Product Engineer

Remote Company; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - GBP 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative tech startup in the Greater London area is seeking a Product Engineer to enhance their Point of Sale (POS) systems. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with React, TypeScript, and React Native, and thrive in a fast-moving environment. Key responsibilities include developing front-end features, collaborating with backend engineers, and maintaining high UI/UX quality. This role offers the opportunity to work on a dynamic team and directly impact product development in a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• Mandatory experience working with POS (Point of Sale) systems.
• Strong experience with React and TypeScript.
• Hands-on experience with React Native for tablet or mobile applications.
• Solid front-end engineering background with a product-focused mindset.
• Experience working in startup or fast-paced environments.
• Ability to balance speed and code quality in AI-assisted development.

Responsibilities

• Own and build front-end features for a POS product used primarily on tablet devices.
• Collaborate closely with backend engineers while focusing primarily on front-end delivery.
• Improve UI/UX quality and refactor existing codebases to maintain performance.

Skills

React

TypeScript

React Native

Product thinking

UI/UX quality

POS systems

Agile methodologies

Job description

Product Engineer (POS Experience Required)

London, UK (Hybrid – 3 days in office) / Office location: Central London (Victoria area)

About the Role

We are looking for a Product Engineer who is highly product-minded, fast-moving, and comfortable owning front-end development in a startup environment. This role sits at the intersection of engineering, product thinking, and execution, with a strong emphasis on Point of Sale (POS) systems.

You will work closely with founders and engineers to build, improve, and scale a POS platform used on tablet devices. While the team has strong backend coverage, the biggest need is on the front end, particularly around React, TypeScript, and React Native.

This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys moving quickly, shipping features, and maintaining high UI and code quality while working in an AI-accelerated development environment.

Key Responsibilities

Own and build front-end features for a POS product used primarily on tablet devices

Work extensively with React, TypeScript, and React Native (some Next.js exposure)

Improve UI/UX quality and refactor existing codebases to maintain performance and cleanliness

Collaborate closely with backend engineers while focusing primarily on front-end delivery

Apply strong product thinking: understand the product deeply and translate requirements into high-quality implementations

Help guide and mentor other developers when needed

Move fast in a startup environment while maintaining code quality

Leverage AI tools in development workflows while ensuring long-term maintainability

Required Experience & Skills

Mandatory experience working with POS (Point of Sale) systems

Strong experience with React and TypeScript

Hands-on experience with React Native (tablet or mobile applications)

Solid front-end engineering background with a product-focused mindset

Experience working in startup or fast-paced environments

Comfortable shipping features quickly and iterating based on feedback

Ability to balance speed and code quality in AI-assisted development

5+ years of professional experience preferred (flexible based on candidate fit)

Nice to Have

Experience with Next.js

Experience guiding or mentoring engineers

Familiarity with AI-driven development workflows

Experience working on B2B SaaS or fintech products

What We’re Looking For

Product-first engineers who understand why they’re building something, not just how

Engineers who thrive in fast-moving environments and enjoy ownership

Candidates who care deeply about UI quality and performance

People who communicate clearly and collaborate well with founders and teammates