Senior Software Engineer (Frontend)

Modulr, City of Westminster

Senior Software Engineer (Frontend)

Salary Not Specified

Modulr, City of Westminster

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 5 days ago, 7 Nov | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: a343810b977d4b8cb856a008b03f8532

Full Job Description

We are looking to hire high-energy, value-adding talent to join Modulr, the fastest growing payments business in the UK and Europe, to drive the evolution of our customer experience through the customer portal, ensuring they meet the highest standards, scalability, reliability and performance. This role will be pivotal in crafting innovative solutions that will impact millions of transactions daily. We are looking for an Edinburgh-based candidate to leverage our office-first strategy., The Senior Software Engineer is a vital role within Modulr and this role will support the continuous improvement and innovation of our frontend systems, ensuring they are robust, efficient and scalable.,

  • Architect, develop and analyse scalable frontend services, APIs, and subsystems, ensuring comprehensive documentation and testing procedures are supported.
  • Collaborate with other squads, teams and stakeholders to identify and implement effective software solutions.
  • Take a lead in design and code reviews, ensuring high-quality standards and best practices.
  • Continuously improve engineering standards, tooling and processes.
  • Proactively identify and address issues, bottlenecks or areas for improvement.
  • Work in an agile environment, using Scrum or Kanban methodologies.
  • Coordinate with QA teams to ensure thorough testing and quality assurance.
  • Document best practices and system designs to facilitate knowledge sharing.
  • Analyse and troubleshoot existing systems to optimize performance.
  • The Team The Frontend Engineering team at Modulr is a dynamic and innovative group that is at the core of our technology stack. This role will report to the Engineering Manager and will work closely with Product Managers, QA Engineers and other cross-functional teams. You will have the opportunity to mentor junior developers and contribute to the growth and development of the team. The Frontend team collaborates regularly with the Backend, DevOps and Data teams to deliver cohesive and cutting-edge payment solutions. At Modulr we are focused on building autonomous squads that are committed to working in the best possible way. We operate in a tribes and squad model, with each area focused on a particular growth area and each squad being small and cross-functional. We have big ambitions and have many interesting challenges ahead. Our strategy is to provide our customers with seamless connectivity into payment schemes both domestically and overseas no matter where they're based.

    A successful Software Engineer will have a track-record in delivering results in a fast-moving business and hence be comfortable with change and uncertainty. Excellent stakeholder management experience is essential to being successful in this role.,
  • Expert in JavaScript (ES6) or TypeScript, with proven development experience in Angular and related technologies
  • Strong knowledge of HTML and CSS/SCSS
  • Experience in designing, building and maintaining frontend solutions consuming RESTful APIs.
  • Experience in TDD, writing testable code and unit/integrations tests.
  • Proven knowledge of DevOps practices and processes (including CI/CD and IaC), with the ability to streamline development processes and enhance operational efficiency.
  • Previous experience working with AWS systems and frameworks is a bonus, but not essential.
  • You are a self-starter and collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
  • As a strong problem-solver, you have the ability to apply analytical, critical thinking to identify key solutions.
  • Strong understanding of quality concepts and practices, ensuring high standards in all deliverables.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in managing code reviews and providing feedback.

    At Modulr, our vision is a world where all businesses are powered by embedded payments. Modulr enables thousands of businesses, from SMEs to Enterprise, across the UK and Europe to efficiently pay-in, collect and disburse funds instantly via a range of payment methods, accounts, and card products.
  • We've created an industry-leading platform with comprehensive online tools and API access, to meet the demands of daily business payments. We are connected to an expanding network of accounting and payroll platforms, including Sage, Xero, BrightPay and IRIS. Our payments expertise and extensive product capability also enables us to build tailored solutions to solve complex payment problems for hundreds of clients in a range of industries, including Travel, Merchant Payments, Lending, Wage Advance and Investment & Wealth. Modulr now has over 450 employees spread globally across offices in London, Edinburgh, Amsterdam and Mumbai. Modulr Values
  • Building the extraordinary and going that extra mile
  • Owning the opportunity, be passionate and proud of the time you invest
  • Move at pace, reach your goals faster with us supporting you each step of the way
  • Achieve it together, working as a team and being a Modulite, Perkbox - enjoy freebies and discounts on many other products and services
  • 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) + your birthday off - choose which days you take off to relax and/or spend time with loved ones
  • Learning Opportunities - on joining Modulr you will embark on our 3-day onboarding programme to be equipped with the Modulr know-how and arm you with the tools you need to be successful from day 1! But, we don't want your learning to stop there so we will continue to provide you with the tools and capabilities through our learning channels and platforms to allow you to grow and develop in Modulr.
  • Modulr hands-on - join your colleagues for our company wide events throughout the year.
  • Great workspace - Modulr thrives on innovation which is best done through in-person collaboration. This approach enables us to work together closely, exchange ideas, and create innovative solutions that drive our success. We have state of the art offices located in Exchange Crescent in Edinburgh, ScaleSpace in London, and WeWork in Amsterdam.
  • ModInclusion We believe that by seeing Modulr, and the world, from all sorts of angles, we can make life better for all. We want you to know that the things that make you, you - like your identity, age, ability, and background - are things that we will always celebrate and support with open arms. As such, we are keen to maximise the diversity of our workforce and actively encourage applications from anyone and everyone.

    Are you curious, excited by experimentation and always looking for a better way of doing things? Do you want to keep learning and developing whilst getting hands-on, payment-building experience? Do you want to join the Engineering powerhouse of Modulr, constantly challenging the status quo to push our technology to the extraordinary?

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