Frontend Software Engineer

Change Digital are working with an exciting start-up based in the newly built Advanced Research Centre (ARC) at the University of Glasgow.  Partnering with them to build out their IT / Software development functions.

Their aim is to digitise chemistry using powerful bespoke software to convert code to molecules and produce robotic solutions for drug and materials discovery as well as chemical synthesis.

If you are an experienced Front End Software Engineer I want to hear from you.

Hybrid working is available.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Engage cross-functionally with multiple teams to understand company vision, framework, and challenges
• Assess company priorities and focus on high-priority tasks for business success
• Scope and validate requirements for delivering new capabilities
• Create and deliver robust software solutions
• Lead implementation of new features in the software ecosystem
• Collaborate with other Software Engineers to define short- and long-term technology roadmaps
• Support and resolve software issues
• Participate in designing software systems and subsystems
• Take on increasing responsibilities during company transformation
• Perform additional tasks as required by the company

Your experience should include:

• Front end or full stack experience.
• Expert knowledge of React is essential.
• Tailwind and Component Library knowledge (we use Mantine.dev).
• Typescript knowledge essential.
• Strong Experience working with NodeJS.
• Experience interacting with RESTful/Graph QLAPIs.
• Strong knowledge of UI/UX design.
• Testing Experience – Unit Testing, Integration Testing and E2E Testing (Cypress).
• Good domain of Python 3 and web frameworks is highly desirable but not essential.
• Exposure to scoping, designing, and building software systems is a plus.
• Strong work ethic and a positive predisposition to learn quickly and apply learnings.
• Good written and oral communication skills.

Must have an undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent professional experience with a minimum of 1 year experience writing production grade high quality code.

For more information get in touch asap.