Engineer I (React, Mobile)

TL;DR

Engineer I (React, Mobile): Building and optimizing high-quality mobile software by developing new features and resolving defects with an accent on security, usability, and accessibility. Focus on enhancing testing practices, contributing to security and operational practices, and collaborating effectively within an agile team.

Location: Hybrid role, based in London.

Company

hirify.global is a leading UK financial services group and major global investor, safeguarding people’s financial futures since 1836.

What you will do

• Build clean, maintainable features and resolve end-to-end issues for outstanding customer outcomes.
• Understand, contribute to, and enhance the team’s testing practices, emphasizing security, usability, and accessibility.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality, reliable software.
• Contribute to initiatives that strengthen the team’s security, quality, deployment, monitoring, and operational practices.
• Engage actively in developer meetings to keep colleagues informed, encourage knowledge sharing, and support collaboration.
• Grow technical and professional capabilities through ongoing, relevant training.

Requirements

• Technology-focused degree preferred, or equivalent demonstrable software engineering experience.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript with expert knowledge of React and core concepts.
• Practical understanding of clean code, clean architecture, and common design patterns.
• Proficiency in software testing, including TDD and applying the testing pyramid.
• Working knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, Git/Git Flow, and modern release strategies.
• Experience building and maintaining performant, reliable applications using REST microservices, Node.js or JVM-based technologies.
• Familiarity with application security, front-end/mobile performance optimisation, and agile delivery (Scrum/Kanban).
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively within a team.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to participate in annual, performance-related bonus plan and valuable share schemes.
• Generous pension contribution, life assurance, and healthcare plan (for permanent employees).
• At least 25 days holiday, plus public holidays, with an option to buy and sell holiday.
• Competitive family leave and option to participate in an electric car scheme.
• Welcoming, inclusive culture with opportunities to collaborate with diverse backgrounds.
• Guided by leaders who care about your future and wellbeing, with initiatives for career development.
• Open to discussing flexible working options including part-time, term-time, and job shares.