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Senior Frontend Engineer
Blackfriars, Lonon
FARFETCH • CAREERS
Where fashion meets possibility.
FARFETCH is the world’s largest marketplace for luxury fashion — connecting customers in over 190 countries with more than 1,400 of the best brands and boutiques. We’re looking for people who want to shape how the world discovers luxury.
Careers at FARFETCH · Engineering · Remote / Hybrid
SENIOR INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTOR · FULL-TIME · PERMANENT
Senior Front-End Software Engineer
React / NextJS / TypeScriptMACH Architecture190+ Countries1,400+ Brands & Boutiques
We're looking for a Senior Front-End Software Engineer to join our engineering team — helping build the technology behind the platform connecting customers in over 190 countries with more than 1,400 of the best luxury brands and boutiques in the world.
The Role
This role goes beyond feature delivery. As a Senior Engineer, you'll influence technical direction, raise engineering standards, and help teams make better long-term decisions around performance, quality, and maintainability.
You'll act as a technical mentor for our wider front-end community and a key partner to our Design, Product, and Content teams — working on our MACH-based platform (Microservices, API-first, Cloud-Native, Headless), built entirely in-house to power freedom of expression through endless choice.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive front-end architecture decisions – including component design, state management, and application structure across the platform
- Lead complex implementations – design and deliver front-end solutions using React, NextJS, and TypeScript at scale
- Shape shared design systems – contribute to and influence front-end standards used across our app portfolio
- Mentor and elevate engineers – provide technical leadership through code reviews, mentoring, and pairing
- Partner cross-functionally – act as senior technical partner to Product, Design, and Content teams from discovery through to delivery
- Own critical user journeys – ensure high standards of usability, accessibility, performance, and resilience across our customer and boutique-facing experiences
- Build and evolve APIs – consume and contribute to GraphQL and REST APIs; contribute to Node.js backend services where required
- Champion engineering best practices – code quality, testing strategy, performance optimisation, and security
- Stay ahead of the curve – attend conferences, bring new ideas back, and apply front-end trends pragmatically
- Identify and resolve risk – proactively surface technical constraints and opportunities across CI/CD, developer experience, and delivery flow
Qualifications
ESSENTIAL
- Significant commercial experience as a Senior Front-End or Full-Stack Engineer in large-scale production environments
- Expert knowledge of JavaScript and TypeScript
- Deep experience with React and NextJS (or equivalent modern front-end frameworks)
- Strong understanding of web performance, accessibility (WCAG), and responsive design
- Experience mentoring junior and mid-level engineers and supporting their technical growth
- Strong communication skills and experience collaborating with Design, Product, and Content teams
- Experience working across the full software development lifecycle including testing, CI/CD, and automation
DESIRABLE
- Experience working in MACH / composable architectures
- Knowledge of Core Web Vitals and front-end performance monitoring
- Familiarity with AWS or GCP and Infrastructure as Code
- Event-driven or distributed system exposure
- A strong DevOps mindset and comfort working in containerised environments
Why Join Us
- A front-row seat to global luxury — work alongside iconic brands, boutiques, and creative partners every day
- Play a genuine senior role with real influence over technical direction and engineering culture
- Flexible and hybrid working across our key hubs, with the autonomy to do your best work wherever you are
- 18 days PTO, 3 personal days, health insurance, and sports reimbursement
- 70% of professional development courses covered; 100% of English lessons
- Attend conferences and stay at the forefront of front-end innovation
Our Hiring Process
Our Recruitment Team reviews every application and all candidates receive a response. Shortlisted applicants will be invited through the following stages:
- Stage 1 – Recruiter Screen – a conversation about your background and how you align with our culture and values
- Stage 2 – Hiring Manager Interview – a deeper technical conversation with the wider team
- Stage 3 – Technical Task – a practical assessment so we can see your skills in action
TRAVEL AND GROW WITH US
At FARFETCH, we never stop learning and growing — as individuals and as a company. To thrive here, you'll bring:
→ Curiosity – ask questions, challenge assumptions, and keep learning
→ Ownership – take responsibility for your work and its impact on real people's lives
→ Collaboration – foster innovative thinking, nurture each other's strengths, and succeed as one
Ready to join?
Find where your skills, ambition, and style meet the future of luxury fashion.
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FARFETCH is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace • Equal opportunity employer • Accessible hiring • If you need accommodations at any stage, let us know during your application.
Interested in joining FARFETCH?
We’re always looking for bold, curious people who want to do meaningful work at the intersection of fashion and technology. Submit your application and take the next step with us.
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