Front End Developer - WebGL

IO Global; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company, IO Global, seeks a Front End Developer (WebGL) to create interactive web experiences. The role involves close collaboration with design and development teams, focusing on high-quality and scalable web applications. Candidates should possess expertise in WebGL, React, and a proactive problem-solving approach.

Benefits

New starter package for hardware essentials

Competitive PTO

Qualifications

• Experience with visually refined WebGL experiences.
• Strong knowledge of the JS ecosystem, including NPM and Node JS.
• Capable of managing priorities and meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of interactive web assets using WebGL.
• Collaborate with the Creative Director to showcase IOG’s technology.
• Establish best practices for coding standards and optimization.

Skills

WebGL

React

Tailwind CSS

JavaScript

Git

Problem Solving

Communication

Proactive Thinking

Education

Degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

Figma

Jira

Slack

Job description

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IOG, is a technology company focused on Blockchain research and development. We are renowned for our scientific approach to blockchain development, emphasizing peer-reviewed research and formal methods to ensure security, scalability, and sustainability. Our projects include decentralized finance (DeFi), governance, and identity management, aiming to advance the capabilities and adoption of blockchain technology globally.

We invest in the unknown, applying our curiosity and desire for positive change to everything we do. By fueling creativity, innovation, and progress within our teams, our products and services are designed for people to be fearless, to be changemakers.

What the role involves:

As a Front End Developer (WebGL) you will lead the development and implementation of creative and interactive web assets for IOG, ensuring a seamless, high-performing, and visually refined experience. You will be involved in the ideation, prototyping, and final product development of WebGL experiences and data visualisations showcasing various efforts throughout IOG. You will work closely with the Creative Director and Head of Web Development to showcase IOG’s impact and technology to the public.

• Work with stakeholders to validate specifications and provide estimates
• Take an active role in the ideation of creative projects to market IOG and associated products
• Produce prototypes to validate concepts and feasibility of design ideas
• Establish best practices for writing scalable, maintainable, and high-performance code, ensuring consistency across the team.
• Optimize code for maximum speed and scalability
• High quality standards and a focus on accuracy towards the design vision
• Act as the technical point of contact for cross-functional teams, ensuring that development efforts align with business goals, UX/UI standards, and content strategy.
• Working with QA function to ensure builds are compliant with agreed test cases & standards
• Implementation of project deliverables to agree upon deadlines
• Collaboration with the rest of the Web Development team to share best practices & assist with project delivery
• Usage of work tracking software (Jira, Slack)
  

Requirements

Who you are:

• Experience and demonstrable examples of working with visually refined and integrated WebGL experiences.
• Completion of a relevant degree such as Computer Science or Software Engineering
• Experience with React
• Experience with Tailwind CSS
• Expert level knowledge of WebGL and Three.JS
• Strong knowledge of JS ecosystem, such as NPM, Node JS, and Jamstack
• Well versed with Git workflows
• Capable of thriving in fast-paced, evolving environments—adept at managing shifting priorities and consistently meeting tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical team members.
• Composed and focused under pressure, with a thoughtful and methodical approach to high-stakes problem solving
• Basic knowledge of image and design editing tools e.g. Figma.
• Self-motivated, independent thinker with a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• New starter package to buy hardware essentials (headphones, monitor, etc)
• Competitive PTO

At IOG, we value diversity and always treat all employees and job applicants based on merit, qualifications, competence, and talent. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.