At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and build scalable systems using modern technologies in a hands-on leadership role.
- Company: Exciting start-up with ambitious growth plans and a collaborative team culture.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, flexible arrangements, and competitive compensation package.
- Other info: Opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with significant career growth potential.
- Why this job: Join a fast-growing company and shape the future of technology with innovative solutions.
- Qualifications: Experience in Vue.js, TypeScript, APIs, Node.js, React, and strong architectural skills.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
This innovative start‑up is a newly formed, rapidly expanding, well‑backed enterprise founded by an experienced leadership team with ambitious international growth plans. Currently operating from London and Malta, London will serve as the long‑term technology and marketing hub. The company maintains a small, collaborative team of approximately 10‑11 employees in the UK, with additional team members in Malta. Their vision is to develop a world‑class internal technology capability to support their global expansion across multiple regulated markets.
We are seeking a talented Principal Frontend Engineer to join an exciting, fast‑growing, and well‑funded pre‑seed start‑up. In this hands‑on leadership position, you will be instrumental in designing and building scalable systems from the ground up. This role combines architectural oversight with active development, giving you ownership of the technical direction and delivery. You will work with modern tooling, including AI‑assisted development approaches, to build and iterate on innovative systems. The focus is on strong engineering fundamentals, writing high quality code, shaping architecture, and continuously improving product scalability and performance.
Responsibilities:
- You are a highly experienced engineer with strong architectural expertise and a passion for building well‑designed, scalable systems.
- You have played a key role in shaping technical strategy and take pride in delivering high quality solutions.
- You’re an accomplished Lead/Principal Frontend Engineer with hands‑on experience in Vue.js, TypeScript, APIs, Node.js, React (or similar frameworks).
- You are enthusiastic about integrating AI‑assisted approaches into development workflows.
- You are proactive, an excellent communicator, and comfortable working independently or collaboratively to achieve impactful outcomes.
- You enjoy ownership and are eager to help define engineering standards, architecture, and product direction.
- Experience in fast‑paced start‑up environments, fintech, real‑time consumer platforms, or high‑availability systems will give you an added advantage.
Required Skills:
- Hands‑on experience in Vue.js, TypeScript, APIs, Node.js, React (or similar frameworks).
Preferred Skills:
- Experience in fast‑paced start‑up environments, fintech, real‑time consumer platforms, or high availability systems.
Location: London based, hybrid working with flexible arrangements. The long‑term technology hub will be based in London.
Principal Frontend Engineer in London employer: Initi8 Recruitment
Join a dynamic and innovative start-up in London, where you'll be part of a small, collaborative team dedicated to building world-class technology solutions. With a strong focus on employee growth and a culture that encourages creativity and ownership, this company offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of its technology landscape while enjoying flexible hybrid working arrangements. As a Principal Frontend Engineer, you will not only lead technical direction but also have the chance to integrate cutting-edge AI-assisted development approaches, making your work both impactful and rewarding.
