Front End Software Engineer

at  Payara Services Ltd

At Payara, you can make a real impact.
Payara is a global tech company, with a close community feel. We reward People who demonstrate initiative and passion.
We trust you to work autonomously, empowering you to shape your role, and influence the business and product development. Enjoy direct connections with all team members, including the founders. Personally, and professionally, your voice as an individual is heard and valued at Payara.
Join for the development opportunities and stay for the immersive culture. From our top-rated, thorough onboarding to our extensive rewards and perks, our diverse team enjoys a sense of belonging as “Payarans” from Day One.
We grow fast organically, produce an industry-leading product, and work with the biggest global brands. We invite you, talented individuals globally, to play a key role in our exciting growth.

We are people leaning rather than profit leaning, which means our Payaran’s benefit from a whole lot of rewards including:

• Remote flexible working.
• Annual allowances for L&D
• One-off annual bonus and Director’s Thank You reward.
• Paid time off to celebrate your birthday, for volunteering or charity work, or to focus on your mental well-being.
• Loyalty rewards.
• Welcome gifts and limited-edition swag.
• Annual company retreat.

Please visit www.payara.fish/joinus for more details.
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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.