Frontend Engineer – React/TypeScript, Hybrid Role

Darktrace; Town Of Cambridge; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Darktrace is seeking a Frontend Software Engineer to craft and maintain dynamic user interfaces for cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate UI with core systems, focus on speed, scalability, and accessibility, and contribute to code reviews and documentation.

The role emphasizes React-based development, alignment with WCAG standards, and performance optimization across devices, with a two-days-per-week in the Cambridge office for hybrid

Qualifications

• Experience with JavaScript or TypeScript.
• Strong understanding of CSS.
• Experience and knowledge of Redux and TanStack Query.
• Demonstrable skill in translating designs accurately from Figma.
• Awareness of good UX practices.
• Knowledge of the fundamentals of web application security.
• Proficiency with Git.
• A strong foundational knowledge of programming methodologies and data structures, particularly when dealing with big datasets.
• A portfolio and/or public GitHub repository showcasing your previous work.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement reusable UI components using modern frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, or Vue)
• Ensure applications meet accessibility standards (WCAG) and deliver an inclusive user experience
• Optimize front-end performance for speed, scalability, and responsiveness across devices
• Collaborate with backend teams to integrate APIs and ensure data consistency
• Participate in design discussions and provide technical input to improve usability and functionality
• Maintain thorough documentation and contribute to best practices for UI development.

Skills

React

Angular

Vue

JavaScript

TypeScript

CSS

Redux

TanStack Query

Figma translation

Git

UI accessibility

Data structures

Portfolio/GitHub

Tools

Redux

TanStack Query

Job description

Darktrace is seeking a Frontend Software Engineer to craft and maintain dynamic user interfaces for cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate UI with core systems, focus on speed, scalability, and accessibility, and contribute to code reviews and documentation.

The role emphasizes React-based development, alignment with WCAG standards, and performance optimization across devices, with a two-days-per-week in the Cambridge office for hybrid