Senior Front End Software Engineer

Are you a Front-End specialist? Experienced in enterprise level cloud-based SaaS solutions? Could you add value to an existing team of highly skilled developers? Are you ready to make your mark on future-proof software?

We are Preservica and our active digital preservation solutions are at the razor’s edge of commercial software solutions, addressing the need for smart digital preservation technology. Our award-winning software is used by leading businesses, archives, libraries, museums and government organisations across the globe.

We are world leaders and proud of our achievements – but to stay ahead we need the brightest and most talented commercial and technical innovators to join our development team and right now we are looking for a solid Senior Front End Engineer.

The Role: 

A key member of a geographically distributed team, you will bridge the gap between UX and the back-end teams. Working as part of an Agile Scrum to build high-quality and fully performing software across our cloud-based SaaS product range of Digital Preservation software.

Core Responsibilities

Essentials:

• 5+ years of demonstrable experience in building production software with React.js and TypeScript. 
• Degree level education in an engineering / software / system related subject or equivalent through relevant training and/or experience.
• Proficient understanding of semantic markup, including HTML5, CSS3 (comfortable with CSS animations and flexbox).
• Solid understanding of RESTful API integration (auth, error handling, pagination). 
• Experience with unit/integration testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, React Testing Library). 
• Proven collaboration with UX/design and backend teams to deliver performant, accessible interfaces.

You will:

• Design and implement robust front-end solutions using React.js and TypeScript. 
• Champion maintainable code: readable patterns, modular architecture, strong test coverage. 
• Drive and evolve engineering standards, code review quality, and best practices. 
• Validate and refine UI/UX for technical feasibility and performance. 
• Integrate front-end components cleanly with APIs and backend services into production-ready systems. 
• Document architecture decisions, components, and interface contracts. 
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers through pairing, code reviews, and technical guidance. 
• Estimate effort for stories, spikes, and support tickets with realistic risk assessment. 
• Follow established quality assurance procedures. 
• Be familiar with Agile development practices, including Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery (CI/CD).
• Communicate effectively with senior stakeholders and contribute to decision-making.
• Contribute actively to Scrum ceremonies, work closely with Software and Quality Engineers. 
• Communicate clearly, be proactive, and confidently present in team meetings. 

 Preferred / Advantageous:

• Ability to take a Lead role within the dev team.
• Understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues and ways to work around them.
• Experience in Playwright Framework for end-to-end testing.
• Understanding of WCAG accessibility standards.

Location and Flexibility:

This is a hybrid role within UK. Ability to attend the Abingdon office approximately once per month for in-person collaboration sessions.

What We Offer:

As well as a competitive salary and benefits package, we also offer great future prospects in a fast-growing market sector. From improving your technical abilities to developing leadership skills, we can offer tailored career development based on your aspirations. This is supported by our focus on personal development and training - all our staff have an annual training allowance, which can be used to learn new technologies, develop soft skills or earn recognised professional qualifications.

Preservica is an equal opportunities employer.