Junior Frontend Software Developer

Navtech, Inc.; Cardiff, Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

NAVBLUE, an Airbus company, seeks a Junior Frontend Software Developer in Cardiff to develop UI applications in a microservices environment. This position offers a hybrid work model and professional development opportunities, with involvement in the full software development lifecycle including coding, testing, and deployment. You'll join a collaborative team focused on enhancing operational efficiencies in aviation.

Benefits

Hybrid work environment

Stable employment

Professional development opportunities

Private medical coverage

Life insurance

Flexible working hours

Access to latest technologies

Qualifications

• 2+ years of working experience required.
• Experience with writing unit tests.
• Good spoken and written English skills.

Responsibilities

• Support timely development task deliveries.
• Participate in coding, testing, and debugging tasks.
• Implement testing for new and existing code.

Skills

Frontend Development

Unit Testing

Component Testing

Technical Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Tools

Vue.js

JavaScript

TypeScript

Selenium

Python

Job description

Aviation. It connects our world, brings people together, provides opportunities, accelerates economic growth, and is just so very cool!

Come work for NAVBLUE, a leading services company owned by Airbus, dedicated to Flight Operations, Air Traffic Management solutions and services for airlines, airports, and Air Navigation Service Providers. We combine aircraft manufacturer expertise, flight operations know-how, and agile development to enhance operational efficiency, optimize resources, and increase productivity for a safe and sustainable aviation future. Our global teams deliver a reliable, optimum, and customized user experience to more than 500 customers worldwide.

We are looking for a Junior Frontend Software Developer to work with our existing teams where you'll have the opportunity to grow your skills working with UI applications in a microservices-based environment.

As a member of our team, you will contribute to all aspects of the software development lifecycle, including estimation, design, coding, test automation, code reviews, deployment, and support. Teams are responsible for specific services or products. Our solutions help airlines manage safe and high-performance flight operations.

The Frontend chapter is focused on, but not limited to, the skills and tech stack for Software Development around:

• Web and Mobile Frontends
• QT/QML
• HTML, CSS/SASS
• SPA, Micro frontends
• UX, Responsive Design, Accessibility
• Design Systems
• Unit testing, Functional testing

Responsibilities:

• Actively support team with work on development tasks and support timely delivery
• Follow and keep up code review standards
• Participate in chapter initiatives to help achieve NAVBLUE's business goals
• Communicate potential obstacles in squads plans and support contingency plans
• Implement unit, component and integration testing for new and existing code to ensure software quality
• Coding, testing, documenting and debugging assigned development tasks to meet acceptance criteria
• Contribute to the design of product features
• Contribute to chapter's productivity
• Implement product features
• Work within agile development concepts and participate in our SAFe process
• Support adoption towards change and continual improvement
• Works to find the root cause of problems
• Supports the work of less experienced team members

Required Skills/Experience:

• 2+ years of working experience
• Experience with frontend development
• Experience writing unit tests, component testing or integration testing
• Ability to work effectively with others in a team environment
• Ability to understand suggested/shared concepts
• Ability to use technical communication skills
• One or more of the following technology stacks:
  • Vue.js, javascript, typescript
  • Selenium, Python or similar
• Good spoken and written English skills
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, or equivalent

Nice-to-Haves

• Understanding of airline operations, flight planning, or air navigation principles
• Passion for the aviation industry
• AWS (asset)

We offer:

• Hybrid work environment with up to 2 days working from home weekly
• Stable employment based on a full-time job contract
• International working environment in a dynamic company
• Access to the latest knowledge and technologies enabling professional development
• Training and development possibilities
• Participating in international projects and international trips
• Competitive salary dependent on experience and qualifications
• Flexible working hours and work-from-home opportunities
• Private medical coverage for you and your family
• Sport card
• Life insurance for you and your family
• Co-funding for meals

Selection and Hiring Commitment

We thank all applicants for applying. Only selected applicants will be contacted.

Navblue is committed to creating an environment and a culture where everyone feels like they belong no matter who they are or where they are from. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on job-related qualifications and ability to perform a job. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, record of offences, and basis of disability or any protected class. Accommodations will be available on request for candidates throughout the entire recruitment and selection process.

NAVBLUE is operating within the Airbus Helicopters Polska Structure .

About Us:

NAVBLUE, an Airbus Company, is a leading global provider of flight operations solutions, including aeronautical charts, navigation data solutions, flight planning, aircraft performance software (take-off/landing, weight and balance), and crew planning solutions. You’ll be able to shape the future of the digital aviation industry by working on several of the best in the industry flagship products enabling pilots, dispatchers, flight engineers and other aviation personnel on a daily basis to deliver safe, efficient, and reliable flight operations all over the world. You’ll have the opportunity to support millions of flights each year and help NAVBLUE customers maximize efficiency, reduce costs, ensure compliance with complex national and international safety regulations, and effectively deliver their services.

You’ll join a team with a focus on digital and collaborative innovation that is passionate and customer-focused. Over the last few years, Airbus has been supportive of various initiatives such as Going Digital, Performance Based Navigation Services, Air Traffic Management Modernization Programs, FlySmart on iOS and other digital projects related to new aircraft technologies; the launch of NAVBLUE was therefore a natural step to further develop its Flight Operations and Air Traffic Management Portfolio.

NAVBLUE is a fully owned subsidiary of Services by Airbus, fueled by the agility of Airbus ProSky and Navtech (acquired in 2016), and the pioneering spirit of Airbus, NAVBLUE was created in July 2016 with one mission: lead aviation into the digital age.

Airbus and all subsidiaries, including NAVBLUE are proud to have been recognized as a Global Top Employer for 2025 . Based on eight criteria: physical workplace, work atmosphere and social, health financial and family benefits, vacation and time off, employee communication, performance manager, training and skills development and community involvement. It was determined that we offer some of the most progressive and forward-thinking programs within the area. This achievement reflects our commitment to nurturing and empowering our people to reach their full potential. We’re grateful to our people, whose dedication and collaboration make this possible.

NAVBLUE is based in Hersham (UK), Cardiff (UK), Toulouse (France), Waterloo, ON (Canada), Bangkok (Thailand) and Gdańsk (Poland) with other offices all around the world.

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