Software Engineer, Frontend

Travelex Limited; City of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading foreign exchange specialist based in London is looking for a Mid-Senior level Software Engineer to join their Online team. This role involves developing dynamic web applications using TypeScript and React, ensuring high performance and scalability. The company values work-life balance and offers a hybrid working model with 3 office days a week. Ideal candidates should have over 3 years of frontend development experience and be ready to contribute to a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in frontend development, building dynamic and responsive web applications.
• Demonstrated fluency with TypeScript, React, and frameworks such as NextJS.
• Experience working with GraphQL/REST APIs.

Responsibilities

• Writing clean, well-tested and maintainable code.
• Ensure high performance and scalability of web applications.
• Participate in code reviews and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Frontend development experience

Fluency with TypeScript

Experience with React

Familiarity with GraphQL/REST APIs

Understanding of CI/CD practices

Tools

NextJS

Testing tools (Vitest, Jest, Playwright)

Job description

Location: London, Hybrid (3 office days a week)

Being part of the Online team, you will be working closely with engineers, designers and the product team. While this is primarily an engineering role, we are always looking for developers who have a keen eye for product and who can contribute to the development of features at a product level before they are implemented.

If you are eager to be part of a dynamic team, contribute to Travelex's digital-first strategy, and be part of a company that values its employees while prioritising work-life balance, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity with us.

Key accountabilities and decision ownership

• Writing clean, well-tested and maintainable code
• Ensure high performance and scalability of web applications
• Thorough troubleshooting and debugging to diagnose technical issues
• Keep up to date with the latest trends and emerging technologies
• Identify technical debt and potential areas for improvement
• Actively contribute to discussions on product features, providing valuable input based on technical considerations
• Participate in code reviews, identifying opportunities for improvement and mentoring junior team members when needed
• Knowledge of best practices in security, performance and accessibility

Skills, knowledge, and experience

Must have:

• 3+ years of experience in frontend development, building dynamic and responsive web applications
• Demonstrated fluency with TypeScript, React and frameworks such as NextJS
• Familiarity with state management libraries (Zustand, Redux, MobX etc.)
• Experience working with GraphQL/REST APIs
• Experience with the testing pyramid and tools such as Vitest, Jest, Playwright
• Understanding of CI/CD practices and deployment pipelines

Nice to have:

• Experience with design systems and component libraries
• Experience with Headless CMS platforms
• Familiarity with responsive design principles and accessibility standards

Why Travelex?

To remain the world’s leading foreign exchange specialist, we are focused on making our customers’ lives simpler, more engaging and hassle free while they travel or move money abroad. We promise to give them the freedom and peace of mind to explore the world, their way – enabling them to travel confidently because they know they have us to lean on.

Customer centricity and digital are at the heart of our business strategy. Our commitment to innovation has never been greater, with the development of a number of digital-first, greenfield products and services. And with the Travelex's resources, deep industry experience and leading brand we are inventing the future of FX, cross-border e-commerce and international payments.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Software Engineering