Software Engineer

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Our purpose is to make it easy for people to save and invest for a better future. We are looking for great people to join us, so please come and invest in YOUR future at Hargreaves Lansdown.

We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they don't tick every box. If you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, please go ahead and apply. We’d love to hear from you!

About the role

Full Stack Engineer working across TypeScript, Node.js, React, GraphQL and AWS serverless technologies. You'll help build and evolve business services and customer-facing platforms, contributing across both backend services and frontend applications. You'll develop scalable APIs, cloud-native services and intuitive React-based experiences, while helping build reliable data flows that support evolving customer needs. AI and agentic approaches will also be leveraged throughout the development process to improve engineering efficiency, automation and the way we build and evolve our platforms.

We're looking for a Full Stack Engineer with a strong frontend focus to help build, evolve and improve services and platforms that support our business and customers.

You'll work primarily on frontend applications using React and TypeScript, while also contributing to backend services, APIs and platform capabilities when required. This is an opportunity to work with modern cloud-native technologies, GraphQL-based architectures, event-driven systems and customer-facing products that play an important role in managing and maintaining customer data.

The platform is continuously evolving to improve how customer data is updated, managed and maintained across our systems. You'll help build intuitive, reliable and scalable user experiences that make it easier for customers and internal users to interact with and manage data.

We're looking for engineers who enjoy building high-quality user experiences, solving technical problems and continuously improving their skills. This is a great opportunity for a Regular-level engineer to develop deeper frontend expertise while working as part of a full-stack engineering team. AI and agentic approaches will also be used throughout the development process to improve engineering efficiency, automation and the way we build and evolve the platform.

What You'll Be Doing

• Design, develop and maintain frontend applications using React and TypeScript.
• Build responsive, intuitive and maintainable customer-facing user interfaces.
• Develop reusable components and contribute to frontend architecture and design patterns.
• Work with APIs and integrate frontend applications with backend services.
• Build and consume GraphQL and REST APIs.
• Contribute to platform capabilities for updating, managing and maintaining customer data.
• Work across the full stack where required, gaining exposure to backend services and AWS technologies.
• Contribute to application performance, reliability, accessibility and observability.
• Take ownership of frontend features from development through to production.
• Participate in code reviews, technical discussions and design sessions.
• Collaborate closely with Product, Design, Platform and Engineering teams to deliver customer value.
• Contribute to engineering improvements, automation and modern development practices.
• Leverage AI and agentic development approaches to improve software delivery, productivity and engineering workflows.

What We're Looking For

• Solid experience with React and TypeScript.
• Good understanding of modern frontend development practices.
• Ability to build clean, maintainable and reusable UI components.
• Understanding of API-driven applications and frontend/backend integration.
• Good problem-solving skills and willingness to learn.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Interest in developing broader full-stack capabilities.
• A proactive approach to improving code quality, user experience and engineering practices.
• Interest in using AI and agentic approaches as part of modern software development.

Required Skills & Experience

Frontend Engineering

• React
• TypeScript
• Modern JavaScript
• HTML / CSS
• Building customer-facing web applications
• Component-based development
• Working with REST and/or GraphQL APIs
• Understanding of frontend state and data management

Frontend Technologies

• TanStack Query
• Zustand or similar state management solutions
• Vite
• Tailwind CSS
• Experience with or interest in micro-frontend architectures

Backend & API

• Understanding of Node.js and backend services
• REST API consumption and integration
• GraphQL consumption
• Basic understanding of API design and data structures
• JSON data processing

Cloud & Engineering Practices

• Familiarity with AWS and cloud-based applications
• Understanding of CI/CD and modern software delivery practices
• Familiarity with Git-based development workflows
• Interest in Infrastructure as Code and cloud-native architectures

Desirable Skills

GraphQL

Experience with or interest in:

• Consuming GraphQL services
• Understanding GraphQL schemas
• Working with GraphQL clients
• Understanding the differences between REST and GraphQL

Search & Content Platforms

• Typesense
• Elasticsearch
• Contentful or other Headless CMS platforms

Modern Engineering Tooling

• LaunchDarkly or feature flagging platforms
• OAuth and authentication flows
• Analytics integration
• Experience with observability tooling such as Grafana
• AI-assisted and agentic software development workflows

Nice to Have

• Financial Services experience
• Previous experience working in a full-stack engineering team

You'll have the opportunity to take ownership of frontend features from development through to production, collaborate across engineering disciplines and continuously develop your technical skills.

You'll contribute to the evolution of our platforms by building reliable, accessible and intuitive React applications that make it easier to update, manage and maintain customer information. At the same time, you'll gain exposure to backend, cloud and full-stack technologies while working with modern AI and agentic approaches as part of the engineering process.

Why us?

Here at HL, we’re the UK’s number 1 investment platform for private investors, based in Bristol. For more than 40 years we’ve helped investors save time, tax and money on their investments.

To achieve our mission, we believe we have a workplace like no other, with constant learning, dynamic teams, and a great ethos. We're steered by core values that promote service, quality, innovation, and opportunity in everything we do.

What's on offer?

• Discretionary annual bonus*andannual pay review
• 25 days*holiday plus bank holidays and 1-day additionalChristmas closure
• Optionto purchasean additional5 daysholiday**
• Flexible working options available, including hybrid working
• Enhanced parental leave
• Pension scheme up to 11% employer contribution
• Income Protection andLife insurance (4 x salary core level of cover)
• Private medical insurance*
• Health care cash plans - including optical, dental, and outpatient care
• Health screening programme
• Help@hand- confidential support includingmental health counsellingandremote GP
• Wellhub- unlimited access to fitness providers and wellness coach sessions
• Variety of travel to work schemes with bike storage and shower facilities
• Inhouse barista anddeli serving subsidised coffee and sandwiches
• Two paid volunteering days per year

* dependanton role level

** onlyavailable to select during our annual benefits window, inNovember each year

Hargreaves Lansdown is an inclusive employer that values diversity in its workforce. We encourage applications from all individuals without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.

This role may also be available on a flexible working or part time basis - please ask the Recruitment & Onboarding team for more information.

Please note, we are unable to provide employment sponsorship to candidates.