Staff Engineer (Full Stack)

Trustpilot; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative online reviews platform in the UK is seeking a Senior Frontend Engineer to lead major initiatives that enhance team performance and project delivery. You will leverage your extensive experience in frontend technologies like React and Node.js, champion Agile practices, and mentor junior team members. Enjoy a competitive compensation package and flexible working arrangements as you contribute to a mission-driven environment sending ripples of trust across digital reviews.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Competitive compensation package + bonus

25 days holiday, increasing to 28 after 2 years

Paid volunteering days

Rich learning opportunities through Trustpilot Academy

Health cash plan, online GP

Access to Headspace mindfulness app

Paid parental leave

Central office amenities

Regular company celebrations and events

Access to over 4,000 deals and discounts

Talent acceleration programs

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in Frontend Software Engineering at a Senior, Principal or Staff Engineer level.
• In-depth knowledge of modern frontend technologies like React and Vue.js is essential.
• Extensive experience with JavaScript based Full-Stack Development, particularly Node.js.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of major initiatives with sustainable engineering practices.
• Cultivate a collaborative environment and integrate diverse perspectives.
• Manage high-risk elements of projects and communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Skills

Frontend Software Engineering

Modern frontend technologies (React, Vue.js)

Full-Stack Development (Node.js)

Cloud services (AWS)

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder management

Mentoring engineers

Customer-centric mindset

Tools

JavaScript

Typescript

Python

Docker

AWS (ECS, Lambda, etc.)

Job description

We understand that not everyone will have every single one of these experiences and capabilities, and thats OK. We encourage you to apply if you believe you have the skills and interest to thrive in this role and enhance the performance of our team.

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead the delivery of major initiatives, balancing timely delivery with sustainable engineering practices
• Bring together the work of various teams and individuals into a cohesive, achievable plan aligned with company goals, key milestone deadlines and user experience standards
• You use your skill set to improve Trustpilot’s capabilities in your domain.
• Develop, implement, and share innovative strategies to ensure the quality, production readiness, scalability and ongoing health of our apps and systems
• Manage and mitigate high-risk elements of projects, effectively communicating issues, risks, and dependencies with stakeholders
• Team up with engineering leadership and the staff engineering cohort to recruit, develop, and support highly qualified professionals
• Regularly impart your knowledge and pursue opportunities to instruct others in technologies, standards, and best practices
• Cultivate a collaborative environment, actively listening to and integrating diverse perspectives to reach shared goals
• Several years of experience in Frontend Software Engineering at a Senior, Principal or Staff Engineer level
• In-depth knowledge of modern frontend technologies (e.g. React, Vue.js).
• Extensive experience with JavaScript based Full-Stack Development (e.g. Node.js)
• Experience with cloud services (e.g. AWS)
• Highly adept detail-oriented professional with the ability to develop and execute strategic plans
• Comprehensive knowledge of Agile methodologies
• Experience delivering scalable systems that solve complex technical challenges at scale
• Extensive stakeholder management experience with a focus on working across multiple functions/domains and the ability to create alignment across diverse teams
• Experience mentoring and helping other engineers grow their technical skills
• A commitment to contribute to the future of Trustpilot, and the ability to make crucial technical decisions, in a pragmatic way
• A customer‑centric and solution‑oriented mindset with a bias towards action.
• The ability to communicate complex problems easily to a diverse group of stakeholders
• Exposure to or experience with App development (iOS, Android and cross‑platform frameworks)

Who you are:

• You are a lifelong learner across all areas, constantly seeking to expand your own knowledge and help others grow
• You constantly look to raise the bar for yourself and those around you in everything you do
• You are a leader who sets the standard, not just through code, but through the day‑to‑day work, the culture and values you promote
• You believe that diversity in teams enhances the quality of work and leads to better outcomes
• You promote a culture of continuous feedback and learning
• You lead through influence, setting patterns others want to follow

Some relevant technologies and services we use (informative, not requirements):

• Infrastructure: AWS (ECS, Lambda, SNS, SQS, ...), Docker, CloudFormation
• Languages: Typescript, Node.js, Python
• Frontend: React, Next.js, CSS Modules, SASS, Styled Components
• Database: DynamoDB, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, BigQuery
• Systems: Salesforce, Zuora, Contentful

About Trustpilot

At Trustpilot, we’re on an incredible journey. We’re a profitable, high‑growth FTSE‑250 company with a big vision: to become the universal symbol of trust. We run the world’s largest independent consumer review platform, and while we’ve come a long way, there’s still so much exciting work to do. Come join us at the heart of trust!

We’re a leading online reviews platform, free and open to all. Our mission is to be a universal symbol of trust. We are well on our way – but there’s still an exciting journey ahead of us. Today we are an Engineering team of close to 100, with offices in Copenhagen, London, and Edinburgh. You can choose to work from the office, flex, or remotely (Denmark or UK). No matter what you choose we’ll help you set up your workstation and make sure you have the opportunity to connect with your team. At Trustpilot, we work and deliver as a team. The environment that we cultivate includes working with great people who support each other every step of the way while at the same time encouraging you to bring your best ideas and contributions every day. Everyone’s opinion matters, and you can help come up with the next big idea that will bring Trustpilot forward. Join our team and shape the way we work. Are you ready to contribute to our mission?

Benefits

• A range of flexible working options to dedicate time to what matters to you
• Competitive compensation package + bonus
• 25 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 days after 2 years of employment
• Two (paid) volunteering days a year to spend your time giving back to the causes that matter to you and your community
• Rich learning and development opportunities are supported through the Trustpilot Academy and Blinkist
• Pension and life insurance
• Health cash plan, online GP, 24/7, Employee Assistance Plan
• Full access to Headspace, a popular mindfulness app to promote positive mental health
• Paid parental leave
• Season ticket loan and a cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Central office location complete with table tennis, a gaming corner, coffee bars and all the snacks and refreshments you can ask for
• Regular opportunities to connect and get to know your fellow Trusties, including company‑wide celebrations and events, ERG activities, and team socials.
• Access to over 4,000 deals and discounts on things like travel, electronics, fashion, fitness, cinema discounts, and more.
• Independent financial advice and free standard professional mortgage broker advice
• Talent acceleration programs: Fast‑track your career with our tailored development programs designed to support growth at whatever stage of your career