Senior Frontend Engineer - Edinburgh, Scotland

About Perk

Perk (formerly TravelPerk) is the intelligent platform for travel and spend management. Built to tackle the time-consuming, manual work that gets in the way of real work, our tools automate everything from travel bookings to expenses, invoice processing, and more. By eliminating this shadow work that wastes hours, erodes morale, and saps innovation, we’re on a mission to power real work, with real impact.

We’re trusted by more than 10,000 companies worldwide, including Wise, On Running, Breitling, and Fabletics, and we’re tackling the 7 hours of lost productivity per employee each week, a $1.7 trillion problem.

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 and how people feel at work.

At Perk, we’re driven by our values, like being an owner, delivering a 7-star experience, and working as one team. We value curiosity, purpose, and mindset, not just knowledge, to unlock the power in your potential. Our talent team brings together leading minds from the travel and SaaS industries, representing over 70 countries. 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

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Frontend Engineer to join our growing team in Edinburgh, Scotland. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining the frontend of our platform, website, and internal tools. You will work closely with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to deliver high-quality, innovative solutions that meet the needs of our users.

A Day in the Life

As a Senior Frontend Engineer at Perk, your day might involve:

• Participating in daily stand-up meetings to discuss progress and roadblocks.
• Collaborating with designers to implement UI/UX designs.
• Writing clean, maintainable, and well-documented code in React, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
• Developing and implementing new features for our platform.
• Working with backend engineers to integrate frontend and backend systems.
• Writing and maintaining automated tests to ensure code quality.
• Participating in code reviews to provide feedback and ensure consistency.
• Troubleshooting and resolving frontend issues.
• Mentoring junior and mid-level engineers.
• Researching and evaluating new frontend technologies and trends.

Why Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is a vibrant and historic city that offers a high quality of life. It is a major hub for technology and innovation, with a thriving startup ecosystem. Edinburgh offers a great balance of city living and access to nature, with stunning scenery and outdoor activities just a short distance away. The city is also home to world-class universities and a diverse cultural scene.

Career Path

At Perk, we are committed to providing our employees with opportunities for growth and development. As a Senior Frontend Engineer, you will have the opportunity to advance your career through technical leadership roles, management positions, or specialized areas of expertise. We offer mentorship programs, training courses, and conference attendance to help you achieve your career goals.

Salary & Benefits

The estimated salary range for this role in Edinburgh, Scotland is $75,000 - $110,000 USD annually. The exact salary will be determined based on your experience, skills, and qualifications. 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
• Employee stock options
• Generous vacation policy
• Professional development opportunities
• Company-sponsored events and activities
• And more!

Perk Culture

At Perk, we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and ownership. We value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. We are passionate about our mission to power real work and make a positive impact on the world. We encourage our employees to be curious, take risks, and learn from their mistakes. We celebrate our successes and recognize the contributions of each individual.

How to Apply

If you are a talented and passionate Senior Frontend Engineer who is looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume and cover letter through our online application portal. We look forward to hearing from you!

FAQ

1. What technologies do you use? We primarily use React, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and related technologies for our frontend development.
2. What is the team structure? Our frontend team is organized into smaller, cross-functional teams that work closely with product managers, designers, and backend engineers.
3. What is the interview process like? Our interview process typically involves a phone screening, a technical interview, and an interview with the hiring manager.
4. What are the opportunities for growth? We offer a variety of opportunities for growth, including technical leadership roles, management positions, and specialized areas of expertise.
5. What is the work-life balance like? We value work-life balance and offer flexible work arrangements to help our employees manage their personal and professional lives.
6. What is the company culture like? We foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and ownership. We value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment.
7. Do you offer relocation assistance? Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.
8. What are the benefits like? We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, paid parental leave, employee stock options, and more.
9. What is the dress code? Our dress code is casual and comfortable.
10. What is the company's mission? Our mission is to power real work and make a positive impact on the world.