Job Description

Basis

Full time

Job category/type

Insurance Consulting

Date posted

01/12/2025

Job reference

REQ003278

Front-End Engineer

Location:

London

Employment Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Grade:

Senior Associate

Hybrid

REQ003278

About XPS Group:

XPS Group is a prominent and growing UK consultancy and administration firm within the pensions and insurance sectors. As a FTSE 250 company with over 2000 employees, we leverage expertise alongside advanced technology to serve over 1,400 pension schemes and their sponsors. Our goal is to foster a workplace where diverse talents thrive.

About the Role:

XPS Insurance Consulting launched in Autumn 2024, making our entry into the market with a strong commitment to supporting UK life, annuity insurance clients and general insurance.



Our mission is simple: to help businesses navigate industry disruption, stay ahead of regulatory changes and leverage technology for operational efficiency and growth.



Our consulting practice has established a firm reputation for highly effective delivery. Our specialist actuaries, risk managers, project and programme managers are renowned for their specialist expertise. We offer consulting services, ranging from large scale, multi-disciplined transformation programmes to specialist secondments on an individual basis.

Key Responsibilities:

The role holder will be responsible for:


Work in a fast-paced startup-style environment, contribute to delivery of front-end components for AI-enabled prototypes and product development to support client conversations and client pitches. Share expertise in front-end development technologies such as React, Angular, and Vue.js across XPS organisation. Build constructive working relationships across Intelligence Areas and broader XPS teams, sharing your expertise in AI application development. Execute projects to meet member firm's quality standards within a commercial context, ensuring excellence in deliverables. Communicate risks and issues early to leadership, ensuring proactive management and resolution. Contribute to innovative, repeatable solutions that enhance business performance and differentiate XPS from competitors, utilising your understanding of Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Agentic Orchestration, and Evaluation Frameworks. Leverage familiarity with Large Language Models (LLMs) such as OpenAI, Gemini, and Claude, including voice-enabled and multimodal capabilities, to drive project success.

Your Profile:

Essential:

8+ years of experience in front-end development, including a minimum of 2+ years in building AI-driven applications deployed across cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP). Proficiency in React, Angular, and Vue.js for real-time, dynamic rendering of AI-driven interfaces like ChatGPT UI. Knowledge of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), Agentic Orchestration, and various Evaluation Frameworks. Familiarity with Large Language Models (LLMs), such as OpenAI, Gemini, and Claude, including capabilities with voice-enabled and multimodal models. Ability to effectively contribute as a full-time participant, thriving under ambitious timelines in dynamic environments.

What We Offer:

Enjoy a competitive salary, annual discretionary bonus, and 25 days' holiday with buy/sell flexibility. Benefits include pension matching, healthcare plans, life assurance, and retailer discounts. We support our team with a flexible benefits scheme, employee assistance, and digital GP service. Participating in volunteering events is encouraged with paid volunteer days available. Referral bonuses are offered for introducing suitable candidates to XPS.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit applications via Apply Now option or contact recruitment@xpsplc.com for more information. Join XPS Group and contribute to a dynamic and inclusive workplace.

Equal Opportunities Statement:

XPS Group is committed to diversity and equal opportunities. We welcome applications from all candidates, irrespective of sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or belief. As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure accessible and supportive work settings for all employees.

Eligibility:

Any employment offer made will be conditional upon you satisfying DBS Disclosure checks, Employment or educational references, Satisfactory credit checks and eligibility to work in the UK before an offer can be made. XPS Group is not able to provide sponsorship to employees.

Who Are We:

To find out more please visit: www.xpsgroup.com