Job Description
Your skill set spans UX, UI, and front-end development, and you have a deep understanding of how design choices impact usability. You’ll be a leader in shaping the look and feel of our platform, guiding the team in best practices and setting the bar for exceptional design.
What We’re Looking For
- Extensive experience in front-end web development and proven ability to create user-centric, visually appealing designs.
- Strong knowledge of TypeScript, JavaScript, SCSS/CSS and HTML. C# competency is a plus, but not necessary.
- Passion for clean, maintainable code and an eye for UX/UI excellence.
- Solid understanding of browser rendering in both desktop and mobile
- A collaborative mindset to guide the team in best practices and future direction.
- Excitement about reshaping the rental industry with innovative solutions.
About OpenRent
At OpenRent, we’re revolutionising the UK rental market. With over 7.1 million users, we’re the largest rental platform in the UK.
Our mission is to make renting fairer, safer and cheaper for everyone. We’ve replaced outdated, fee-heavy practices with technology-driven solutions that empower tenants and landlords alike.
Why Join Us?
- Impact: Your work will directly improve the rental experience for millions across the UK.
- Focus on technology: Work directly with our tech-oriented founders who understand programmers, and know how to deliver quality software.
- Growth: Shape your role, develop and test your skills, and steer the direction of our technology and product.
- Culture: We're a small, collaborative team, which means quick decision making and greater autonomy.
About The Role
As a Senior UX/UI Developer, you'll:
- Solve real-world problems with creativity and advanced product knowledge.
- Turn solutions into intuitive, workable products that seem obvious once used by millions of people nationwide.
- Lead design discussions, set best practices, and mentor the team on UX and UI.
- Collaborate across teams to deeply understand user needs and deliver revolutionary solutions.
- Be responsible for dramatically iterating our current processes and designs.
- Influence company-wide decisions and have a say in what we build and how we build it.
Company Benefits
- Equity Options, Quarterly Bonus Scheme and Company Pension
- Hybrid working policy and Flexible working hours
- 25 days holiday per year
- Vitality Health Insurance
- Enhanced Family Leave Policy
- Weekly Team Lunches
- Office Drinks and Snacks
- Monthly Team Social Events
- Annual learning budget for education, growth, and training
- Weekly yoga sessions and in-office massage
- Annual company away weekend
- Annual pop up Away Office in Europe
- Cycle-to-work Scheme
- Sociable office in the heart of Brixton with games room, showers and rooftop patio
Interview Process
- Apply via Cord
- Video Call with People Team (15 mins)
- Take-home Technical and Design Task
- Online interview with one of the founders
- Final in-person interview with one of the founders