careers

JavaScript Engineer – Front End Focus

Remote / Hybrid (Edinburgh) - Permanent / Full Time

Knowledge Hub > Careers > JavaScript Engineer – Front End Focus

About BR-DGE

BR-DGE is an award winning FinTech founded in Edinburgh. Our platform enables e-commerce and technology businesses to have the freedom and flexibility to redefine the way they handle payments.

Since our inception in 2018 we have been leading the way in the future of payment orchestration. Our products enable enterprise businesses to optimise their payment infrastructure and create frictionless digital payment experiences for their end users. Now with a global reach, our customer base is made up of incredible brands and household names from across the travel, retail and gambling sectors and it’s growing fast! Our world class partners include Visa and Worldpay and we’re continuing to build a strong partner network with the biggest players in the payments industry. It’s an exciting time to be part of BR-DGE!

The journey so far has been incredible, but we’re just getting started and with ambitious growth plans, we’re now looking for more exceptional talent to join our team.

All BR-DGE Builders receive the following benefits:

Flexible and remote working

Remote working allowance

33 days holiday including public holidays

Your birthday as a day off

Family healthcare

Life insurance

Employee assistance programme

A culture that champions rapid career progression

Investment in your learning and development

Regular team events & socials

Become a BR-DGE Builder

About the role:

We're seeking a talented JavaScript Engineer to join our dynamic front-end team. While our team primarily focuses on front-end products, we also maintain a Node.js back-end service, offering you valuable full-stack development experience.

As an Engineer at BR-DGE, you'll be an essential part of our development team, collaborating closely with experienced engineers to create clean, maintainable, and efficient code that continuously improves our product offerings. You'll have the opportunity to grow your skills across various technologies while contributing to meaningful projects.

The ideal candidate has experience in front-end development with JavaScript frameworks and brings enthusiasm for learning and growth. This position is perfect for someone early in their engineering career who wants to develop professionally in a supportive, fast-paced fintech environment.

What you’ll be doing:

Designing, implementing, and maintaining front-end components and features for our payment orchestration platform
Writing high-quality, well-tested, and optimised code as part of an agile sprint team
Conducting code reviews and providing constructive feedback to other team members
Collaborating with senior engineers on architectural decisions and technical direction
Working alongside senior engineers to break down complex problems into simple, maintainable solutions
Troubleshooting and resolving complex technical issues
Proactively identifying opportunities for technical improvement
Staying current with front-end development trends and best practices

What we’re looking for:

2+ years of professional experience in front-end development with JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML5 & CSS
Familiarity with modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g. React, Next.js, Angular, Vue)
Proficiency with testing frameworks such as Jest, Mocha & Cypress and writing comprehensive tests
Solid understanding of responsive design and cross-browser compatibility
Experience with version control workflows including feature branching and code reviews
Familiarity with Node.js back-end development
Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems independently
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly
Experience working in an agile development environment
Self-motivation and ability to manage priorities effectively

What would be great to have: