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Reuters is seeking a talented Senior Front End Engineer to be a part of a small team of high performers. You will work primarily on web-based applications helping architect and build them in a modular, scalable, and performant manner while mentoring your peers to do the same.

We are a supportive, close-knit team following Agile Scrum methodologies. We use modern common and boutique technologies like JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Next.js, Clojure(Script), Playwright, Docker, and AWS. The ideal candidate is an exceptional JavaScript/Typescript developer with deep web development experience, well-formed opinions, an obsession with appropriate abstractions and reuse, being just as capable to define the application's data model as they are to build the views in the UI. Crucially, they know how to strike a balance between pragmatism and perfection.

 

Reuters News Agency engineering team develops business-critical applications and services for the Reuters news organization. We provide publishers and broadcasters with news text, graphics, photos, audio, video and graphics over both internet and satellite, while also providing web-scale hosted content solution to digital publishers.

About the Role

As our Senior Front End Engineer, you will:

  • Work on a team (and in an organization) that prioritizes and respects you as a human being with a life outside of work 
  • Be granted a lot of autonomy (and responsibility) to make technical and implementation decisions 
  • Plan and model technical solutions to business problems 
  • Help architect, build, and test scalable web applications  
  • Write code that you own from ideation to production, and beyond 
  • Educate, lead, and mentor peers (provide code reviews, and technical guidance) 
  • Estimate work scope to help forecast delivery timelines

About You 

To be our Senior Front End Engineer you will likely have:

Required Skills:  

  • Ability to self-direct  
  • Demonstrated ability to turn a brief into well designed technical solution 
  • Deep knowledge and opinions around full stack development in the Javascript/Typescript ecosystem 
  • Keeping up on modern full stack technologies, tools, frameworks, and languages 
  • Passion for writing clean, maintainable, well tested code 
  • Solid understanding of Typscript, Node.js, and React 
  • Infrastructure knowledge for building low-latency and scalable apps 
  • Ability to communicate technical decisions and tradeoffs   
  • Experience performing code reviews, and mentoring peers 
  • Adaptability to changing product needs to help seize business opportunities  
  • Ability to make and use diagrams as a means of communication 
  • Equivalent of 5+ years of front end web development experience  
  • Professional communication skills - English B2+ 

Nice to Have Skills/Experience 

  • CLEAN Architecture 
  • Domain Driven Design 
  • Functional programming  
  • Microfrontends 
  • Monorepo Tooling 
  • Next.js (SSR/SSG) 
  • Automated cross-browser testing  
  • Agile / Scrum process  
  • Infrastructure & Deployment 
  • AWS 
  • Clojure(Script) 
  • Behavioral analytics reporting 

If you’re a high performing front end engineer, with high standards, who wants to work on an ambitious team that solves interesting technical problems and has a healthy respect for personal wellbeing, we’d love for you to apply to join our team.

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What's in it For You?


You will join our inclusive culture of world-class talent, where we are committed to your personal and professional growth through:

  • Wellbeing: Comprehensive benefit plans; flexible and supportive benefits for work-life balance: flexible vacation, two company-wide Mental Health Days Off; work from another location for up to a total of 8 weeks in a year, 4 of those weeks can be out of the country and the remaining in the country, Headspace app subscription; retirement, savings, tuition reimbursement, and employee incentive programs; resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.

  • Culture: Globally recognized and award-winning reputation for equality, diversity and inclusion, flexibility, work-life balance, and more.

  • Learning & Development: LinkedIn Learning access; internal Talent Marketplace with opportunities to work on projects cross-company; Ten Thousand Coffees Thomson Reuters café networking.

  • Social Impact: Ten employee-driven Business Resource Groups; two paid volunteer days annually; Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives for local and global impact.

  • Purpose Driven Work: We have a superpower that we’ve never talked about with as much pride as we should – we are one of the only companies on the planet that helps its customers pursue justice, truth and transparency. Together, with the professionals and institutions we serve, we help uphold the rule of law, turn the wheels of commerce, catch bad actors, report the facts, and provide trusted, unbiased information to people all over the world.





Do you want to be part of a team helping re-invent the way knowledge professionals work? How about a team that works every day to create a more transparent, just and inclusive future? At Thomson Reuters, we’ve been doing just that for almost 160 years. Our industry-leading products and services include highly specialized information-enabled software and tools for legal, tax, accounting and compliance professionals combined with the world’s most global news services – Reuters. We help these professionals do their jobs better, creating more time for them to focus on the things that matter most: advising, advocating, negotiating, governing and informing.

We are powered by the talents of 26,000 employees across more than 70 countries, where everyone has a chance to contribute and grow professionally in flexible work environments that celebrate diversity and inclusion. At a time when objectivity, accuracy, fairness and transparency are under attack, we consider it our duty to pursue them. Sound exciting? Join us and help shape the industries that move society forward. 

