UI Developer

"EA Technology Ltd."; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to £50,000 per annum

25 days of annual leave

Pension contributions of 8%

Private Medical Insurance

Group Life Insurance

Job summary

A leading power engineering firm in Chester is seeking an experienced UI Developer to create user-focused software solutions. You'll build tools for the Substation360 platform and engage in Agile practices. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field and proficiency in Javascript, Typescript, and React. The position offers a salary of up to £50,000 with career development opportunities and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in front-end technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to develop intuitive user interfaces.
• Knowledge of Business Intelligence and data handling.

Responsibilities

• Develop robust User Interface software solutions.
• Build tools and visualizations for the Substation360 platform.
• Participate in Agile development practices.

Skills

Javascript

Typescript

React

UI/UX Principles

Containerisation

Education

Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics or equivalent

Tools

Kubernetes

Source Control Systems

Job description

EA Technology is a global, independent provider of end-to-end power engineering solutions, supporting customers in managing and operating electrical networks. We’re a well-established, positive culture-based company with innovation and creativity at our core. We’re also a forward-thinking business and we live by our values: Collaboration, Creativity, Integrity and Impact. This ensures employee wellbeing is always at the forefront and our amazing people have the autonomy to do their best work.

We encourage and cultivate individual creativeness, understanding that every person at EA Technology is critical to achieving our company goals. This spirit impacts our internal culture and the positive way we interact which is why so many of our employees stay with us long term.

You’d be working with an exceptionally friendly group of people in a genuinely welcoming and positive environment so, if you’re an experienced UI Developer and want to be part of an amazing team, we’d love to hear from you.

***This is a hybrid role requiring you to be on-site in Capenhurst near Chester (CH1 6ES) 1 day per week***

About the role

As the UI Developer, you’ll develop robust, scalable User Interface software solutions that present data clearly and meaningfully to both internal and external users.

• Build tools and visualisations that support the Substation360 platform including dashboards, alerts and user insights.
• Lead by example within the team, offering technical mentoring and guidance to less experienced developers.
• Actively participate in Agile development practices (e.g. sprint planning, retrospectives).
• Ensure all software delivered adheres to coding and quality standards and take part in peer code reviews.
• Contribute to the deployment and orchestration of services including containerisation in platforms like Kubernetes.

What we’ll need from you

• A degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics or equivalent working experience.
• Strong proficiency in front-end technologies such as Javascript, Typescript and React.
• Demonstrated ability to design and develop intuitive, performant and secure user interfaces.
• Familiarity with source control systems, branching strategies and release processes.
• Good understanding of modern frontend architecture patterns and component-driven design (e.g. reusable components, hooks, state management).
• Strong grasp of UI/UX principles and their application in data-driven environments.
• Solid understanding of software engineering and secure coding practices.
• Knowledge of Business Intelligence (BI) and data handling in enterprise systems.
• Awareness of infrastructure and deployment decisions affecting UI behaviour and performance.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality, user-focused solutions.

What we can offer you

• Up to £50,000 per annum with some flexibility DOE
• Career development opportunities: We offer genuine pathways for growth within our company
• Holidays: 25 days of annual leave (FTE), plus bank holidays, with an extra day for every three years completed (up to a maximum of 30 days). Ability to buy an additional 5 days
• Pension contributions of 8% from the employer (or cash equivalent)
• Comprehensive benefits, including Group Life Insurance, Income Protection, and Critical Illness cover (or cash equivalents)
• Private Medical Insurance (single cover or cash equivalent)
• A truly collaborative and supportive work environment where amazing colleagues inspire each other every day!