Senior ReactJS Developer

BAE Systems; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private family medical cover

Maternity leave

Paternity leave

Study leave

Annual bonus

Share award scheme

Hybrid working

Job summary

BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is seeking a Lead ReactJS Developer in Kuala Lumpur to design and implement responsive web interfaces using ReactJS, TypeScript and Material UI. You will collaborate with UK stakeholders on rapid UI prototyping and pursue advanced UI projects including geospatial elements.

The role requires a strong FE background, 5+ years of experience, and a degree in CS/IT/Engineering. Hybrid working is offered with global delivery support.

Qualifications

• Strong development background in FE technologies such as ReactJS, TypeScript and Material UI; includes advanced applications such as 3D rendering.
• Eye for visual detail, layout, spacing, typography and overall UI quality.
• Experience with backend technologies such as Java or Python is an advantage.
• Ideal candidate has at least 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science / information technology / engineering or equivalent; CGPA 3.00+.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement responsive web interfaces using ReactJS, Typescript, Material UI and related technologies.
• Collaborate with UK-based stakeholders for rapid UI prototyping and feasibility assessments.
• Contribute to complex UI development including geospatial or vector-based interfaces.
• Write clean, modular, maintainable code with comprehensive unit tests.

Skills

ReactJS

TypeScript

Material UI

Frontend development

3D rendering

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Location(s):

BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to 4,500 digital, cyber and intelligence experts. We work collaboratively across 10 countries to collect, connect and understand complex data, so that governments, nation states, armed forces and commercial businesses can unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments.

About The Team

BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to over 4,000 digital, cyber and intelligence experts. We work collaboratively across 10 countries to collect, connect and understand complex data, so that governments, nation states and commercial businesses can unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments.

At our Malaysian Global Delivery Centre, we support our global business in the development of software products to support our customer mission covering product domains such as geospatial, cybersecurity and complex data analytics platforms.

We are looking for an enthusiastic candidate to work as a Lead ReactJS Developer as part of an agile development team.

Interview Process

Our interview process includes an in-person deep dive into the projects and experiences listed on your CV. Please ensure your CV accurately reflects your hands-on experience rather than rely on AI generated content. You will be expected to discuss the technical contributions listed in your CV in detail.

What you will be doing

• Design and implement responsive web interfaces using ReactJS, Typescript, Material UI and other related technologies.
• Collaboratively work with UK based stakeholders with abilities for fast prototyping of UIs with insights on technical feasibility, risk, and timeline trade-offs.
• Opportunities for involvement in complex UI creation such as those involving vectors or geospatial elements
• Write clean, modular, and maintainable code with comprehensive unit tests, adhering to industry best practices and coding standards.

Role requirements:

• This is a hands-on technical role, candidates keen to remain on the technical career pathway are encouraged to apply
• Strong development background in FE technologies such as ReactJS, Typescript and Material UI expected, including advanced applications such as 3D rendering.
• A keen eye for visual detail, layout, spacing, typography and overall UI quality.
• Experience with backend technologies such as Java or Python an advantage.
• Ideal candidate has at least 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Should possess at least a bachelor’s degree in computer science / information technology / engineering or equivalent with minimum CGPA 3.00.
• Strong English communication skills with ability to communicate confidently to international stakeholders.

• Due to regulatory and compliance requirements, AI-assisted coding tools may be restricted in some projects. Candidates should possess strong programming fundamentals and be capable of delivering high-quality code without dependence on AI code generators.

What we offer

• An exciting opportunity to be part of the development of new product lines presenting a high level of technical challenge. We will support you with access to online L&D platforms, senior mentors and the opportunity for external training aligned to your work.
• Work-life balance is important; you’ll get 18 days holiday a year (increases to 21 after 5 years’ service).
• We support hybrid working and give flexibility for team leads to decide on the balance between remote and office-based working.
• Our benefits package includes private family medical cover, maternity (4 months), paternity (2 weeks) & study leave.
• We provide an annual allowance that can be used for dental, optical or health screening purposes.
• You’ll be part of our annual bonus and share award scheme.
• You’ll have a dedicated line Manager to help you develop your career and guide you on your journey through BAE Systems Digital Intelligence.

Life at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence

We are embracing Hybrid Working. This means you and your colleagues may be working in different locations, such as from home, another BAE Systems office or client site, some or all of the time, and work might be going on at different times of the day.

By embracing technology, we can interact, collaborate and create together, even when we’re working remotely from one another. Hybrid Working allows for increased flexibility in when and where we work, helping us to balance our work and personal life more effectively, and enhance well-being.

Diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. We are proud to have an organisational culture where employees with varying perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds – the best and brightest minds – can work together to achieve excellence and realise individual and organisational potential.