Role Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Front-End Software Engineer to join our clients Software Engineering team, in a fast-growing global environment focused on reinsurance services. You will design, build, and deliver high-quality software under the guidance of the Solution Owner. From prototyping to testing, you own the process until handover to end users.
Role Summary:
As a Front-End Software Engineer, you are fully integrated within the Software Engineering Chapter, you contribute to develop the community, define and share guidelines, best practices, experience with others and perform technological watch on your domain.
Key Responsibilities:
Software Development
- Develop responsive, scalable, and user friendly front-end applications based on business and user needs;
- Analyze functional requirements and design solutions aligned with stakeholder expectations;
- Implement UI/UX designs ensuring seamless user experience across web platforms, following the company's UI Design Kit;
- Write, test, and debug high-quality code using JavaScript frameworks (Angular);
- Collaborate closely with product owners, solution owners, QA teams, back-end developers, and other engineers to deliver robust and efficient software solutions;
- Integrate APIs and data services into front-end applications;
- Contribute to an agile delivery model (Scrum), including sprint activities and iterative development cycles;
- Participate in code reviews, peer programming, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes.
Software Maintenance & Support
- Provide ongoing maintenance, support, and enhancements for existing systems and platforms;
- Troubleshoot and resolve software defects, performance issues, and compatibility problems;
- Maintain comprehensive technical documentation and ensure proper version control of code and artifacts;
- Apply software security best practices, adhering to industry standards, internal guidelines, and compliance requirements;
- Ensure accessibility standards and the framework compliance across front-end components.
Innovation & Continuous Improvement
- Stay current with emerging technologies, industry trends, frontend engineering practices, and development tools;
- Recommend improvements to enhance performance, maintainability, and user experience;
- Work collaboratively with the engineering team to elevate technical excellence and consistently apply best practices.
Qualifications
Required experience & competencies
- 5+ years of hands-on coding experience with a strong track record of successful deliveries;
- Experience building and maintaining enterprise-scale software applications;
- Experience in financial services or (re)insurance is a plus;
- Masters degree in Computer Science or related field.
Hard Skills
- Front-End Expertise: JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, HTML5, CSS, Angular, Redux, RxJS;
- Technical Knowledge : UX/UI design principles, design tools like Figma, scripting languages, and backend familiarity (Node.js, Python, Java);
- Engineering & Architecture: Strong understanding of software engineering principles, design patterns, scalability, performance optimization, and web accessibility (WCAG);
- Tools & Technologies: Webpack, NPM/Yarn, Git, Azure DevOps, Jenkins;
- Testing & Quality: Test-driven development (TDD), automated testing frameworks such as Jest, Jasmine, Karma, Cypress;
- APIs & Integration: Experience with RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and API integration patterns;
- Security & Compliance: Familiarity with OAuth2/OIDC and secure coding practices;
- DevOps & Cloud: Exposure to DevOps principles, CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and cloud platforms (Azure preferred).
Soft Skills
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in cross-cultural and multidisciplinary teams;
- Client- and service-oriented mindset with the ability to understand user practices and needs;
- Proactive, initiative-driven, and capable of working both independently and collaboratively;
- Strong problem-solving abilities, adaptability, and eagerness to learn;
- Fluent in English (oral & written).
Why apply?
- Exposure to a large, international investment platform;
- Role at the core of investment operations and controls;
- Stable environment with strong governance and best-practice processes;
- Opportunity to work closely with multiple group-level stakeholders.
Benefits & What We Offer:
- Join a people-centered company culture where you can grow, thrive, and innovate;
- Be part of shaping the Reinsurer of Tomorrow within an environment that values learning, collaboration, and continuous improvement;
- Opportunity to be part of a highly successful global organization with strong industry presence;
- Make a real impact through your work by contributing to key financial operations;
- Comprehensive health and life insurance to support your wellbeing;
- Meal tickets valued at 45 RON / working day;
- Attractive referral bonuses plus seasonal vouchers: 350 RON for Christmas and 300 RON for Easter.