JavaScript Engineer

Zebra People; City Of London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic tech startup in London is looking for a passionate web application engineer with a Computer Science degree and 3+ years of experience. You'll work on an AI-first platform with cross-functional teams, earning up to £50K with equity from day one and perks like a high-spec MacBook. Join a diverse team committed to inclusivity and a great work environment.

Benefits

Equity from day 1

High-spec MacBook

Noise-cancelling headphones

Performance-driven bonuses

28 days holiday plus one on your birthday

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in web application development.
• Comfortable with core stack including Node.js, TypeScript, and more.
• Ability to work closely with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain web applications.
• Collaborate with product teams to build user-centered experiences.
• Participate in product-focused discussions.

Skills

Web application development

Node.js

TypeScript

Vue.js

GraphQL

AWS

Serverless architecture

Git

CI/CD pipelines

AI interest

Education

Computer Science degree or similar

Tools

DynamoDB

TDD

Job description

Founded by ex-Cazoo automotive veterans, this Central London based start-up is a on a mission to revolutionise the automotive industry.

The client

They’re building an AI-first platform for operational efficiency; seeking to move the industry beyond outdated paper-based systems.

You’ll get the opportunity to work with some of the UK’s largest retailers and see direct impact from your code from day 1. Their founders and investors are from a network of automotive experts from huge names in the industry such as McLaren and Aston Martin.

They’ve just received a fresh round of investment so 2025 is the year for them to take their product to the next level, with AI at the forefront of their ideas here.

Currently their entire product team consists of 7 engineers, 1 product designer and 3 directors who are still hands on with design and product. They’re looking to add 2 more engineers and a product designer to this.

They work in product squads and have 3 work streams going at any one time. For the first 4 months they’ll look to get you settled in and then are happy for you to move around into different squads. They’re keen for you to get to know the whole product as much as possible so you’ll be exposed to a lot of technology.

The role

What are they looking for?

They’re keen to talk to engineers with a passion for learning. You should have a Computer Science degree (or similar) and a minimum of 3+ years of experience in web application development. They’d like someone who is comfortable with their core stack, including Node.js, TypeScript, Vue.js, GraphQL, AWS, and serverless architecture. A solid grasp of Git and CI/CD pipelines is essential.

You’ll thrive there if you’re product-focused, user-centered, and enjoy working closely with cross-functional teams to build world-class user experiences.

It’s a huge bonus if you’ve worked with, or have an interest in AI as this is at the forefront of their ideas. Exposure to TDD, DynamoDB and life in a start-up/scale-up environment will also hold you in good stead.

The candidate

What’s in it for me?

They’re offering up to £50K but they will flex for the right person. You’ll receive equity from day 1 as well as a high-spec Macbook and noise cancelling headphones. There are also performance driven bonuses on offer as well as 28 days holiday, plus an additional one on your birthday.

We welcome those with alternative identities, backgrounds, and experiences. Our team includes parents, the self-taught, the university-educated, and people of a wide variety of nationalities, ages, and socio-economic backgrounds.

Obviously, we’re looking to ensure it’s a solid fit from both sides: we want you to step into a role you love, and we want to offer you a place you’re proud to come to every day for work.

We know that diverse teams are strong teams, and welcome those with alternative identities, backgrounds, and experiences to apply to be part of life at Zebra People. We are committed to a fair and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. We would be happy to meet any accommodation requests during the application or interview process, please just let us know.

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