Software Engineer II - Frontend Focus (Viator)

TripAdvisor LLC; City Of London, Packmoor; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading travel platform is seeking a Software Engineer II with a focus on frontend development using React and TypeScript. This role offers a remote-first work environment with flexibility for on-site gatherings and a competitive compensation package. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with product managers and designers, contributing to the development of web applications while ensuring code is released frequently. The company emphasizes inclusivity and work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive compensation packages

Flexible schedule

Tuition assistance

Travel perks

Qualifications

• Frontend-focused software development experience with React and TypeScript.
• Willingness to learn backend concepts on the job.
• Strong collaboration skills in a distributed team.

Responsibilities

• Develop frontend features using React and TypeScript.
• Collaborate with product managers and designers across the software lifecycle.
• Release code to production regularly in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

React

TypeScript

GraphQL

Collaboration

Tools

AWS

Kubernetes

Job description

Overview

Software Engineer II - Frontend Focus (Viator). Oxford or London, UK. This role is remote-first with periodic in-person gatherings at your closest office for team connection and planning.

Responsibilities

• Develop frontend features primarily using React and TypeScript, with GraphQL, and related web technologies.
• Collaborate closely with product managers and designers from design to deployment, contributing to the full software lifecycle.
• Work across Viator's web stack (viator.com and related web applications) with occasional backend work as needed.
• Release code to production regularly (every few days) in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Frontend-focused software development experience with React and TypeScript; comfortable working with diverse tech stack elements (e.g., GraphQL, databases, and cloud services) as part of a frontend-oriented role.
• Willingness to learn backend concepts on the job; no immediate requirement to be an expert in backend development.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively with product managers, designers, and other engineers in a distributed team.

Tech Stack

Viator’s web stack includes Java, React, TypeScript, GraphQL, Kubernetes, SQL and NoSQL databases, and runs on AWS. You don’t need to have experience with everything listed, but you should be hungry to learn.

Perks

• Competitive compensation packages, including base salary and annual bonus.
• Work your way with flexibility to suit your lifestyle; remote-friendly with optional on-site visits.
• Flexible schedule. Strong emphasis on work-life balance, accountability, and trust.
• Donation matching for qualifying charitable donations.
• Tuition assistance for qualified programs.
• Lifestyle benefit annually to spend on travel, wellness, or personal needs.
• Travel perks including discounts.
• Employee assistance program and comprehensive health benefits.

Our Values

• We aspire to lead
• We’re relentlessly curious
• We’re better together
• We serve our customers, always
• We strive for better, not perfect

Our workplace is inclusive and accessible. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruitment process, please contact your recruiter or the team at [e-mail].