Front End Software Engineer - Bristol, United Kingdom - Vaarst

Description

Are you driven by innovationand a bias for action Vaarst is the place for you. Were a techcompany committed to making a real impact through groundbreakingsolutions. Join us and be part of a team that turns ideas intoreality.

Location:Bristol UK Hybrid 2 days in office perweek

Salary:up to50000

Vaarstfocuses on making the world a cleaner greener and safer place bydeploying technology for good. Were using techniques inartificialintelligenceautonomy computer vision and marine robotics to createa difference in the world with underwater technology for ourclients in offshore wind and the subseaindustry.

Take a look at one of ourproducts inaction

SubSLAMX2 Unlocking the Future of Marine Robotics YouTube

Founded in 2021 by our sister company Rovco weveannounced funding of more than 15 million been voted one of themost innovative and sustainable companies working towards net zeroand won awards for Best use of AI and Best Technology Innovation.

Discover your place in a hybrid team of 100people that celebrates diversity knowing that every perspective isa valuable part of our success and that empowers you to achieve afulfilling worklife balance.

FrontEndEngineer

Thisis a new role in our expanding Front End team You willbring acombination of both technical and design expertise forming apartnership between Researchers Designers and Engineers. You willhave a solid understanding of programming fundamentals workingprimarily in Typescript React and CSS. Additionally you will be anadvocate for good UX understanding how to create designs andtranslate those into implementation.

Initiallyyou will be embedded within our Data platform team called Vaantageto improve the suite of products. Your expertise will also bevalued across the other products in Vaarst such as SubSLAM whereyou will help guide and build consistency indesign.

If you want to join an exciting andrapidly growing technology company as a founding member of the newUX/UI TeamWell welcome your ideas & input and support yourdevelopment.In addition this is an incredible opportunity to helpfurther the transition to renewable energy.

Other companies might call this: Userexperience engineer UX ConsultantUX Developer Creative technologistFront end developer Front end engineer UIDeveloper

Objectives& Responsibilities:

Vaarstis an exciting and dynamic environment meaning these are likely tochange as we grow upon joining your objectives and responsibilitieswill include:

• Designingprototyping and developing the FrontEnd to solve complex problems
• Advocating for User Experience design andguiding the Engineering teams
• Collaboratingwith Researchers Designers and Engineers to build consensus
• Modifying and testing changes to previouslydeveloped products
• Breaking down requirementsand building appropriate solutions
• Contributeto and uphold agile development practices
• Guideand build consistency in design and an exceptional userexperience

Youshould apply if you have.(we know its tough butplease try to avoid the confidence gap. You dont have to match allthe listed requirements exactly to be considered for thisrole):

• Writingproductionlevel Typescript and ReactJScod
• Expertise in web design fundamentalsincluding CSS and HTML
• Building and maintainingdesign systems
• Leveraging APIs and data sourcesto build interactive and engagingapplications
• Exceptional communication skillstalking in both design and technicallanguage.

Growtogether with Vaarst you may have some knowledge of the followingif you dont these are areas youll developin.

• Automatedtesting practises such endtoend tests andTDD.
• Web bundlers such as Webpack
• Backend languages and tools such as PythonDjango and Flask
• Git & GitHub CI/CDtoolchains and containers
• User research andrequirementsgathering

AtVaarst were committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplacewhere everyone can thrive. Our hybridremote approachand stateoftheart Bristol Office Hub provide a welcoming spacedesigned to nurture your creativity productivity and wellbeing.

In addition youllget an extensive range of benefits so you can focus on doing yourvery best work:

• Flexible hybridworking and a 35hour work week so you can work when is best foryou
• 25 days annual leave to start withincreasing to 35 days after 6 years bankholidays
• Sabbaticals at 4 and 6 years and a 500holiday voucher at 2 years
• Private medicalinsurance including Dental & optical
• Career and learning development through paidcourses conferences and events
• Curiosity fundup to 500 to spend on learning that is notrolerelated
• Up to 10% company bonus
• Pension up to 6% company contribution
• Volunteering day to give back to your localcommunity
• Enhanced maternity and adoptionleave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Recognition & rewards for doing greatwork and living our values and behaviours
• Flexible working options including reducedhours part time job share phased return to work term time workingcompressed hours
• Were a sociable tightknitteam with monthly socials
• Hybrid working Mostteams work in our offices 2 days a week to collaborate and be handson with our technology. When you do visit our Bristol office is 10minute walk from the train station with its own balcony and Freshfruit & snacks and drinks in the office

Join Vaarst in ourmission to make the world a cleaner greener and safer place bydeploying technology for good.

InterviewProcess

At Vaarst weve designed astraightforward interview process to ensure the best fit for bothyou and the company. We have adopted anonymised recruitment. Thismeans that your name date of birth and other personal details willnot be seen by the hiring team.

• Application:Begin by submitting your application with your CV highlighting yourskills and experience relevant to the job. Answer key questions onelements that are important to the role.
• Talent PartnerInterview: We will tell you more about the role theteam and Vaarsts mission. This is a twoway conversation; we want tolearn about your motivation what you can bring to Vaarst andprovide answers to your questions.
• Aptitude Test:Demonstrate your critical thinking problemsolving abilities andworkplace personality through an aptitude test. It includes a timedcognitive exercise and a workplace personality questionnaire.
• Team Interview:Engage in a 1.5hour interview with a few team members. Experiencethe role firsthand and share your skills and experience. Welldiscuss our technologies key skills and team dynamics. As alwaysfeel free to ask any questions you may have.
• CTO Conversation:Meet with our CTO for a 30minute discussion. This is youropportunity to express your thoughts on the role and ask any finalquestions. Well clarify expectations and ensure this role alignswith your aspirations.
• Offer If you aresuccessful in the process youll receive an offer to join Vaarst andbecome part of our team.

We value thediversity of our teams and are committed to supporting andwelcoming individuals from all backgrounds knowing that everyperspective is a valuable part of our success. Should you requireany reasonable adjustment throughout the recruitment process pleasedo not hesitate to let a member of the Talent team know.

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