The Role
As a Front-End Developer, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining user-facing applications using React, Material UI and vue.js, with deployments managed through Azure App Services. Your role involves ensuring seamless integration with backend services developed by our Azure Cloud Developers. You will work within a tech stack that emphasizes security through AAD (Azure Active Directory) and OAuth2. Collaboration with cloud developers is crucial to ensure that front-end applications align with backend functionalities and overall system architecture. This role requires a keen eye for detail, a passion for user experience, and the ability to adapt to evolving technological requirements.
Role Responsibilities
Front-End Development
- Design, develop, and maintain responsive and high-performance web applications using React, Material UI.
- Implement user interfaces that are both functional and visually appealing, ensuring a seamless user experience.
- Geospatial experience would be beneficial.
Integration & Collaboration
- Work closely with Azure Cloud Developers to ensure that front-end applications effectively interact with backend services and APIs.
- Collaborate on integrating authentication and authorization mechanisms, leveraging AAD and OAuth2 to secure applications.
Deployment & Management
- Deploy and manage front-end applications on Azure App Services, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance.
- Monitor application performance and troubleshoot issues to maintain a smooth user experience.
Security & Compliance
- Implement best practices for security, including secure coding practices and adherence to AAD and OAuth2 protocols.
- Ensure compliance with data protection regulations and industry standards.
Collaboration & Communication
- Engage with UX/UI designers, product managers, and other stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver features that meet business needs.
- Participate in regular team meetings and code reviews to align with project goals and ensure high-quality code
Optimisation & Maintenance
- Optimise front-end code for performance, including improving load times and responsiveness.
- Perform routine maintenance, updates, and enhancements to ensure applications remain current with technological advancements
Qualifications and skills
- Proven experience in front-end development using React and Next.js.
- Experience with Azure App Services and deployment practices.
- Familiarity with authentication and authorization using AAD and OAuth2.
- Strong understanding of web performance optimization techniques.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Knowledge of additional front-end frameworks or libraries.
- Familiarity with back-end development concepts and integration with cloud-based services.
- Understanding of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
Terms and Conditions
- Salary: commensurate with experience
- Annual Leave: 25 days per annum plus public holidays
- Location: Global Operations Centre, Southampton, UK
- Working hours: 08:30am to 17:30pm Monday to Friday
- Job type: Full-time, permanent
- Benefits: Private Medical Insurance, Referral Bonus, Eye Care, Discount Card, Techscheme, Cyclescheme, Discounted Gym Membership, Wellness & Fitness, Employee Assistance Programme, Pension, Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay. And much more!
The Job Description for this post will be subject to routine review and revision in order to meet the developmental requirements of the company. The post holder may be required to undertake additional appropriate duties as directed and required.
