Lead Front-End Software Engineer - Bristol, United Kingdom - Vaarst

Description

Be a part of our mission tomake the world cleaner greener and safer while enjoying a trulyinclusive and supportive workplace.

Location: Bristol UKHybrid

Salary: up to75k if you have allof the skills & experience we are looking for.Plus up to10% annual company bonus.

AboutVaarst

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 subsea industry.

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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 / remote team of50 people that celebrates diversity knowing that every perspectiveis a valuable part of our success and that empowers you to achievea fulfilling worklife balance.

Lead Front EndSoftware Engineer

Are youatalented and highly motivatedFrontendengineer

As Lead Front end engineer at Vaarst youwill provide both technical and leadership to build and improve thefrontends across a range of new and existing Vaarst products.Initially you will focus on our data platform (Vaantage Vaantage 3Dand Vaantage AI) products working primarily in Typescript and Reactemploying highquality software engineering practices to mature andimplement new features. You will help guide and build a consistentdesign across all Vaarst products includingSubSLAM.

In addition this is an incredibleopportunity to help further the transition to renewable energy.

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

• Takingownership and leading the development of highquality frontends forour products putting the user experience at the forefront providingvision and direction for the team.
• Communicateand collaborate with designers the product team and otherstakeholders onboth technical and designdiscussions
• Modifying and testing changes topreviously developed products
• Breaking down andmanaging requirements building appropriatesolutions
• Contribute to and uphold agiledevelopment practices prioritising multiple tasks and projectseffectively.
• Learn new technologies staying upto date with the latest frontend and design tools incorporating atechfirst approach.
• Maintain high quality frontend in both appearance and the code behind it with a high level ofattention todetail.

Aboutyou & what you willbring

Werelooking for an experienced and talented software engineer who haswhat it takes to make a real impact in this role. (we know itstough but please try to avoid the confidence gap. You dont have tomatch all the listed requirements exactly to be considered for thisrole):

• Write and maintainproductionlevel code
• Developing and testingsolutions to complex problems in Typescript andReactJS
• Using endtoend testing frameworks suchas: Cypress Selenium and Playwright
• LeveragingAPIs and data sources to build interactive and engagingapplications
• Git & GitHub CI/CDtoolchains and containers
• An eye for detailand gooddesign

Growtogether with Vaarst you may have skills in the following if notyou will learn and develop yourskillsin:

• Expertise indesign and UX
• Design systems and tools such asFigma
• Redux and web bundlers such as Webpack
• Python using Django or Flask
• Working with 3D datasets and rendering
• Machine learning and artificial intelligence
• Experience working withLinux/Ubuntu

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 youll get an extensive range ofbenefits so you can focus on doing your very best work:

• Flexible hybrid working and a 35 hourwork week so you can work when is best for you
• 25 days annual leave to start with increasingto 35 days after 6 years bank holidays
• Sabbaticals at 4 and 6 years and a 500 holidayvoucher at 2 years
• Private medical insuranceincluding Dental & optical
• Career andlearning development through paid courses conferences and events
• Curiosity fund up to 500 to spend on learningwhich is not role related
• Up to 10% companybonus
• 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.

AtVaarst weve designed a straightforward interview process to ensurethe best fit for both you and the company. We have adoptedanonymised recruitment. This means that your name date of birth andother personal details will not 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 1hour interview with a few team members. Experience therole firsthand and share your skills and experience in. 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.

Join Vaarst pioneer technology fora sustainable world apply now.