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As a Front End Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining highly responsive and scalable web applications, ensuring seamless front-end and back-end integration. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to create exceptional user experiences, optimize UI performance, and contribute to maintaining design systems.

SUMMARY DETAILS

• Role : Front End Software Engineer
• Seniority : Senior
• Location : Europe & UK (100% remote)
• Compensation: Rate dependent on local market location and experience

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• 3+ years of professional experience in front-end development with a strong focus on React.js.
• Proven track record in building and delivering production-level web applications.
• Experience working with front-end frameworks such as React or Angular
• Proficiency in HTML, CSS and JavaScript, Typescript.
• Ability to work with design systems to ensure consistency across projects
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies, including Agile Scrum practices.
• Hands-on experience with state management libraries
• Expertise in implementing responsive and adaptive design principles.
• Strong debugging skills, including diagnostic accuracy and problem-solving for front-end issues.
• Experience with version control systems like Git.
• Proficiency in cross-browser coding and testing, as well as supporting QA teams with front-end implementations.

DESIRABLE SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Knowledge of Figma DEV, JSF, and markup languages.
• Understanding of front-end performance optimization techniques.
• Familiarity with best practices for usability, conversion optimization, and accessibility, along with a solid understanding of key design principles.
• Expertise in UI testing tools such as Storybook.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins or GitHub Actions.

PERSONAL SKILLS & BEHAVIOURS

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a team.
• Meticulous attention to detail with a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• A team player with strong time management skills.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills, coupled with adaptability to change.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A degree or equivalent in a relevant subject, or relevant experience

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• Play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining highly responsive and scalable web applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional user experiences and ensure seamless integration of front-end components with back-end services.
• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of design systems, ensuring a consistent user interface and experience across all projects.
• Work under general direction while taking ownership of tasks, with work reviewed as needed by others.
• Design and optimize user interfaces to enhance performance, responsiveness, and accessibility.
• Partner closely with UI/UX designers to transform wireframes and mockups into high-quality, interactive web applications.
• Support testing efforts and assist QA teams in validating and refining front-end implementations.