Senior Frontend Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm is looking for a Senior Frontend Engineer to join their Frontend Platform team. This role will focus on creating high-performance user interfaces and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience, proficiency in a modern UI framework like Vue, and strong skills in TypeScript. The position includes mentoring junior engineers and providing technical leadership. Flexible working hours, generous vacation, and health benefits are offered.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Generous vacation time

Health and wellness benefits

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of commercial experience in software development focused on Frontend.
• Proficiency in Vue or willingness to learn.
• Demonstrable skill in effective software testing and debugging.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality, maintainable code.
• Build enterprise-grade UIs with flexibility in mind.
• Provide mentorship and leadership to junior engineers.

Skills

Commercial experience as a Software Engineer

Proficiency in modern UI Frameworks

Proficiency in TypeScript

Effective communication

Mentoring junior engineers

Tools

Vite

AWS

CircleCI

Job description

**Privacy Information**We and our partners are using tracking technologies to process personal data in order to improve your experience. You may always exercise your consumer right to opt-out. For detailed information about personal information we collect and third parties having access to it, please select ‘More Information’ or refer to our privacy policy.Snyk is the leader in secure AI software development, helping millions of developers develop fast and stay secure as AI transforms how software is built. Our AI-native Developer Security Platform integrates seamlessly into development and security workflows, making it easy to find, fix, and prevent vulnerabilities — from code and dependencies to containers and cloud.Our mission is to empower every developer to innovate securely in the AI era — boosting productivity while reducing business risk. We’re not your average security company - we build Snyk on One Team, Care Deeply, Customer Centric, and Forward Thinking.It’s how we stay driven, supportive, and always one step ahead as AI reshapes our world.## Senior Frontend Engineer Job Description**Our Opportunity**As a member of the Frontend Platform team at Snyk, you'll be at the forefront of building the future of application security. You’ll be challenged to create reusable, high-performance, reliable, and scalable User Interfaces while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams. We’re looking for individuals who are passionate about crafting exceptional software, solving complex problems, building the building blocks, and driving innovation. Your contributions will directly impact the success of our product and the security of millions of developers worldwide.**You’ll Spend Your Time:*** Analyzing, designing, and implementing high-quality solutions to problems with well-tested, maintainable code.* Building enterprise-grade UIs with long-term flexibility in mind, focusing on sound design, robust testing, and sustainability from the perspective of accessibility and performance.* Leading our product teams by partnering to provide end-to-end solutions that are generic and flexible to maintain standards across the platform.* Supporting our external customers and internal stakeholders by diagnosing and addressing bugs.* Demonstrating end-to-end ownership for critical efforts, leading peers in breakdown, prioritization, and delivery as a technical lead.* Providing direct mentorship and leadership through example to more junior engineers, and using your influence to grow the next generation of engineers at Snyk.**What You’ll Need:*** At least 5 years of commercial experience as a Software Engineer, some of those focused on large-scale Frontend development involving many engineering teams.* Proficiency in a modern UI Framework, preferably Vue, or a willingness to learn.* Proficiency in TypeScript.* Proficiency in modern frontend tooling, such as Vite.* Experience in at least one of:* + Building highly reliable, scalable web applications + Building infrastructure or platform automation for web applications, such as observability or release tools. + Building platform systems intended to be consumed by other engineering teams.* Familiarity with fundamental computer science concepts (algorithms, complexity, data structures).* Demonstrable skill in effective software testing, debugging, and performance analysis.* Strong commitment to code quality, and value giving and receiving feedback through code reviews.* Ability to deal with ambiguity, collaborate to identify root requirements, and respond with agility when requirements and priorities change.* Effective communicator both verbally and in writing, both in person and with remote colleagues. Able to work collaboratively, be curious, and have a growth mindset.* Ability to lift the performance of a team through coaching and mentoring of more junior engineers.**We’d be Lucky if You:*** Have web accessibility knowledge and experience participating in accessibility efforts at scale.* Feed off complex technical problems and find solutions where others see roadblocks.* Embrace challenges and learn from them.* Have worked with deployment pipelines made up of AWS, ArgoCD, CircleCI, and more.* Have proficiency in Go.* Have proficiency in API Design*We care deeply about the warm, inclusive environment we’ve created and we value diversity – we welcome applications from those typically underrepresented in tech. If you like the sound of this role but are not totally sure whether you’re the right person, do apply anyway!***About Snyk**Snyk is committed to creating an inclusive and engaging environment where our employees can thrive as we rally behind our common mission to make the digital world a safer place. From Snyk employee resource groups, to global benefits that help our employees prioritize their health, wellness, financial security, and a work/life blend, we aim to support our employees along their entire journeys here at Snyk.**Benefits & Programs**- Prioritize health, wellness, financial security, and life balance with programs tailored to your location and role.- Flexible working hours, work-from home allowances, in-office perks, and time off for learning and self development- Generous vacation and wellness time off, country-specific holidays, and 100% paid parental leave for all caregivers- Health benefits, employee assistance plans, and annual wellness allowance- Country-specific life insurance, disability benefits, and retirement/pension programs, plus mobile phone and education allowances