Software Engineer - Frontend

CompanyESL FACEIT Group - EFG

LocationLondon, England, United Kingdom

Posted At1/19/2026

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Programmers and software development professionals

Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled

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£54,700 (£28.05 per hour)

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Description

At EFG (ESL FACEIT Group) we create worlds beyond gameplay where players and fans become community. We pride ourselves in having a corporate social responsibility which is that "IT'S NOT GG, UNTIL IT'S GG FOR ALL". We are passionate about the culture we foster that ultimately helps to create and shape the world of esports, gaming tournaments, leagues, events and holistic ecosystems staged for our millions of players, fans and heroes.

Everything we do — from global esports tournaments and community-driven leagues to next-generation platforms and live events — is rooted in our passion, craftsmanship, and culture. With millions of players and fans around the world, we aim to shape the future of esports and gaming by building ecosystems that are inclusive, innovative, and enduring.

About FACEIT

As one of the core pillars of EFG, FACEIT is the beating heart of competitive online gaming. With over 26 million registered users playing 30 million matches each month, we are the industry leader in competitive play. Our platform is where gamers of all levels come together to test their skills, climb the ranks, and forge communities.

At FACEIT, we're relentless in our pursuit of excellence. We push the limits of technology, deliver cutting-edge features, and provide an unparalleled competitive gaming experience. Our vision is simple: to empower every player to reach their full potential, while keeping competition fair, engaging, and thrilling.

The Role

In this role, you will take full ownership of the Software Development Lifecycle for critical front-end initiatives across our diverse product offerings. Working within a modern technical ecosystem—including React, Redux, TypeScript, and Next.js—you will constantly evolve and enhance our FACEIT platform. Beyond feature development, you will also proactively contribute to the evolution of our best practices and the overall technical foundation of EFG.

As a member of the Ads & Partnerships team, you will focus on high-performance advertising integrations. Our goal is to create seamless, non-intrusive ad experiences that respect the user while delivering world-class results for our partners.

While we are currently developing ambitious new features, we maintain an open-door policy for innovation. We highly value colleagues who bring fresh perspectives and exciting ideas to the table to help shape the future of our product.

Responsibilities

Building large-scale applications with React, Redux and Next.js;
Good demonstrable ability with recognised open-source languages;
Knowledge of relevant testing frameworks.
Experience with WebSockets and real-time messaging;

Continue to learn new technologies and frameworks;

Work with large complex applications;

Requirements

Extensive experience designing and building high-quality, large-scale, and performant web applications;
Deep proficiency with our core technologies: React, Redux, and Next.js;
Proven ability to implement robust features and ensure excellent type safety and code maintainability;
Hands-on experience integrating and managing real-time functionality using technologies and real-time messaging protocols;
Commitment to quality assurance, demonstrated by experience writing comprehensive unit and integration tests using a recognised testing framework;
Proven ability to contribute to architectural and scaling decisions for complex, high-traffic applications;
Proactive approach to continuous learning, staying current with emerging frontend technologies and best practices, and demonstrating a desire to drive technical improvements;

Bonus skills

Passionate about learning new, cutting-edge technologies and finding applicable business cases as needed;

A passion for video games and esports is a plus.

Firmly rooted in our values, EFG is an affirmative action employer that celebrates being an equal opportunity workplace. Our unwavering commitment to fair employment extends to all individuals, regardless of their race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, citizenship, marital status, gender identity, or Veteran status.