The Investigo Group is hiring a Senior Frontend Engineer to design and build high-quality, performance-focused user interfaces for our data-driven applications. You will solve complex UI challenges, influence engineering standards, and play a key role in shaping our frontend capability as we scale.
What You'll Do
- Design, build, and maintain modern frontend applications across web and desktop platforms.
- Develop and optimize reusable UI component libraries to ensure consistency and efficiency.
- Translate UX wireframes, prototypes, and design concepts into high-quality, accessible interfaces.
- Collaborate with backend engineers to integrate APIs and manage data flows.
- Establish and champion best practices in coding standards, architecture, and documentation.
- Conduct thorough code reviews to maintain quality, scalability, and maintainability.
- Implement testing strategies using tools such as Jest, Cypress, or Playwright.
- Ensure interfaces meet WCAG accessibility standards.
- Diagnose and resolve complex UI issues, including performance bottlenecks and browser inconsistencies.
- Contribute to continuous improvement by suggesting new tools and approaches.
- Work on innovative projects involving real-time updates, complex data visualization, and AI/ML features.
What We're Looking For
- Proven experience in a Senior Frontend or equivalent role, typically 6+ years.
- Strong expertise in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript/TypeScript, and ES6+.
- Deep experience with modern UI frameworks (React preferred, but Svelte or similar considered).
- Strong capability in building scalable, data-rich applications and managing complex state.
- Experience developing reusable component libraries or contributing to design systems.
- Proficiency working with RESTful APIs and integrating with backend services.
- Solid understanding of accessibility standards (WCAG) and how to implement them.
- Familiarity with testing tools such as Jest, Cypress, or Playwright.
- Strong debugging skills for performance, rendering, and browser-related issues.
- Comfortable working in fast-paced, iterative environments with cross-functional teams.
- A proactive, self-driven approach with the ability to work independently and take ownership.
- Excellent communication skills for collaborating with technical and non-technical colleagues.
- A growth mindset, open to feedback, learning, and exploring new approaches.
- Strong problem-solving skills, with a focus on thoughtful and maintainable solutions.
- A team-first mentality, willing to support others and share knowledge.
- Adaptability and comfort working in evolving environments as the team grows.
Nice to Have
- Experience working on real-time interfaces, desktop applications, PWAs, or browser extensions.
Technical Stack
- HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, TypeScript, ES6+
- React, Svelte
- RESTful APIs
- Jest, Cypress, Playwright
Team & Environment
You will join a small but growing Frontend Engineering team within a wider Software Development and AI function. This is a cross-functional group including frontend engineers, backend developers, machine learning specialists, UX designers, and QA. You will report to the Director of AI and Development.
Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Bonus potential
- Flexible working (Hybrid and remote options)
- Career progression built into the role
Work Mode
This is a remote position open to candidates based in the UK.
The Investigo Group is dedicated to creating a workplace where people from all backgrounds are not only welcome but empowered to excel.
