Kraken - Frontend Engineer
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Requirements
• Some commercial or practical experience building frontend applications (or strong project experience) • Working knowledge of JavaScript / TypeScriptExperience with React (Next.js experience is a bonus, not a requirement) • Familiarity with Git and modern development workflows • A collaborative mindset and strong communication skills • Curiosity and willingness to learn • Exposure to Next.js or server‑side rendering concepts • Experience consuming APIs (REST or GraphQL) • Familiarity with design systems or component libraries • Interest in learning more about backend or full‑stack development • How the team works
Responsibilities
• Build and maintain user‑facing features using TypeScript, JavaScript and Next.js (React) • Work with GraphQL APIs to power frontend journeys • Contribute production code to a large, shared codebase with support from senior engineers • Participate in code reviews, design discussions and team retrospectives • Collaborate closely with backend engineers to shape APIs and customer journeys • Work with a shared design system (currently third-party UI Framework) • Occasionally interact with client stakeholders alongside senior team members • Communicate progress, risks and blockers clearly and early • Engineers regularly pair, review each other’s work and discuss design decisions openly • We value clear, early communication over perfection — raising questions or blockers early is encouraged • The team rotates across different areas of the product to help everyone build context and avoid single points of knowledge • Mentorship is a core part of the team culture, with senior engineers actively supporting junior engineers’ development • Responsible use of AI tooling is supported, with an emphasis on learning and code quality • We would prefer someone who can work in our London office on a hybrid remote policy of 1-2 days a week onsite. You do need to be able to work in the UK. • Kraken is a certified Great Place to Work in France, Germany, Spain, Japan and Australia. In the UK we are one of the Best Workplaces on Glassdoor with a score of 4.7. Check out our Welcome to the Jungle site (FR/EN) to learn more about our teams and culture. • Are you ready for a career with us? We want to ensure you have all the tools and environment you need to unleash your potential. If you have any specific accommodations or a unique preference, please contact us at [email protected] and we'll do what we can to customise your interview process for comfort and maximum magic!
Benefits
• Salary: Explicitly stated as a benefit in the job posting. • PTO (Paid Time Off): Mentioned directly within the text of the job advertisement. • Insurance: Explicitly stated as a benefit in the job posting. • Remote work options: Mentioned directly within the text of the job advertisement and described as "Hybrid."
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