Front End Engineer

Napier AI
Belfast
4 months ago
Applications closed

Related Jobs

View all jobs

Senior Python Developer

Consulting Data Engineer

Software Engineer

Lead Enterprise Architect, Advanced Analytics

Senior Data Scientist, B2B (Hiring Immediately)

Engineering Manager

Description

Napier is a new breed of financial crime compliance technology specialist. Our AI enhanced platform – Napier Continuum – transforms compliance from legal obligation to competitive edge.

At Napier, our mission is to fight financial crime through automation & AI. We believe that by automating the detection and prevention of financial crime, we can make the world a safer place for everyone.

Collaboration, innovation and wonderful people are just some of the reasons to bring your career to Napier. Our culture is shaped by our core values that promote equality, creativity, and opportunity in everything we do.

After successfully securing a £45million investment to fuel our ongoing growth and to further invest in our AI products, we are currently building out our Tech Hub in Belfast - this is a super exciting time to join Napier in Belfast as we expand.


What you'll be doing

As aFront End Engineerin our centre of excellence, you'll be responsible for building an intuitive, responsive product. Your work will help our customers monitor their money laundering and customer risk, no matter the scale.

You will be part of a talented team working on products and experiments using modern development standards and industry best practices. You will work closely with other software engineers, UX, machine learning experts, domain experts and product managers to plan, coordinate and integrate your work.

Key responsibilities
  • Use tools like Angular, React and Go to help streamline the flow of data from platform to user, enable seamless pivots from one view to the next, and build a powerful yet easy-to-use platform. 
  • You will work on complex frontend challenges with huge sets of data and work on exciting scalability and machine learning challenges. 
  • You will work across the team, helping to design user experiences and implement responsive, high-performance state-of-the-art applications.


Do you have what it takes?

  • Front-End languages such as Angular, React, JavaScript
  • Integrating with automation frameworks such as Selenium, mabl, Playwright, Cypress
    etc
  • GraphQL, NiFi
  • Technologies & Tools – Apache Kafka, Kubernetes, Docker, GitHub
  • Module Bundlers (e.g., Webpack): Ability to set up and configure bundlers for Single Page Applications
  • Azure and AWS or GCP and data processing in cloud
  • Collaborative team player with strong (written and verbal) communication skills
  • Comfortable working with remote engineering teams and distributed delivery
    models
We’d be thrilled if you also have experience with, and are keen to grow your skills in, some of these other areas:
  • Low-code frontend development platforms such as Appian, OutSystems, MS Power Platform
  • UI performance engineering principles and tools
  • UX / User Research experience
  • CI/CD and DevOps tooling
  • Programming Languages – Scala, Kotlin, Java
  • Database and SQL development experience, especially PostGreSQL
  • Open Telemetry and related observability tools and techniques, especially Grafana
    and Prometheus


Why Napier?

  • Comprehensive private healthcare through AXA covering optical, audio & dental.
  • 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays. An additional two extra days off: we give every employee their Birthday off, and an additional wellness day too.
  • Dedicated pension plan through Aviva. 
  • Life Insurance 4x your annual salary. 
  • Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave.
  • Income protections policy.
  • Work from anywhere for up to 1 month. 
  • Access to our employee wellbeing programme.
  • Gym membership discounts.
  • Flexibility in work schedules and locations, ensuring a work-life balance.
    • This role can be fulfilled either with a hybrid approach or fully in-office – depending on your preference.
  • An open and flexible culture that allows you to work in the best way for you. 
  • A fast-paced environment, with the ability to make a real impact on our security maturity.
  • Regular team socials, including celebrating company milestones, team socials, charity work or holiday parties. 
  • A commitment to professional growth & opportunities for training/certifications.
Please note applicants must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. We are unable to offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.
We are compliance technology specialists. Our platform is founded on broad experience and deep expertise; and our products increase efficiency and minimise risk by successfully combining big data technologies with AI and machine learning. It all adds up to the world’s first truly intelligent compliance platform.

