i2 Software Developer

Harris Computer; London; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

i2, a Harris Computer company, are seeking a skilled Software Developer, to join one of our core development teams and help us enhance our i2 products and services, which are used by more than 2000 law enforcement, national security, military and major commercial organizations in 130 countries across the world.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and maintaining current and new capability to an existing large customer base. If you are passionate about creating efficient and scalable solutions, have a strong command of front-end technologies, and are eager to collaborate within a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply.

This permanent position will be performed on a remote basis with a requirement to visit the i2 Office in Cambridge, UK as and when there is a business need to do so (circa 2 days per month).

What you will do

In performing this position, your core duties and responsibilities will include (but will not be limited to):

1. Helping develop and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable frontend code using HTML5/CSS3, JavaScript, TypeScript, and React
2. Working closely with cross-functional teams, including UI/UX designers, backend developers, and product managers, to deliver high-quality user interfaces
3. Ensuring the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs and optimize solutions for maximum speed and scalability
4. Integrating frontend components seamlessly using RESTful APIs and asynchronous request handling
5. Conducting thorough testing (automated and manual) to identify, fix bugs, and performance issues
6. Mentoring junior developers and promote knowledge sharing to enhance team skills and productivity
7. Staying up to date with the latest industry trends and technologies to ensure our applications are built using the best practices

Our Technology Stack

1. Frontend App Framework - JavaScript / TypeScript / React
2. Frontend State Management - Mobx
3. Backend – Java REST/GraphQL Services
4. CI / CD - GitHub / CircleCI
5. Cloud – AWS

What we are looking for

1. A Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field
2. Mid to senior level experienced developer
3. Demonstrable success and involvement in software design and implementation of production-ready clients using technologies such as: HTML5, JavaScript, CSS3, Typescript, and React
4. Experience with APIs and using patterns such as REST and GraphQL
5. Experience with testing frameworks and methodologies, ensuring the delivery of high-quality software
6. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
7. Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Desirable (but not essential)

1. Experience creating accessible and globalized web applications (A11Y, I18N + L10N)
2. Good understanding of backend development using Node.js
3. Experience working with geolocation/geospatial data
4. Experience with graph visualization libraries to represent complex data structures visually
5. Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and containerization (e.g., Docker)

About i2

Our intelligence analysis software tools help analysts and investigators transform data in real-time, enabling customers to detect, disrupt, and defeat sophisticated threats. We serve global customers carrying out critical missions in public safety, defense, fraud, and financial crimes. Learn more at: https://i2group.com

As a Harris Computer company, we strive to create a respectful and united environment where all members of our globally diverse community are empowered and have equitable opportunities to succeed.

Benefits

Harris offers an extremely competitive UK employee benefits programme. 5 Personal Days leave entitlement are granted over and above the standard 25 days holiday and bank holidays. Harris also offers all UK employees an annual Lifestyle Reward amounting to £325 per annum/pro-rata.

Supporting your application

Our recruitment process will comprise of interviews and, at times, a written exercise, an assessment day and/or a presentation. As an equal opportunities employer, we want to make sure we do all we can to make this a positive experience for you. When applying, please make us aware on your application of any adjustments or additional support we can provide you with before or on the day of an interview.