Senior Software Engineer (Frontend) - Mobile

Hi! We're UW.

We’re on a mission to take the headache out of utilities by providing them all in one place. One bill for energy, broadband, mobile and insurance and a whole lot of savings!

We’re aiming to double in size as we help more people to stop wasting time and money. Big ambitions, to be delivered by people like you. 

Got your attention? Read on…

The challenge

For our customers and Partners, UW just needs to work – there when you need it, and invisible when you don’t. Just like flicking a switch.

Our proposition to customers is simple, but for our technology teams, the behind-the-scenes complexity is what makes it so interesting. Learn more about life in our Tech teams here.

We put people first. It’s all about you…

At UW, we prioritise not just what we deliver, but how and with whom we work. Our passion lies in tackling complex challenges alongside bright minds, recognising that true fulfilment comes from overcoming obstacles. By maintaining lightweight processes and fostering autonomy, we ensure swift delivery without compromising quality. Leadership at UW isn’t about lofty ideals but about getting hands dirty, providing guidance, and fostering a culture of support. We champion experimentation, shun egos, and value open discourse, collaboration, and continual learning.

We are looking for individuals proficient in React, our primary front-end JS library. In addition to developing the Mobile sections of both our customer website and our CRM, you will also be expected to develop within our Mobile App, so experience with React Native is also strongly preferred.

At UW, if it’s open-source worthy, it’s open-sourced—reflecting our dedication to transparency and community collaboration.

Your skills & experience

• React

• React Native

• Typescript

• Next.js - Not essential but a big plus!

• GraphQL - Not essential but a big plus!

• Kubernetes (and Docker) - Not essential but a big plus!

• Experience with GitHub’s CI/CD tools and practices.

• Collaborative approach to ensure quality design and practices.

• Experience and willingness to implement robust unit and end-to-end tests.

We work together. Your team and the people you will work with…

We work in small, fully autonomous teams that have real ownership of their products. We use the best tool for the job and constantly look for better.

The Mobile team interfaces with industry to create great projects that will help automate a better customer experience and build new features for a growing mobile proposition.

We deliver progress. What you’ll do and how you will make an impact.

As the only senior frontend engineer on the Mobile team, you will have a unique opportunity to lead the development of our user-facing features and set the direction for our frontend architecture. You’ll collaborate closely with backend engineers and designers to build seamless, real-time experiences, playing a key role in advancing our products and expanding our offerings. Your expertise will be crucial in delivering a polished and engaging experience to our users.

What you’ll do

• Lead the development of the front-ends for our customer portal, CRM and mobile app.

• Own your code across the entire software lifecycle, working closely with other team members where required

• Provide a voice in our product backlog refinement sessions, liaise with stakeholders to define requirements and collaborate with team members in cycle planning sessions

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of our ways of working. Identify pain-points and propose improvements.

• Author internal RFCs to address challenges spanning multiple teams.

• Promote the team's technical successes beyond, benefiting other frontend squads.

• Foster an inclusive environment in discussions and meetings, encouraging active participation and minimising interruptions.

• Join in discussions about front-end technologies and engineering best practices with the wider front-end community at UW

• Help to shape the growth of the Mobile team.

This role can be fully remote in any of the following countries: United Kingdom, Poland, Romania, Spain & South Africa.
 

We recognise the power of human connection and so we encourage our teams to come together in person as much as possible. We have fantastic collaborative spaces in London (and access to hotdesk spaces around the world) which we encourage our teams to use on a regular basis. 

What’s in it for you

UK based workers get the following benefits:

• Competitive, benchmarked salary 

• Flexible/ remote working

• Share options -giving you ownership in the business

• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

• Life Assurance up to 4 x your salary

• Private pension scheme

• Discounted UW services (30% mobile & broadband, 10% energy & insurance)

• A free UW cashback card - earning you cashback on all your spending!

• Discounted healthcare & medical cash plans

• A free virtual GP service

• Save As You Earn Scheme

• A range of Health & Wellbeing benefits including a confidential Employee Assistance Programme, virtual fitness classes and wellness tools

• Access to Spark – a holistic approach to learning and development created by UW to empower your personal and professional growth. You’ll have huge opportunities for exposure & development through involvement in  a range of projects as we scale up as well as access to professional training relevant to your role.

• Regular team and company social events

Please note: Benefits and Terms may differ if you are not a UK-based employee

You’ve got this far… Hit apply - we can’t wait to hear from you! Worried you don’t hit all the criteria? We welcome applications from diverse and varied backgrounds so get your application in and let’s chat!

Martyna Zbyszewska will be your point of contact throughout the recruitment process.  

Not sure you meet all the requirements? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs if they think they may not meet every qualification, when in fact they often do.

We provide equal opportunities, a diverse and inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone. You are welcome to apply no matter your age, disability, gender, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. Please don’t be afraid to ask about what we can do to support your needs. All requests will be carefully and fairly considered.

Please note, if you are successful and offered a role at UW, you will be subject to a background check. Where checks are unsatisfactory or incomplete and/or a failure to reveal information relating to convictions that you are required to identify as part of the background checks, could lead to withdrawal of an offer of employment.