Via

Front-End Engineer

London, England, United Kingdom

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Transportation, BiotechnologyIndustries

Position Overview

Via is using technology to transform transportation around the world. From changing a single person’s daily commute to reducing humanity’s collective environmental footprint — we’ve got huge goals. As a Front-End Engineer at Via, you’ll be an integral part of our London team, driving the development of user-facing features that directly impact our products and customers. You’ll collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to build and enhance front-end tools that elevate the experience for users, delivering innovative and high-performing solutions. Your work will focus on creating seamless, intuitive interfaces from scratch and continuously optimizing existing features to improve usability and drive product success. Join us to shape the future of our platform, making a tangible difference in the way we serve our users.

  • Location Type: Hybrid
  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Salary: Not specified

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement user-facing features by building new components, pages, and modals using React and TypeScript.
  • Integrate the latest third-party libraries to ensure scalability, maintainability, and performance, while adhering to best practices.
  • Write clean and efficient front-end code for Via’s app, used by 600+ partners across the world to enable efficient, equitable and affordable transportation for everyone – elderly citizens, people with disabilities, school children and commuters.
  • Collaborate with talented full-stack and back-end engineers, product designers and product managers to create user-centric and visually appealing products.
  • Stay up to date with new technology trends, applications, and protocols.

Requirements

  • Education: BSc. Computer Science or similar.
  • Experience: Minimum of 2+ years of professional experience - Must.
  • Technical Skills:
    • Experience with React - Must.
    • Strong knowledge of Typescript/Javascript - Must.
    • Experience working in cross-functional teams.
  • Bonus: Experience with map applications / gis related is an advantage.

Compensation and Benefits

What We Offer:

  • Joining a global employer with over 600 mobility deployments in 35+ countries.
  • Becoming part of a company that was awarded for its commitment to social good.
  • Competitive compensation including stock options.
  • A hybrid working model and a spacious office near Chancery Lane, where you can enjoy weekly team lunches.
  • Comprehensive health scheme offered through AXA.

Company Information

Via builds technology that changes the way the world moves. We’re driven by a simple mission: to create modern and efficient public transportation systems that provide far greater access to jobs, healthcare, and education. With our best in class suite of products, we make transit thrive. Our teams of world-class engineers, data-scientists, product managers, operations specialists, marketers, transit experts and more bring cutting-edge AI-powered software and innovative technology-enabled operations to our partners across the globe. Founded in 2012, Via builds solutions to digitize, automate, and enable data-driven decision making.

Skills

React
Typescript
Javascript
Front-end development
User-facing features
Cross-functional teams
GIS
Map applications

Via

Digital transportation solutions and network optimization

About Via

Via improves transportation systems by creating efficient digital networks for various clients, including urban and rural residents, corporate employees, students, and patients. Their TransitTech technology offers flexible mobility solutions that enhance convenience and efficiency while reducing costs, especially in student transit. Via also provides planning and scheduling services through their Remix platform, along with the Citymapper for Cities app, which offers insights to strengthen transit networks. The company's goal is to leverage digital technology to enhance transportation efficiency and improve the overall rider experience.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2012Year Founded
$862.9MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
Automotive & Transportation, Consulting, HealthcareIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Competitive salaries and equity packages.
Health and wellness benefits.
Local volunteer opportunities.
Support for all new parents.
Learning opportunities through our Via-Versity.
Employee Resource Groups.

Risks

Increased competition from AI-integrated transit solutions could challenge Via's market position.
Potential regulatory scrutiny may complicate Via's acquisition of Citymapper.
Expansion in underserved zones may face logistical challenges or community pushback.

Differentiation

Via transforms rigid transit systems into dynamic, on-demand networks.
Via's TransitTech serves diverse clients, from urban dwellers to rural residents.
Via's Citymapper for Cities app provides comprehensive passenger insights.

Upsides

Via's partnership with King County Metro addresses first- and last-mile transit needs.
Microtransit pilot programs with Summit County highlight Via's innovative solutions.
Via's potential acquisition of Citymapper could enhance its Mobility as a Service offerings.

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