Senior Front-End Developer

Initialize IT; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in London seeks a passionate front-end developer to join their talented team. This role involves working collaboratively in an Agile environment to enhance user experiences in their applications. Candidates should have strong knowledge of JavaScript frameworks and a proactive approach to learning and sharing knowledge. Opportunities for growth and participation in development academies are available.

Qualifications

• Passionate about front-end development tools and techniques.
• Experience developing front-end clients/applications in a modular way.
• Strong knowledge of JavaScript frameworks like AngularJS and ReactJS.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Product Owner and team members on new development.
• Ensure performance and quality of all deliveries across platforms.
• Share knowledge and best practices within the organization.

Skills

Front-end development

JavaScript frameworks (AngularJS, ReactJS)

Responsive design

TDD/BDD

Agile principles

Job description

Overview

You will be joining a team of talented developers that have a strong focus on customer centricity. You will get a chance to apply your knowledge and skills in both Greenfield and ongoing projects in an Agile environment that will enable the group to provide delightful betting experiences to our valuable customers. We believe in the growth and empowerment of our people. We promote an open and proactive culture where our developers and testers are encouraged to learn and contribute in ways outside the usual development work. This can include areas such as participating in different development academies, conferences, public speaking, and leadership among others.

Key accountabilities

• Working closely with Product Owner, Agile Lead and team members to collaborate and influence new development
• Developing and evolving the front-end for the applications
• Ensuring performance and quality of all deliveries across different platforms
• Sharing knowledge and best practices within the organization

Required skills, knowledge and experience

• Passionate about front-end development, tool and techniques
• Eager to learn and to spread knowledge
• Takes own initiative, being proactive
• Experience developing front end clients/applications in a modular and extensible way
• Strong knowledge of JavaScript frameworks (AngularJS, ReactJS etc)
• HTML5, CSS3, Responsive design experience
• Familiar with JavaScript testing, Strong appreciation for TDD/BDD
• Ensuring performance and quality of all deliveries across different platforms
• Sharing knowledge and best practices within the organisation
• Enjoy working in an agile/Kanban environment
• Experience working with Java-based backend systems - desirable
• Familiarity with service-oriented architecture - desirable
• Having worked with continuous delivery - desirable

Personal

• You are a highly motivated team player with a mature and positive attitude who puts pride in being part of the whole product lifecycle.
• You enjoy problem solving and have an interest in innovative ideas and technologies to help you achieve team goals.
• You also enjoy working in a team and see the benefits from teamwork.