Senior Software Engineer, Frontend

Job Role: Senior Software Engineer, Frontend

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

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

Role purpose

As a valued member of our engineering team, you will contribute to the development of our new web application, powered by a Headless CMS, using the latest frontend technologies. Working with a modern Next.js TypeScript stack, your primary focus will be on coding, testing, and enhancing the functionality of Travelex's and partner applications.

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:

8+ years of experience in frontend development

Demonstrated strong fluency with TypeScript, Next.js and React

Experience with design systems, component libraries and Storybook

Familiarity with state management libraries

Experience with the testing pyramid and tools such as Vitest, Jest, Playwright

Strong understanding of non-functional requirements (e.g. Accessibility, Security & Performance)

Understanding of CI/CD practices and deployment pipelines

Proficient with Git version control

Nice to have:

Experience with Headless CMS (we use Sanity)

Exposure to backend or full-stack development (Node.js, Express, etc.)

Developing white-label applications

Building internationalised applications

Familiarity with frontend observability best practices (we use Datadog)

Experience in agile software development methodologies

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.