mocha

Job description

Client Server, a global technology consultancy, is seeking a Principal Front End Developer/Engineer focused on React. The role offers a competitive salary up to £120k and a comprehensive benefits package. Hybrid work model requires three days per week in our London city office or client sites.

You will lead development for global financial clients, architect responsive UIs, mentor junior engineers, and drive frontend best practices across cross-functional teams.