Front-end Engineering Lead | React | Next.JS | Typescript | D3 | Frontend | London, Hybrid
About the Company
We’re a Series A stage company redefining the future of finance with an AI-native research and task automation platform, backed by leading global venture investors. Founded by a team of experts from leading AI labs and global financial institutions, the company provides cutting-edge solutions to help finance professionals unlock unique insights with greater efficiency and accuracy.
We are seeking a talented and passionate Frontend Engineering Lead to join our growing team and help shape the future of AI-driven product design as we continue to push the boundaries of AI in finance.
The Role
Leadership & Strategy
* Lead and manage a team of front-end engineers, fostering growth and career development
* Provide constructive feedback, conduct regular 1:1s, and create clear development paths for team members
* Handle team dynamics, resolve blockers, and ensure engineers are empowered to do their best work
* Collaborate with product, design, engineering, and leadership teams to define technical priorities and align on roadmap execution
* Set coding standards, architectural patterns, and development processes to ensure scalability and maintainability
Technical Execution
* Build, optimize, and maintain responsive, accessible, and high-performance front-end applications
* Define and implement design systems and component libraries to accelerate development and maintain UI consistency
* Work closely with backend engineers to design efficient APIs and integrations
* Stay up to date with emerging front-end technologies and bring innovative solutions to the team
Collaboration & Culture
* Contribute to shaping engineering culture and best practices in a fast-growing startup environment
* Partner with designers to turn prototypes and wireframes into seamless user experiences
* Champion quality through testing, performance optimisation, and strong security practices
Required Skills & Experience
* 8+ years of professional front-end engineering experience, with 2+ years in a technical leadership role involving people management
* Expertise with React, Next.js, TypeScript, and modern front-end tooling, including familiarity with server-side best practices
* Strong understanding of state management, performance optimisation, and component-driven development
* Experience leading technical discussions, defining architecture, and guiding engineers
* Demonstrated experience managing, mentoring, and developing engineering teams
* Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams
* Startup-friendly mindset: comfortable with ambiguity, rapid iteration, and wearing multiple hats
* Excellent communication skills and attention to detail in documentation and design
Nice to Have
* Experience scaling engineering teams in a high-growth startup environment
* Experience with data visualisation frameworks (e.g., AG Grid, D3)
* Exposure to CI/CD pipelines, testing frameworks, and performance monitoring tools
You Will Thrive Here If You
* Are comfortable being challenged and working in environments with ambiguity and rapid change
* Enjoy working in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment where priorities can evolve quickly
* Can work autonomously while maintaining strong collaboration
* Are a clear and effective communicator
Why Join
* Impact: Join an early-stage company building one of the most exciting AI platforms in financial services.
* Exposure: Work closely with senior leadership and enterprise clients on high-impact projects.
* Growth: Be part of a rapidly scaling Series A company with opportunities to expand the scope and responsibility of your role.
* Team: Work alongside a highly experienced team with backgrounds in leading AI labs and major financial institutions.
* Culture: A collaborative environment that values intellectual curiosity, constructive debate, and high performance.
Front-end Engineering Lead | React | Next.JS | Typescript | D3 | Frontend | London, Hybrid