Senior Front Developer

Front-end Engineer

• Location: Cambridge
• Job Type: Full-time

We are looking for an accomplished Front-end Engineer, that wants to work with equally driven, curious and talented people, to join our cloud platform team in Cambridge. In this role, you will be instrumental in developing and maintaining a cutting-edge platform. Your expertise in front-end development will be crucial in designing and building web applications that enable scientific users to collaborate. You will also work closely with designers to ensure UI designs are translated into reliable and performant code.

Day to day of the role:

• Develop and maintain robust front-ends for web applications, ideally with Python experience.
• Collaborate with designers to translate UI/UX designs into functional and efficient code.
• Lead engineering discussions to select technical solutions that meet product requirements.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to their professional growth.
• Ensure web applications are performant and adhere to accessibility standards.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 5+ years' experience in developing professional web applications.
• Strong knowledge of web fundamentals (CSS, HTML, JavaScript) and Typescript.
• Experience with React or other UI frameworks, ideally Next.js.
• Proficiency in web application performance optimization.
• Experience with unit and E2E testing using tools like Jest or Cypress.
• Familiarity with accessibility standards
• A degree (2:1 or higher) in Mathematics, Computer Science, Science, or Engineering.
• Desirable: Interest in scientific advancements, experience with data visualization, Fast API, or programming in Rust.

Benefits:

• Work with a highly talented team in the scientific industry.
• Competitive salary package with equity.
• 28 days holiday, plus public holidays.
• Workplace pension.
• Flexible working options.
• Enhanced parental and adoption benefits.