Frontend Engineer - Surfaces

Frontend Engineer - Surfaces 

We are looking for a talented Frontend Engineer to come and join our close-knit cross-functional agile delivery team working on some key features and surfaces of the ClearScore product. Your work will empower consumers worldwide, across all 5 markets where ClearScore currently operates, and will focus on helping users to understand their credit position - how lenders see them & their borrowing potential.

We do this by presenting data from their Credit Bureau reports and Open Banking connections in easy-to-understand experiences, empowering and educating them to take effective control of their finances. You will build these experiences using components from Slate, our design system, put together as pages using a Server-Driven UI system.

You will implement business logic server-side, building pages once in our Node.js service and seeing them delivered across the website and Android and iOS native apps.. This architecture is underpinned by an event-driven Kafka backend delivering the data you need to materialise to power the new experience you are delivering. This team is part of the Surfaces mission at ClearScore, working alongside teams delivering other parts of the same product such as Protect and the Financial Products Marketplace.

What you will be doing:

• Design, build, and maintain full-stack solutions using Node.js and TypeScript, delivering data-driven user interfaces and backend services.
• Build intuitive client UX utilising design systems and server-driven UI frameworks.
• Optimise and scale databases for large-scale applications, leveraging SQL, PostgreSQL, and indexing strategies to ensure performance and maintainability.
• Work closely with expert colleagues to implement, monitor, and optimise real-time data pipelines with Kafka, ensuring robust message handling and distributed system performance.
• Take ownership of end-to-end performance optimisation, both client- and server-side.
• Lead the deployment and maintenance of production-grade code and databases across multiple global markets.
• Monitor post-release performance, leveraging tools for reliability and system health.
• Collaborate in an Agile environment, mentoring junior team members and those of other specialisms and fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to the growth of our technology by driving improvements in standards, tools, and processes.

Skills we'd love you to have

• Proven experience building scalable full-stack solutions in Node.js, TypeScript, and React.
• Strong foundation in SQL, PostgreSQL, and query optimisation.
• Familiarity with server driven UI patterns and the use of design systems
• Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins, CircleCI, Docker, and AWS.
• Understanding of performance optimisation techniques for web applications.
• Skilled in unit and functional testing strategies for Node.js services.
• Familiarity with deploying global infrastructure and managing multiple environments.
• Experience with Contentful or similar CMS tools is a plus.
• A collaborative mindset with a passion for mentoring and supporting team members.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
• Experience working in Agile Scrum environments
• Proactive in proposing new technologies, processes and standards to elevate our technical practices.

Why ClearScore?

ClearScore is the UK's #1 credit score and report app. We are also present in South Africa, Australia, Canada and New Zealand, with more than 20 million users globally and growing fast. Someone joins ClearScore every 20 seconds. We have established relationships with over 50 of the main lenders in the U.K., and have been a trusted tool for customers to manage their credit and make better financial decisions.

Since October 2016 we have helped 1.8 million users take out a new credit card or loan. We are user-centric at our core and we believe in leveraging technology to enable positive financial choices. We are design-led and data-driven and we embed these behaviours in everything we do.

Our company culture is a fundamental part of all we have achieved. We believe in hiring smart, driven, passionate and diverse people who are keen on having a real impact in our organisation. We trust you to manage your own time so we offer flexible work and no fixed desk hours. We don't micromanage and we believe in measuring outcomes rather than effort. We have an inclusive culture where all, regardless of seniority, are encouraged to contribute with their ideas, look after their wellbeing and actively seek opportunities for career growth.

If you feel like this could be the place for you, apply and our Talent team will be happy to share more.

Benefits:

• 25 paid holidays and a “duvet day” on your birthday
• Hybrid Work Environment
• Private health and dental cover - including mental health support through Bupa 
• GP office visits
• Life assurance scheme
• Up to 6% matched pension
• Regular Lunch and Learns with guest speakers
• Dog-friendly office
• Daily breakfast and free snacks
• Access to discounts via Cobens Extras 
• Free sports and social clubs
• Continued investment into learning and development 
• Leadership-led training
• In-house psychotherapist
• Financial coach to help you plan and achieve your goals
• No clock-watching culture
• Generous maternity and paternity plans
• Culture and inclusion representatives
• Transparent pay structure and a career growth plan

Equal Opportunities

ClearScore is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals. As an equal opportunity employer, we are able to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate individuals with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation, please inform us in advance, and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Our Hybrid Model

We embrace a dynamic hybrid work environment that balances flexibility with collaborative in-person experiences. Our approach is designed to foster innovation, team connection, and individual productivity.

• Levels 1-5: Minimum 2 days per week in-office
• Level 6 and above: Minimum 3 days per week in-office

We believe this structure offers the best of both worlds - the flexibility of remote work and the synergy of face-to-face collaboration. Our office days are carefully coordinated to maximise team interactions and learning/ mentorship opportunities.

What This Means for You:

• Flexibility to manage your work and life
• Dedicated in-office days for team building and collaborative projects
• Office facilities (with plants!) designed for productive interactions
• Clear expectations and support for maintaining our hybrid schedule

We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment that accommodates diverse needs while maintaining our collaborative culture. Join us in shaping the future of work!

Note: While we offer flexibility, commitment to our hybrid schedule is an important aspect of our team culture and performance expectations.