Senior Front End Engineer

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At Cytora, an Applied Systems company, we’re transforming how insurers and brokers connect, operate, and grow. Our AI‑powered platform drives smarter decisions, greater efficiency, and seamless collaboration across the global insurance ecosystem. As we accelerate digital transformation, we’re looking for curious, collaborative minds ready to help shape what’s next. If you’re energized by innovation and inspired by impact, your future starts here.

As a Senior Front End Engineer at Cytora, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our product. You will work closely with UX designers, front‑end and back‑end engineers, and product managers to build our main InsurTech offering. Your responsibilities will include managing stakeholders (e.g., CX/BA), taking initiative, influencing product roadmaps and direction, and collaborating with the UX team to establish best practices.

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• Collaborate with a growing team to develop and maintain full‑stack TypeScript production‑grade web applications.
  
• Use your expertise in JavaScript frameworks and libraries such as React and Redux to deliver features on time and with high quality.
  
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of agile fundamentals, contributing to an efficient and collaborative development process.
  
• Work with back‑end engineers, consulting on contract design and other architectural decisions, to ensure APIs fit for purpose.
  
• Have an eye for detail and empathy for the end‑user, working with UX to deliver impactful user experiences.
  

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• Significant experience building and maintaining full‑stack JavaScript production‑grade web applications.
  
• Hands‑on commercial experience with JavaScript frameworks and libraries.
  
• Understanding of the functional programming paradigm and its real‑world usage, as well as other patterns (e.g., the “singleton” pattern).
  
• A team player who can work with various people across the business and is comfortable with autonomy.
  
• Ability to operate with limited information, identify gaps, close them, and communicate risks.
  
• Experience working with APIs, services, and 3rd‑party SDKs.
  

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• Experience in UX/UI design to enhance user interactions and experiences.
  
• Start‑up experience: Proven ability to rapidly build and deliver working products.
  

We’re building the future of insurance and we’re doing it together.

We foster a culture that values who you are and recognizes that you’re more than your role: you’re a teammate, and you matter. We thrive on the strength of our diverse experiences and celebrate the uniqueness each person brings to work every day.

We believe flexibility fuels performance. Whether remote, hybrid, or in‑office, we empower teams to work in ways that work best for them.

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• Competitive salary
  
• Flexible working and remote options
  
• Professional development budget & conference access
  
• Annual company retreats
  
• A mission‑driven culture that puts people first
  

Cytora is a remote‑first company. For this role you can be based anywhere in the UK provided you have fluent spoken and written English, and have the permanent right to work without requiring visa sponsorship.

Applied Systems is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. xcfaprz Diversity and Inclusion is a business imperative and is a part of building our brand and reputation. At Applied, we don’t discriminate, and we are committed to recruit, develop, retain, and promote regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.