But tech is only half the story. Our intelligent approach is applied to underpin your policy, process and procedure, so you can focus on specific outcomes. The Napier platform is fast, scalable and easily configurable, as well as user-friendly. It rapidly strengthens your AML defences and trade compliance capabilities, while meeting your company’s compliance obligations and challenges in any sector.

Get the latest insights and jobs direct. Sign up for our newsletter.

By subscribing you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service.

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

AI Jobs at Newly Funded UK Start-ups: Q3 2025 Investment Tracker

Over the last decade, the United Kingdom has firmly established itself as one of Europe’s most significant technology hubs. Thanks to a vibrant ecosystem of venture capital, government-backed initiatives, and a wealth of academic talent, the UK has become especially fertile ground for artificial intelligence (AI) innovation. This growth is not just evident in established tech giants—new start-ups are emerging every quarter with fresh ideas, ground-breaking technologies, and a drive to solve real-world problems. In this Q3 2025 Investment Tracker, we take a comprehensive look at the latest AI start-ups in the UK that have successfully secured funding. Beyond celebrating these companies’ milestones, we’ll explore how these recent investments translate into exciting new job opportunities for AI professionals. Whether you’re an experienced machine learning engineer, a data scientist, or simply hoping to break into the AI sector, this roundup will give you insights into the most in-demand roles, the skills you need to stand out, and how you can capitalise on the current AI hiring boom.

Portfolio Projects That Get You Hired for AI Jobs (With Real GitHub Examples)

In the fast-evolving world of artificial intelligence (AI), an impressive portfolio of projects can act as your passport to landing a sought-after role. Even if you’ve aced interviews in the past, employers in AI and machine learning (ML) are increasingly asking candidates to demonstrate hands-on experience through the projects they’ve built and shared online. This is because practical ability often speaks volumes about your suitability for a role—far more than any exam or certification alone could. In this article, we’ll explore how to build an outstanding AI portfolio that catches the eye of recruiters and hiring managers, including: Why an AI portfolio is crucial for job seekers. How to choose AI projects that align with your target roles. Specific project ideas and real GitHub examples to help you stand out. Best practices for showcasing your work, from writing clear READMEs to using Jupyter notebooks effectively. Tips on structuring your GitHub so that employers can instantly see your value. Moreover, we’ll discuss how you can use your portfolio to connect with top employers in AI, with a handy link to our CV-upload page on Artificial Intelligence Jobs for when you’re ready to apply. By the end, you’ll have a clear roadmap to building a portfolio that will help secure interviews—and the AI job—of your dreams.

AI Job Interview Warm‑Up: 30 Real Coding & System‑Design Questions

In today's competitive AI job market, nailing a technical interview can be the difference between landing your dream role and getting lost in the crowd. Whether you're looking to break into machine learning, deep learning, NLP (Natural Language Processing), or data science, your problem-solving skills and system design expertise are certain to be put to the test. AI‑related job interviews typically involve a range of coding challenges, algorithmic puzzles, and system design questions. You’ll often be asked to delve into the principles of machine learning pipelines, discuss how to optimise large-scale systems, and demonstrate your coding proficiency in languages like Python, C++, or Java. Adequate preparation not only boosts your confidence but also reduces the likelihood of fumbling through unfamiliar territory. If you’re actively seeking positions at major tech companies or innovative AI start-ups, then check out www.artificialintelligencejobs.co.uk for some of the latest vacancies in the UK. Meanwhile, this blog post will guide you through 30 real coding & system-design questions you’re likely to encounter during your AI job interview. This list is designed to help you practise, anticipate typical question patterns, and stay ahead of the competition. By reading through each question and thinking about the possible approaches, you’ll sharpen your problem-solving skills, time management, and critical thinking. Each question covers fundamental concepts that employers regularly test, ensuring you’re well-equipped for success. Let’s dive right in.