Front End Engineer - London (ID: jhAgvKd2)

We are a digitally transformed, tech-enabled security services company. We're on the lookout for a dynamic individual to join our team as a Front-End Engineer. You'll take centre stage in our product ecosystem, where we're propelling transformative changes to fuel our ambitious expansion into both familiar and uncharted territories. Your flair for turning product dreams into captivating, user-friendly web and app interfaces will be the driving force behind our mission to challenge the status quo.

You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including back-end engineers. Your commitment to the cause will yield innovative applications that not only meet rigorous quality standards but also make a positive impact on the broader social landscape. Your work revolves around creating products that bring about meaningful change across various domains within our industry.

What you get:

• Excellent salary of £50,000 to £55,000 per annum (DOE).
• Fulltime, permanent, and flexible working basis (ability to work from home but must have the flexibility to travel into our London Farringdon HQ once a month or as/when required).
• We offer internal training and development opportunities, all done in an excellent working environment.
• Benefit from personalised career development plans through our My TKC Journey initiative.
• Auto-enrolment into our salary sacrifice pension scheme, 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Program, and a voluntary health cash scheme starting at £1 per week.
• Regular social events, monthly team days, and an exercise club to keep you connected and active.
• Fast paced and exciting role, no two days are ever the same.

What we’re working on:

• For our thrilling new product launch, we've developed a cutting-edge risk consultancy dashboard with NextJS and Typescript.
• Our mobile app, crafted in Typescript/React Native and powered by Redux for state management, ensures a seamless and engaging user experience.
• We're committed to maintaining a high code coverage for our applications, providing confidence that everything we release undergoes rigorous testing and verification.
• We have a strong dedication to continuous improvement, constantly enhancing our development tools, methods, and technology stack. Whether it's optimising our integration pipeline or refining our release processes, we're all about boosting efficiency.
• Our future is filled with exciting projects on the horizon (and that's where you come in!). We're always looking for talented individuals to join our team and be a part of our upcoming ventures.

We're a company that values the close-knit camaraderie of a small team. Here, your ideas won't just be heard; they'll be welcomed and swiftly integrated into any process you wish to contribute to. We wholeheartedly embrace the belief that every voice matters, and you'll witness your suggestions come to life with remarkable speed.

What we’re working with:

• Languages: Typescript / Javascript
• Frameworks: React, NextJS, React Native, Expo, RTK-Query, TanStack
• CI Tools: GitHub Actions
• Infrastructure: AWS, Lambdas, S3, EC2, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes
• Backend (Shortlist): Python, Java, Node.js, PostgreSQL

What you’re about:

The ideal candidate for this role will have:

• An aptitude for modern development techniques to craft top-notch front-end solutions, with a touch of creativity.
• The ability to be involved in a dynamic, agile environment, collaborating with team members and contributing to best practices in development.
• A solid 3+ year track record of hands-on commercial development experience, showcasing expertise in building robust, maintainable applications.
• Proficiency with key technologies such as Typescript/Javascript, React & React Native, NextJS, Redux, Tailwind/SCSS, and an ability to advocate for and uphold UX/UI principles.
• Knowledge of back-end systems, including RESTful API design, PostgreSQL, and cloud infrastructure, with the ability to collaborate effectively across the stack.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion matter to us. We are keen to hear from candidates from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences and are excited about learning from you, as much as we know you can learn from us.

Location: Head Office  -  Job Title: Front End Engineer