Senior Frontend Engineer
The Engineering team builds the software powering Veriff. We're solving the online identity crisis in a scalable way, pushing innovation in a fast-paced and challenging environment. We're seeking an experienced team member to join our Identity team as a Senior Frontend Engineer.
As part of our Identity team, you will be responsible for building and improving the user-facing components of our real-time Verification Platform, focusing on performance, usability, and scalability. Your role is crucial in designing and developing frontend systems that support Veriff's vision of a reliable and seamless identity verification experience.
You’ll help us protect honest people online by:
- Designing, building, and maintaining scalable frontend applications using JavaScript, TypeScript, and React
- Taking ownership of frontend architecture decisions, ensuring high performance, maintainability, and usability
- Collaborating closely with backend engineers, designers, and product managers to deliver seamless user experiences
- Optimising applications for performance across devices, browsers, and varying network conditions
- Implementing robust testing strategies (unit, integration, and end-to-end) to ensure product quality
- Leading code reviews and providing constructive feedback to maintain high engineering standards
- Identifying and advocating for improvements in frontend tooling, architecture, and best practices
- Driving cross-functional collaboration and aligning with stakeholders to deliver impactful solutions
- Mentoring and supporting other engineers, fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement
You are the right future Veriffian for the job if you have:
- 5+ years of experience building modern frontend applications
- Strong expertise in JavaScript/TypeScript and React
- Solid understanding of frontend architecture, design patterns, and best practices
- Experience integrating frontend applications with RESTful APIs
- Hands-on experience with testing frameworks (e.g. Jest, Cypress, Playwright)
- Strong understanding of performance optimisation, accessibility, and responsive design
- Experience working in cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication skills and ability to influence technical decisions
You’re an especially awesome match if you have:
- Experience working on complex platforms or user-facing products at scale
- Familiarity with Node.js or full-stack development
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern frontend tooling
- Knowledge of accessibility and inclusive design principles
- Experience mentoring engineers or leading initiatives
- Flexibility to work from home
- Stock options that ensure your share in our success
- Extra recharge days on top of your annual vacation
- Comprehensive relocation support to Estonia or Spain
- Extensive medical, dental, and vision insurance to ensure you’re feeling great physically and mentally
- Learning and Development & Health and Sports budget that you are free to tailor to your own needs
- Four weeks of fully paid sabbatical leave after reaching your 5th work anniversary