Senior Frontend Engineer

About Prima

Are you looking for a new challenge? Fancy helping us shape the future of motor insurance? Prima could be the place for you. Since 2015, we’ve been using our love of data and tech to rethink motor insurance and bring drivers a great experience at a great price. Our story began in Italy, where we’ve quickly become the number one online motor insurance provider, trusted by over 5 million drivers. And now we’re expanding to help millions more drivers in the UK and Spain.

To help fuel that growth, we need a Senior Frontend Engineer to join our Engineering team, which is the beating heart of Prima. You’ll be joining over 300 engineers across software development, infrastructure, operations, and security. Fueled by curiosity, experimentation, and collaboration, you’ll help deliver scalable, impactful solutions that shape the future of insurance.

What You’ll Do as a Senior Frontend Engineer

• Build and maintain clean, efficient, and scalable front-end code using modern frameworks and technologies.
• Collaborate with the design team to ensure high-quality UI/UX alignment.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
• Ensure cross-browser compatibility and responsiveness across devices.
• Write reusable, testable, and maintainable components.
• Work closely with back-end developers to integrate APIs and ensure seamless functionality.
• Stay updated on the latest front-end technologies, trends, and best practices.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in front-end development.
• Experience with modern front-end frameworks such as React, Vue.js, or Angular.
• Proficient in CSS and SCSS for creating efficient, modular, and maintainable styling.
• Familiarity with front-end testing tools and methodologies (e.g., Jest, Cypress).
• Design Sensibility: A good eye for design details and the ability to implement pixel-perfect designs.
• Strong analytical and debugging skills.
• Ability to collaborate in a team environment and communicate effectively.
• Fluent in English.

Nice-to-Have

• Familiarity with Elm.
• Familiarity with CI/CD workflows.
• Knowledge of performance optimization techniques.
• Experience with GraphQL or RESTful APIs.

Why You’ll Love Working at Prima

We want to make Prima a happy and empowering place to work. If you decide to join us, you can expect plenty of perks:

• Work Your Way: Enjoy full flexibility – work from home, the office, or a mix of both. Plus, work from anywhere for up to 30 days a year.
• Grow with us: We may move fast at Prima, but we move together. Get access to learning resources, mentorship, and a growth plan tailored to you.
• Thrive and perform: Your best work begins when you feel your best. Enjoy private healthcare, gym discounts, wellbeing programs, and mental health support.

Key skills/competency

• Frontend Development
• React.js
• Vue.js
• Angular
• CSS/SCSS
• UI/UX Design
• API Integration
• Testing (Jest, Cypress)
• Performance Optimization
• Scalability