Frontend Engineer

Thales; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company is seeking a Frontend Engineer in Dubai. This role involves crafting rich user experiences using React.js and TypeScript, collaborating with teams to develop new features. Candidates should have 4-7 years in frontend development, with solid knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Familiarity with state management, REST APIs, and Git is essential. Embrace flexibility in your career with us and apply now.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of experience in frontend development.
• Thorough understanding of modern web technologies.
• Knowledge of state management techniques like Redux.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement user interface components using React.js.
• Optimize components for performance across various devices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure integration.

Skills

Proficiency in React.js

Understanding of Core JavaScript (ES6+)

Experience with TypeScript

Knowledge of CSS and HTML

Familiarity with RESTful APIs

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

Webpack/Vite

Job description

Overview

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Thales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land, sea, and air. From early warning, to threat neutralisation, our platforms cover all levels from very short-range systems, to extended protection across the entire battle-space including Airspace Mobility Solutions, Vehicles and Tactical Systems and Missile Defence, Optronics, and Radar. Thales has built a presence in the United Arab Emirates for over 35 years, and today has over 300 employees. Thales in the UAE is part of our Middle East business that has 1,800 people across Egypt, Iraq, Kuwait, KSA, Lebanon, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar and UAE. Together we delivered technology for the Dubai metro, the longest driverless metro network in the world and a fare collection system that processes up to 250,000 transactions per day. We make UAE a safer place by providing secure electronic payment solutions, cyber security systems and communications as well as security systems for Dubai International Airport and air traffic management and navigation systems for Abu Dhabi’s airport.

Job Objective

Frontend engineer capable of crafting rich, responsive user experiences,participatein product design, and develop new features using thelatestweb technologies, including TypeScript, ReactJS, and modern UIframeworks

Roles & Responsibilities

• Demonstrating ability and proficiency to develop and implement user interface components using React.js, TypeScript, JavaScript, REST etc. at an expert level.
• Optimizecomponents for maximum performance across a vast array of web-capable devices and browsers.
• Spearheadthe development of new features,identifyingand rectifying bottlenecks, and fixing bugs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including backend developers and UX/UI designers, to ensure seamless integration and delivery of front-end solutions.
• Stay abreast of developments in web applications and programming languages, particularly React and its ecosystem, to continuously improve project outcomes.

Work Experience Requirements

• 4- 7 years of experience

Qualification, Certification & Educational Requirements

• Thoroughunderstanding of Core JavaScript (ES6+), CSS,HTMLand their core principles.
• Knowledge of React tools including React.js, Bundlers(Webpack/Vite) and State management techniques (Redux/Context APIs).
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and modern authorization mechanisms, such asJSONWeb Token.
• Experience with real-time data processing methodologies, including familiarity with APIs, pub/sub architecture, sockets, and other relevant techniques for handling real-time data in React.js applications.
• GIT experience isa must.
• Knowledge of modern authorization/authentication mechanisms.
• Knowledge of styledcomponentsframeworks (Material UI/ Bootstrap/ShadCN)/ Headless UI is a plus.

Preferred Skills

Modern React with Typescript.

HSE Responsibilities

• Ensure both your own safety and the safety of others at all times.
• Maintain an active role in achieving the objectives and adhering to the HSE Thales Policy
• Comply with local HSE laws and legislation.
• To use safety equipment (including PPE) as required and intended.
• Lead by example and actively encourage departments to look at ways to conserve water & energy, minimise the generation of waste, and encourage recycling.
• Every one within Thales has the right to stop work if they believe that their activities may affect their health and safety or that of others. In this circumstance, such conditions must be reported immediately to their line manager and the HSE department.

At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. Great journeys start here, apply now!