Accessibility 

As a global business, we rely on diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goals. To ensure we can do that, we seek talented, qualified employees in all our operations around the world regardless of race, color, sex/gender, including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under applicable law. Thomson Reuters is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer providing a drug-free workplace.

We also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law.

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What You Should Know About Senior Front End Engineer, Thomson Reuters

Reuters is looking for a passionate and skilled Senior Front End Engineer to join our dynamic team in Gdansk. In this role, you'll be at the forefront of building exciting web-based applications, working closely with a small group of talented engineers who value collaboration and support. With a focus on Agile Scrum methodologies, you'll not only contribute to the architecture and development of scalable applications using modern technologies like JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Next.js, and more, but also mentor your peers to elevate their skills. We believe in autonomy, so you'll have the freedom to make critical technical decisions while guiding your team towards delivering exceptional products. Our engineering projects are crucial for the Reuters News Agency, where we provide vital news services to various publishers and broadcasters globally. Here at Reuters, we care about your well-being and personal growth, offering flexible vacation policies, mental health days, and opportunities to participate in social impact initiatives. If you're a forward-thinking developer who loves tackling technical challenges and desires a work-life balance in a culture that champions inclusion and diversity, we'd love for you to join us as our next Senior Front End Engineer. Let’s create impactful solutions together!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Senior Front End Engineer Role at Thomson Reuters
What are the key responsibilities of a Senior Front End Engineer at Reuters?

As a Senior Front End Engineer at Reuters, you'll design and implement scalable web applications, mentor fellow engineers, and make technical decisions that align with business needs. Your role will also involve planning and modeling technical solutions, as well as writing and testing clean, maintainable code.

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What qualifications does a prospective Senior Front End Engineer at Reuters need?

To qualify for the Senior Front End Engineer role at Reuters, you'll need at least 5 years of front end web development experience, a deep knowledge of the JavaScript/Typescript ecosystem, and a solid understanding of frameworks like React and Node.js. Professional communication skills in English (B2+) are also essential.

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What technologies should a Senior Front End Engineer at Reuters be proficient in?

A Senior Front End Engineer at Reuters should have expertise in JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Next.js, as well as experience with tools like Docker and AWS. Familiarity with clean architecture, functional programming, and automated cross-browser testing is also beneficial.

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How does Reuters support the growth and well-being of its Senior Front End Engineers?

Reuters promotes a healthy work-life balance by offering flexible vacation policies, mental health days, and resources for physical and financial well-being. We also provide access to professional development through platforms like LinkedIn Learning and opportunities for networking within the company.

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What is the team culture like for Senior Front End Engineers at Reuters?

The team culture at Reuters for Senior Front End Engineers is collaborative and supportive, with a strong emphasis on work-life balance and respect for personal time outside of work. You’ll be part of a close-knit team that follows Agile methodologies and values continuous learning and improvement.

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How do you approach building scalable web applications?

When building scalable web applications, I prioritize modular design, reusable components, and efficient data management strategies. I ensure my architecture can handle increased load while being maintainable and performant.

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Can you explain the difference between JavaScript and TypeScript?

JavaScript is a dynamic, interpreted language used for creating interactive web pages, while TypeScript is a superset of JavaScript that adds static typing, enabling better tooling and error checking during development.

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What is your experience with Agile methodologies?

I have worked in Agile environments for several years, participating in sprints, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives. I believe Agile fosters collaboration, adaptability, and quick iteration, which are essential for successful software development.

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How do you ensure the quality and maintainability of your code?

I employ best practices like code reviews, writing unit tests, and automated testing to ensure quality. Additionally, I focus on writing clean, self-documenting code that is easy for my peers to understand and maintain.

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What tools do you use for front-end development?

I often use tools like React, Next.js, and various state management libraries for front-end development. Additionally, I leverage Docker for containerization and AWS for deployment, ensuring a smooth workflow from development to production.

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How do you handle technical debt in your projects?

I address technical debt by scheduling regular refactoring time, prioritizing features that reduce complexity, and documenting trade-offs made during development so the team can make informed decisions later.

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Can you discuss a challenging project you worked on?

In one challenging project, I had to optimize a web application for load speed while implementing new features. I coordinated with backend teams to streamline API calls and implemented lazy loading to enhance performance.

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What strategies do you use for mentoring junior engineers?

I encourage junior engineers to explore their ideas and provide constructive feedback on their work. I also facilitate code review sessions and pair programming to foster collaborative learning.

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How do you stay updated with the latest trends in web development?

I regularly read industry blogs, participate in online forums, attend webinars, and take courses to stay informed about new technologies and best practices in web development.

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What do you think is the most important skill for a Senior Front End Engineer?

The most important skill for a Senior Front End Engineer is the ability to balance technical excellence with practical solutions. This allows for building high-quality applications while meeting business needs efficiently.

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