Front end developer

JR United Kingdom; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking a Frontend Developer to enhance their data-driven machine learning web application, Alchemite. The role involves developing and optimizing UI components using React, ensuring performance and usability. Ideal candidates will have strong problem-solving skills, a relevant degree, and experience with design tools and testing libraries. Join a dynamic team to contribute to innovative solutions in R&D.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience developing web applications using React.
• Experience with testing libraries like Jest or Playwright.
• Minimum Bachelor 2:1 degree in computer science or related field.

Responsibilities

• Modify, test, and implement UI components with complex state and design requirements.
• Work alongside product and machine learning experts to expand the web application.
• Collaborate in an agile environment to deliver value continuously.

Skills

React

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Design Appreciation

Education

Bachelor 2:1 degree in computer science

related field such as engineering, science, or mathematics

Tools

Git

Figma

Jest

Playwright

CircleCI

Job description

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We are seeking a Frontend Developer to join us in developing Alchemite, our data-driven machine learning web application which enables customers to accelerate their R&D through visualisation and design of experiments.

Alchemite provides a React web application written in TypeScript with TailwindCSS for utility-first styling and react-query as the data-synchronization system. It interfaces with our backend, written in Python, to train and use machine learning models and upload, retrieve and analyse datasets via a RESTful API defined with an OpenAPI specification.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

You will work as part of a team of engineers and alongside product and machine learning experts to expand our Alchemite web application. On a day-to-day basis, you will be modifying, testing, and implementing UI components with complex state and design requirements, keeping in mind performance and usability.

• 2+ years of experience professionally developing web applications using React
• Experience with testing libraries such as Jest or Playwright
• An appreciation for design and aesthetic details and their impact on the user experience
• Knowledge of Git, node and npm/yarn
• Self-motivated with strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Minimum Bachelor 2:1 degree in computer science or a related field such as engineering, science, or mathematics
• Experience working with design tools, such as Figma, to translate designs to React components and markup
• Experience effectively using AI coding tools, such as GitHub Copilot
• An interest in the application of machine learning and AI
• Experience using CI tools, such as CircleCI, to test and deploy applications
• Experience working with others in an agile environment to deliver value early and continuously

The above is not an exhaustive list and you are required to be flexible in your approach to carrying out your duties which may change from time to time in order to reflect business needs or the company’s continuous improvement.