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Senior Frontend Engineer - Edinburgh

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Develop and maintain innovative features for our platform, collaborate with teams, and mentor junior engineers to enhance frontend architecture.
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About Us

TravelPerk is a hyper-growth SaaS business travel platform and a pioneer in the future of travel for work. Its all-in-one platform gives travelers the freedom they want whilst providing companies with the control they need. The result saves time, money, and hassle for everyone.

TravelPerk has industry-leading travel inventory alongside powerful management features, 24/7 customer support, state-of-the-art technology, and consumer-grade design.

Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Barcelona, we’ve grown to over 1,400 people across Europe and North America. In 2022 we became a ‘unicorn’ and in 2025 we raised $200 million in a Series E funding round, increasing our valuation of $2.7 billion.

We’ve been winning awards too. Since 2023, we’ve been voted one of the best places to work, one of the fastest-growing apps and tech companies, and a leading pioneer of business travel.

These are just some of the reasons why global brands like Wise, Red Bull, GetYourGuide, and Aesop trust us to get the most out of their travel.

Hear more about TravelPerk. 

Are you a Senior Software Engineer with extensive programming experience? 

We’re not looking for stack experts. We’re looking for smart people who can bring in the best tools and processes to get the job done. 

Join our passionate team and make a remarkable impact by shaping the visual face of our platform, website, and internal tools. As an integral member of our team, you will not just be involved in delivering top-tier product features and advanced internal tools, but you will also champion the enhancement and evolution of our frontend architecture.

We are seeking skilled individuals with exceptional attention to detail, a self-starting mentality, and the drive to see ideas from inception to fruition. Your role will also include collaborating effectively with our innovative product, design, and backend engineers.

As a Senior Software Engineer, this position involves:

  • Maintain, develop and introduce innovative features within our current product suite for the benefit of customers and our internal teams.
  • Foster efficient collaboration with distributed and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Partner with the product team to design and refine our Front End, including producing precise specifications and technical designs.
  • Aid in the advancement of our infrastructure by providing relevant insights and maintaining documentation.
  • Propose and implement enhancements to refine the existing software infrastructure.
  • Cultivate a nurturing environment by mentoring junior and mid-level engineers in the frontend development process

Required skills and experience:

  • Proven experience as a FrontEnd Engineer with expertise in React.
  • Demonstrable experience in writing and supporting automated tests.
  • Proficiency related to delivery, deployment, performance, and optimisation of client solutions via AWS.
  • Excellent command of English, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Deep understanding of core web and browser concepts.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of semantic HTML, CSS, and fundamental JavaScript concepts.

Bonus points for:

  • Experience working with Django.
  • Domain knowledge in business travel.
  • Familiarity with:
      • Microfrontends
      • Webpack
      • Single-spa
      • Cypress
      • Monorepos

What do we offer?

  • Competitive compensation including equity in the company
  • Generous vacation days so you can rest and recharge
  • Health perks such as private healthcare or gym allowance depending on your location
  • "Flexible compensation plan" to help you diversify and increase the net salary
  • Unforgettable TravelPerk events including travel to one of our hubs
  • Mental health support tool for your wellbeing
  • Exponential growth opportunities
  • VolunteerPerk - 16 paid hours per year to volunteer for a cause of your choice
  • Parental leave: 12 to 16 weeks, based on location and eligibility factors

Our Vision is for a world where TravelPerk serves as the platform for human connection in-real-life (IRL). We take an IRL-first approach to work, where our team works together in-person 3 days a week. As such, this role requires you to be based within commuting distance one of our hubs. We fundamentally believe in the value of meeting in-real-life to improve connectivity, productivity, creativity and ultimately making us a great place to work.

For certain roles, we can help with relocation from anywhere in the world, English is the official language at the office. Please submit your resume in English if you choose to apply. Do not forget to submit an updated portfolio and/or resume.

TravelPerk is a global company with a diverse customer base—and we want to make sure the people behind our product reflect that. We’re an equal opportunity employer, which means you’re welcome at TravelPerk regardless of how you look, where you’re from, or anything else that makes you, well, you.

Learn more about our Builders organization here on our blog.

How we work
Our Vision is for a world where TravelPerk is the platform for human connection in real life (IRL). We take an IRL-first approach to work, where our team works together in person 3 days a week. For roles in Customer Care, this can be up to 5 days per week in the office. As such, this role requires you to be within commuting distance of our hubs. We fundamentally believe in meeting in real life to improve connectivity, productivity, and creativity, ultimately making us a great workplace.

At TravelPerk, we prioritize experience and potential over academic qualifications for this role. We believe that talent and ability aren't always reflected in formal credentials.

TravelPerk is a global company with a diverse customer base—and we want to ensure that the people behind our product reflect that. We're an equal opportunity employer, meaning you're welcome at TravelPerk regardless of your appearance, where you're from, or anything else that makes you.

All official communication from TravelPerk comes from @travelperk.com email addresses, our verified social media channels, or recruiters listed on our official LinkedIn page. We will never ask candidates to pay for equipment or make any kind of payment during the hiring process. If you receive an unexpected message claiming to be from TravelPerk and asking you to take action, please forward it to [email protected] and we’ll confirm whether it’s legitimate.

Top Skills

AWS
CSS
Cypress
Django
HTML
JavaScript
Microfrontends
Monorepos
React
Single-Spa
Webpack

TravelPerk Scotland Office

TravelPerk Edinburgh Office

Commercial Quay, 84 Commercial Street, United Kingdom, EH6 6LX

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