Frontend Engineer: React/TypeScript for AI Cybersecurity

Darktrace; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Darktrace is seeking a Frontend Software Engineer to build dynamic user interfaces using JavaScript/TypeScript and React. The role combines collaboration with backend engineers and UX designers to deliver scalable cyber security solutions.

The position is hybrid, requiring a minimum of two days per week in the Cambridge office, with responsibilities spanning UI components, accessibility, and performance optimization. A portfolio or public GitHub is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience with JavaScript or TypeScript in modern web apps.
• Strong knowledge of React and production-grade code.
• Portfolio or public GitHub with prior work.
• Familiarity with WCAG accessibility and responsive design.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain reusable UI components using modern frameworks (React).
• Ensure applications meet accessibility standards and provide inclusive UX.
• Optimize front-end performance for speed and responsiveness across devices.
• Collaborate with backend teams to integrate APIs and ensure data consistency.
• Contribute to code reviews and maintain documentation and best practices.

Skills

JavaScript

TypeScript

React

Redux

TanStack Query

CSS

Git

Figma translation

Portfolio/GitHub

Job description

Darktrace is seeking a Frontend Software Engineer to build dynamic user interfaces using JavaScript/TypeScript and React. The role combines collaboration with backend engineers and UX designers to deliver scalable cyber security solutions.

The position is hybrid, requiring a minimum of two days per week in the Cambridge office, with responsibilities spanning UI components, accessibility, and performance optimization. A portfolio or public GitHub is advantageous.