Mid-Level Frontend Engineer

Raylo

  • London
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 9 hours ago
Why We ExistAt Raylo, we’re on a mission to accelerate the move to a circular economy. The only way customers and manufacturers will make that shift is if it’s simple and cost-effective - this is where we come in. Our technology platform powers the lease-and-reuse of devices, making them more sustainable, accessible, and affordable.We’re building a category-defining marketplace, making premium tech available via subscription for both consumers and businesses. With over 100,000 subscribers in the UK - and growth accelerating - we’ve proven the demand for a smarter, more sustainable way to access technology.Raylo is a profitable, B Corp-certified company, driven by purpose and backed by leading investors including NatWest, Channel 4 Ventures, Macquarie, Octopus Ventures, and Telefónica. We’re also proud of our industry-leading customer satisfaction, with an Excellent 4.5-star Trustpilot rating from over 15,000 reviews.If you're looking to make a real impact and be part of a high-growth, mission-driven team, join us at Raylo. Together, we’re not just reducing waste - we’re shaping the future of technology in a way that’s smarter, more sustainable, and built to last.Our Core Values💡 Be deeply curious – We thrive on innovation through diverse approaches, views, and people.👟 Walk in your customer’s shoes – To build the best products and make the best decisions for the long term, we must figure out what our customers need, not just what they want.🎯 Focus and execute – We have a big vision, but we believe in nailing the most important problems first.💥 Be gritty – Only gritty teams succeed. Our individual ownership, passion, and perseverance mean we’re a team through thick and thin.What to ExpectAs part of Raylo’s Engineering team, you’ll play a central role in delivering a seamless customer experience across both our web and mobile platforms. You’ll be joining a fast-moving, mission-driven company at the forefront of the circular economy. Working in a cross-functional squad alongside product, design, and backend engineers, you’ll contribute to the development of new features, iterate on existing ones, and run A/B tests that directly impact user growth and business outcomes.You’ll get stuck into exciting greenfield development as well as continual improvements to core parts of our web and mobile apps. Over your first 12 months, you’ll go from shipping small but meaningful changes to having a significant contribution to frontend delivery on key initiatives that contribute to our growth goals. Along the way, you’ll develop strong relationships across disciplines and grow your technical depth in modern frontend frameworks and tooling.What You’ll Do
  • Design, develop and maintain high-quality, scalable frontend experiences across Raylo’s web and mobile applications using React and React Native.
  • Collaborate closely with backend engineers to define approaches to new features, solve technical challenges, and maintain system integrity.
  • Partner with product managers, designers, and marketing teams to iterate on growth initiatives, such as A/B tests and new feature launches that improve the user journey.
  • Work in an agile environment, taking ownership of your work from concept through to release and ongoing refinement.
  • Help maintain a high-quality codebase through testing, code reviews, refactoring, and documentation.
  • Support continuous improvement by contributing ideas for system and process enhancements, particularly in how we optimise for performance and scale.
  • Stay current with industry trends and bring fresh perspectives into the team, advocating for modern best practices and scalable solutions.
You’ll Succeed with
  • 3+ years of frontend or full-stack engineering experience in a product-focused, agile, and fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency in TypeScript and modern JavaScript (ES7+), with strong familiarity across the JavaScript ecosystem.
  • Hands-on experience with React and/or React Native for mobile app development.
  • Understanding of testing frontend code and ensuring quality through CI/CD pipelines.
  • Ability to clearly communicate technical ideas and decisions with non-technical stakeholders.
  • Bonus points for experience with server-side rendering (Next.js), GraphQL, or end-to-end mobile development.
  • A collaborative, curious, and user-focused mindset, aligned with Raylo’s values of walking in the customer’s shoes and being gritty and deeply curious.
  • Enthusiasm for sustainability and a desire to contribute to a product that reduces waste and improves accessibility.
We’re not looking for you to meet every point on this job description, please still get in touch if you think you could add value and do your best work here at Raylo. We'd love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit.Opportunities & BenefitsWe are continuously improving and listening to our quarterly employee surveys to provide the best opportunities and benefits for our employees.
  • Share in Raylo’s success – Stock options for all employees
  • Get the latest tech – Exclusive Raylo device lease for employees
  • 33 days off, your way – 25 days + 8 bank holidays with full flexibility to use on the days that mean the most to you
  • Invest in your growth – L&D budget to support the skills you value
  • Fast-track your career – Two performance reviews a year
  • Family-first policies – 5 months full pay for primary caregivers, 1 month for secondary caregivers
  • Save big on childcare – Workplace nursery scheme for major cost savings
  • Perks on perks – Perkbox membership with discounts & wellbeing benefits
  • Good times, guaranteed – Optional quarterly socials, plus summer & Christmas parties
Hiring ProcessWhat’s next?Once you submit your application, our Talent Team will contact you if you have been shortlisted for the role.We set an exceptionally high bar at Raylo, and in return, we will aim to give you the best candidate experience possible.If there's anything we can do to make your application process easier for you, because of disability, neurodiversity or any other personal reason, please let us know.Stage 1: Talent Screening (30 minutes)Stage 2: Online Hiring Manager Interview (45 minutes)Stage 3: On-site Pair Programming Session (90 minutes)Stage 4: Values-based Interview (~60 minutes)Stage 5: Co-founder Final (~ 45 minutes)*As an FCA-regulated business, we conduct background checks (DBS and AML) on all successful candidates who are offered a position at Raylo during the onboarding process.Diversity & Inclusion at RayloAt Raylo, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, believing they make us stronger.

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