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.
Top Skills
What We Do
Founded in 1976 Travelex has grown to become one of the market leading specialist providers of foreign exchange products, solutions and services, operating across the entire value chain of the foreign exchange industry in more than 20 countries. We have developed a growing network of over 1,550 sites, including stores and ATMs, in some of the world’s top international airports and in major transport hubs, premium shopping malls, high street locations, supermarkets and city centres.
Travelex has built a growing online and mobile foreign exchange platform, and we also process and deliver foreign currency orders for major banks, travel agencies and hotels worldwide. In addition, we source and distribute large quantities of foreign currency banknotes for customers on a wholesale basis - including for central banks and international financial institutions. We also offer a range of remittance and international money transfer products around the world.
