Principal Frontend Developer (React)

TL;DR

Principal Frontend Developer (React): Architecting and implementing complex, scalable web applications for global financial clients with an accent on responsive design, accessibility, and secure frontend principles. Focus on establishing engineering standards, mentoring junior developers, and driving technical strategy across cross-functional delivery teams.

Location: Must be based in Scotland and able to work in Glasgow or Edinburgh (Hybrid)

Company

Capco is a global technology and management consultancy specializing in digital transformation for the financial services and energy sectors.

What you will do

• Architect and implement complex frontend systems using React and modern frameworks.
• Apply UX/UI best practices to deliver pixel-perfect, accessible, and responsive applications.
• Establish and champion frontend engineering standards across delivery teams.
• Coach junior developers, promote knowledge sharing, and contribute to hiring efforts.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate product needs into technical outcomes.

Requirements

• Strong JavaScript/TypeScript and React expertise.
• Experience with modern CSS techniques and frameworks like SASS or Material UI.
• Familiarity with secure frontend design principles including OAuth2 and JWT.
• Experience with state management and modern testing frameworks.
• Track record of delivering applications via CI/CD pipelines and containerized environments.
• Must be based in Scotland with the ability to work in Glasgow or Edinburgh.

Nice to have

• Experience mentoring and coaching frontend developers.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms and deployment strategies.
• Familiarity with financial services products and regulatory environments.
• Experience contributing to business cases and RFPs.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive benefits package including discretionary bonus, pension, and health insurance.
• Comprehensive mental health support and family-friendly leave policies.
• 5 weeks of annual leave with holiday buy/sell options.
• Minimum 40 hours of annual training with a dedicated business coach.
• Collaborative, flat, and entrepreneurial consulting culture.