Platform Frontend Software Engineers (Senior and Midlevel) - Perk - Barcelona, Spain

About Perk

Perk, formerly TravelPerk, is the intelligent platform for travel and spend management. We automate everything from travel bookings to expenses, invoice processing, and more, eliminating shadow work that wastes hours and saps innovation. Trusted by over 10,000 companies worldwide, including Wise, On Running, and Breitling, we're on a mission to power real work.

Founded in 2015, Perk has grown into a global company of more than 1,800 people across 12 offices globally, with headquarters in London and Boston. We combine innovation, control, and simplicity to transform how businesses work.

At Perk, we’re driven by values like ownership, delivering a 7-star experience, and teamwork. We value curiosity, purpose, and mindset, not just knowledge. If you’re excited about having a real impact and shaping how millions of people experience work, we’d love you on the team.

Role Overview

The Platform function at Perk builds the foundations that the rest of the company depends on. We own the shared infrastructure, core services, and developer tooling that enable product teams to move fast without breaking things. Our work is often behind the scenes, but its impact is everywhere: reliability, scalability, security, and developer experience.

As a Frontend Software Engineer in the Platform function, you’ll work on the systems that other engineers build on top of every day. That means core services, shared libraries, infrastructure, and developer tooling that need to be reliable, scalable, and quietly dependable. This role focuses on leverage, solving cross-cutting problems, designing clear abstractions, and making trade-offs that optimize for the whole company.

Day in the Life

A typical day for a Frontend Software Engineer at Perk might involve:

• Developing new frontend features for our platform using React and TypeScript.
• Collaborating with designers and product managers to refine user interfaces.
• Writing unit and integration tests to ensure code quality.
• Participating in code reviews and providing feedback to other engineers.
• Debugging and troubleshooting production issues.
• Improving the performance and accessibility of our web applications.
• Contributing to the development of our frontend architecture.
• Attending daily stand-up meetings to discuss progress and roadblocks.
• Learning about new frontend technologies and trends.
• Mentoring junior engineers.

Why Barcelona?

Barcelona is a vibrant and cosmopolitan city with a thriving tech scene. It offers a high quality of life, with beautiful beaches, world-class cuisine, and a rich cultural heritage. Barcelona is also a major hub for innovation and entrepreneurship, making it an ideal location for Perk to attract top talent.

Career Path

At Perk, we are committed to providing our employees with opportunities for professional growth and development. Frontend Software Engineers can advance their careers by taking on increasing levels of responsibility, such as leading projects, mentoring junior engineers, or becoming technical leads. We also offer opportunities to specialize in specific areas of frontend development, such as UI/UX, performance optimization, or accessibility.

Salary & Benefits

The salary range for Frontend Software Engineers at Perk in Barcelona is competitive and commensurate with experience. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Stock options
• Employee discounts on travel and other perks
• Wellness programs
• Company-sponsored events and activities

Perk Culture

At Perk, we foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, and innovation. We are passionate about solving complex problems and making a real impact on the way people experience work. We value curiosity, purpose, and mindset, and we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive.

How to Apply

If you are a talented and motivated Frontend Software Engineer with a passion for building innovative web applications, we encourage you to apply for this position. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter through our online application portal.

FAQ

1. What is Perk? Perk is the intelligent platform for travel and spend management.
2. Where is Perk located? Perk has offices in London, Boston, and Barcelona, among other locations.
3. What does a Frontend Software Engineer do at Perk? Frontend Software Engineers develop and maintain frontend components and features for our platform, website, and internal tools.
4. What skills are required for this position? Required skills include proficiency in JavaScript, React, HTML, CSS, and related technologies.
5. What are the benefits of working at Perk? Perk offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, stock options, and employee discounts.
6. What is the company culture like at Perk? Perk fosters a culture of ownership, collaboration, and innovation.
7. What opportunities are there for professional growth at Perk? Perk offers opportunities for employees to advance their careers by taking on increasing levels of responsibility and specializing in specific areas of expertise.
8. How do I apply for this position? To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter through our online application portal.
9. What is the interview process like? The interview process typically involves a phone screen, a technical interview, and an interview with the hiring manager.
10. What is it like to work in Barcelona? Barcelona offers a high quality of life, with beautiful beaches, world-class cuisine, and a rich cultural heritage.