The role
We’re looking for a Frontend Engineer to join our Research and Trade DX team in London.
Sitting within the Basecamp Technology group and providing specialised engineering capabilities and scalable components to our Research and Trade Technology groups, this is an impactful role that will require you to design, build and operate scalable solutions that enhance the developer experience across our entire organisation.
You will play a key role in defining and implementing the team’s technical direction, working in close collaboration with engineering teams across the organisation to build out our best-in-class tooling. You’ll own features end-to-end, raise the bar for code quality and shorten idea-to-production cycles.
Key responsibilities of the role include:
- Creating intuitive web experiences by building and evolving Backstage plugins and other React applications
- Designing and operating scalable TypeScript and Node.js back-end services on Linux and K8s
- Embedding unit, integration and end-to-end tests and managing automated CI/CD pipelines, using GitHub, Jenkins and Argo CD
- Taking full operational responsibility for the components you create, including on-call participation and post-incident reviews
- Mentoring junior engineers, sharing knowledge through code reviews and tech talks, and fostering continuous learning within the team
Identifying workflow friction, prototyping solutions quickly and iterating with stakeholders across the organisation.
Who are we looking for?
The ideal candidate will have:
Proven experience delivering end-to-end systems with React, TypeScript, and Node.js
Practical knowledge of Backstage (plugin development, software catalogue, TechDocs)
Ability to design scalable, resilient, and cost-efficient distributed architectures
Familiarity with Kubernetes, Terraform, and observability stacks
Experience integrating and securing services on major cloud platforms
Confidence leading architecture discussions and small technical initiatives
Strong written communication, producing clear design docs and RFCs
Passion for developer experience and measurable productivity improvements
A history of mentoring and fostering an inclusive, high-trust culture
Why should you apply?
- Highly competitive compensation plus annual discretionary bonus
- Lunch provided (via Just Eat for Business) and dedicated barista bar
- 30 days’ annual leave
- 9% company pension contributions
- Informal dress code and excellent work/life balance
- Comprehensive healthcare and life assurance
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Monthly company events
