What’s in for you:
This role will be focusing on core products for the space industry, developed in collaboration with European Space Agency and NASA. Our client is looking for a Front-End web developer experienced in cross-platform application development (iOS, Android, web) using React, React-native and tooling around these technologies. Proficiency with testing frameworks and test-driven development is required.
This is an opportunity to build a product from the ground up with an ambitious team with years of experience. The Senior Front-End Developer will lead the development of an iOS, Android and web applications for an extremely demanding industry.
Main responsibilities:
- Scope, plan, develop and deliver early phase product features on time and to standard
- Build prototype systems and enjoy exploring new ideas
- Determining the prioritization and estimation of new features and improvements
- Work with the team to prioritize and resource technology roadmap
- Work with junior frontend developers, mentoring them and guiding them through proper execution of their tasks
- Documenting product requirements, progress and responsibilities
- Research and evaluate new methodologies and technologies that improve the quality, reliability, and performance across multiple operating systems
- Take a leadership position in defining UX and SEO strategy
We appreciate:
- BSc in Computer Science (or equivalent)
- 5+ years’ experience in web application product development
- Experience developing with React and React-native
- Experience developing with JavaScript, HTML5, DOM, CSS
- Experience using JSON, XML, AJAX and jQuery
- Practical experience with backend technologies, preferably Java web stack
- Knowledge of Docker, AWS
- Ability to communicate clearly with customers and present the products
- Proven ability to work on multiple projects and meet tight deadlines
Would be a plus:
- Viewable examples of previous work
- Experience with Agile toolsets, i.e. JIRA and Confluence
- Knowledge of big data concept and open source frameworks
- Use of automated build process tools, version control systems, REST APIs