Lead Frontend Engineer — Remote, Modernize & Mentor

Slick Ltd.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - GBP 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech startup focused on digital services for salons is seeking a Frontend Engineering Lead to own the frontend of web and mobile applications. The role requires proven leadership in maintaining large-scale systems, strong expertise in frontend architecture, and a commitment to performance improvement. This position allows for significant autonomy, flexibility in work location, and fosters a culture valuing innovation and collaboration. Competitive benefits include generous leave policies and a pet-friendly workplace.

Benefits

25 days + bank holidays annual leave

Company pension

Bring your dog to work

Flexible working policy

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in evolving and maintaining large-scale or legacy frontend systems.
• Strong expertise in frontend architecture and state management.
• Demonstrated success improving frontend performance and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Own frontend architecture and technical direction across web and mobile platforms.
• Lead modernization and refactoring of large, legacy codebases.
• Drive performance, scalability, and user experience improvements.

Skills

Frontend architecture

State management

API integration

Performance improvement

Frontend testing strategies

Job description

A tech startup focused on digital services for salons is seeking a Frontend Engineering Lead to own the frontend of web and mobile applications. The role requires proven leadership in maintaining large-scale systems, strong expertise in frontend architecture, and a commitment to performance improvement. This position allows for significant autonomy, flexibility in work location, and fosters a culture valuing innovation and collaboration. Competitive benefits include generous leave policies and a pet-friendly workplace.