Frontend Engineer - React & TypeScript (Hybrid)

BAE Systems.; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent defense contractor in the UK is seeking a Front End Developer to analyze UX requirements and develop reusable UI components in React. The ideal candidate will have experience in Javascript, TypeScript, and integration testing, with a focus on optimizing performance across various devices. This role promotes hybrid working, allowing flexibility in location and hours to enhance work-life balance and well-being.

Qualifications

• Experience in hooks based React (v18) is essential.
• Proficiency in coding with Javascript, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3 is essential.
• Experience with integration and E2E testing using tools such as Playwright is essential.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and integration is essential.
• Understanding of front-end build tools like Vite, NPM is essential.
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines with GitLab is essential.

Responsibilities

• Analyse UX requirements and produce design artefacts such as wireframes.
• Develop and implement reusable UI components using modern React.
• Optimize components for maximum performance across various web browsers and devices.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues on various platforms to ensure smooth user experiences.
• Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and consistency.

Skills

React (v18)

Javascript/TypeScript

HTML5

CSS3

RESTful APIs

CI/CD pipelines

Docker

Jira

Confluence

Job description

A prominent defense contractor in the UK is seeking a Front End Developer to analyze UX requirements and develop reusable UI components in React. The ideal candidate will have experience in Javascript, TypeScript, and integration testing, with a focus on optimizing performance across various devices. This role promotes hybrid working, allowing flexibility in location and hours to enhance work-life balance and well-being.