Frontend Engineer – FinTech AI Platform
Location: London (hybrid) or remote within the UK and Europe
Salary: £70,000–£100,000, depending on experience
About The Company
Carousel Consultancy Ltd is recruiting on behalf of a rapidly growing FinTech AI platform. The business has established strong momentum and is continuing to expand its product and
engineering capabilities. Its technology supports
data-rich financial services, making reliable, accessible and high-performing digital experiences central to the product’s success.
You will join a collaborative, ambitious team working in a fast-paced environment. As the organisation grows, there will be opportunities to contribute to evolving products, influence
engineering practices and develop alongside colleagues who value learning and continuous improvement.
About The Role
We are seeking a skilled
Frontend Engineer to build and maintain complex, responsive
applications using
TypeScript and
React. This is a key role within the
engineering team, with a direct contribution to the quality and performance of a product that is important to the company’s future.
You will work on interfaces that present substantial amounts of
data while remaining intuitive, responsive and dependable for users. The role calls for a strong focus on performance, thoughtful
technical decision-making and care for the details that shape the user experience. You will also take an active role in identifying opportunities to improve the
frontend, from code quality and
testing to application responsiveness.
This opportunity may suit an
engineer who enjoys challenging work, constructive
technical discussion and taking ownership in a scaling organisation. The position is available on a London hybrid basis or remotely within the UK or Europe.
Qualifications
- Demonstrable experience building complex, high-performance frontend applications with TypeScript and React.
- Experience profiling frontend applications and optimising code to deliver smooth, responsive interfaces.
- A strong understanding of frontend code quality, testing practices and the importance of identifying edge cases.
- Confidence troubleshooting issues and developing practical solutions to improve application reliability.
- Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues and stakeholders at different levels.
- A collaborative approach, with the ability to work independently as well as contribute to a wider team.
- Curiosity, ambition and a growth mindset, with a genuine interest in developing as an engineer.
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS is beneficial.
- Previous experience in a FinTech organisation is advantageous but not essential.
Responsibilities
- Build, develop and maintain complex, data-rich and responsive user interfaces using TypeScript and React.
- Profile and optimise frontend code to improve performance, usability and responsiveness.
- Write maintainable code and follow sound engineering practices across frontend development.
- Implement automated tests and help protect product quality through reliable testing and careful review.
- Investigate, troubleshoot and resolve frontend issues, including less common user scenarios and edge cases.
- Collaborate with engineering colleagues to discuss technical approaches and deliver effective solutions.
- Proactively identify areas for improvement and take practical steps to address them.
- Adapt to the evolving needs of a growing product and contribute to the team’s continued development.
Benefits
The role offers a salary of £70,000–£100,000, depending on experience, alongside flexibility to work from the London office on a hybrid basis or remotely within the UK or Europe. You will have the opportunity to contribute to a rapidly scaling FinTech AI product, take on meaningful
engineering challenges and develop with a high-performance team. Specific benefits can be discussed during the recruitment process.
Equal Opportunity
Carousel Consultancy Ltd and its client are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment.
Applications are welcomed from candidates with relevant skills and experience, regardless of background or personal characteristics protected by applicable law. Hiring decisions are based on role requirements, capabilities and potential.