Senior Frontend Engineer

CyberSmart

CyberSmart

Software Engineering
United Kingdom
Posted on Sep 22, 2023

As Senior Frontend Engineer, you'll play a key role in expanding our platform globally. We need someone passionate about crafting experiences that are both secure and intuitive. You'll lead projects, guide junior developers, and collaborate closely with our product team. This is a high-impact opportunity to shape our vision of universal digital trust. We're growing quickly, backed by £20M in funding. But there's so much potential still untapped.


We are looking for a forward-thinking Senior Frontend Engineer to come join us as we strive for Engineering excellence! We believe in the ownership, and enablement of our experts, across many different skill sets, to build and progress us forward in an agile manner, whilst collaborating and supporting together to take the product to the next level. You will be joining our Product Engineering team, working directly with software engineers, QA engineers, product managers, designers and more, as well as an open landscape to all parts and people across our organisation.


We have a wealth of opportunities and problems to solve! If you are looking to make a difference, to be somewhere your thoughts are heard, and have the space to act on and show your input as we grow our company, we want to hear from you!

You will achieve success in this position by...

  • Design and Develop: Craft high-quality, efficient, and reusable JavaScript code that brings our UI/UX designs to life. Transform ideas into compelling and interactive web applications.
  • Optimise User Experience: Diagnose and repair bugs and performance issues, ensuring a smooth and optimal experience for our users.
  • Collaborative Leadership: Collaborate with a dynamic team of product managers, designers, and backend engineers to meet project milestones. Guide technical decision-making and mentor junior engineers within our growing startup environment.
  • Quality Assurance: Establish and maintain robust testing frameworks for our frontend code, guaranteeing reliable, high-quality user interfaces.
  • User-Centric Approach: Develop user-friendly features with an empathetic focus on user experience, ensuring our applications are intuitive, attractive, and serve our users' needs.
  • Web Standards and Accessibility: Commit to web standards and accessibility, ensuring our applications are responsive and compatible across various browsers.
  • Stay Cutting-Edge: Constantly learn and stay abreast of the latest trends in frontend development, implementing best practices and driving innovation within the company.

Hard facts about your experience & background…

  • Proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript, with expert knowledge in HTML5, CSS, SASS, or LESS for pixel-perfect and responsive design.
  • Deep understanding and practical experience with jQuery and modern frontend frameworks, preferably React.
  • Solid experience in Test Driven Development.
  • Good comprehension of UI principles and experience working with Figma.
  • Previously involved in developing front-end components from Design Systems while collaborating with design teams.
  • Experience with back-end HTML template engines like Jinga or Django.
  • Proven track record of leading projects and making technical decisions.
  • Comfortable working in an agile environment with a product-led company, within a continuous delivery lifecycle.
  • Up-to-date knowledge of software engineering best practices.
  • Prior experience working in a fast-paced startup environment, particularly on continuous product development.
  • Proven problem-solving skills with a demonstrated ability to exercise flexibility and judgement
  • Achievement-oriented and capable of working independently or as part of a team, ablem to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
  • Experience working effectively in a remote team setup.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Appreciates the diversity of thought and individualism among team members worldwide, embracing diversity and inclusivity in your work approach and within the CyberSmart community.

What we offer…

  • A competitive salary
  • 25 days holiday plus all UK Bank Holidays
  • Employee equity options
  • Pension Scheme
  • Access to Perks: discounts that save you money in the places you shop the most
  • Learning and personal development annual grant (£2,000)
  • Personal development annual grant (up to £500)
  • Home working allowance (up to £500)
  • Flexible working hours and working from home
  • Regular team breakfasts and lunches
  • Full access to our Mental Health & Wellbeing Network, Spill
  • The company organizes activities approximately every quarter.
  • A great, friendly team, who work to support each other
  • Beautiful workspace in Shoreditch- flooded with natural light, filled with plants, free tea and (good) coffee
  • The latest Apple technology to keep you productive. Our office has dual-screen workstations and for home working, we will support you with the necessary equipment to be your best wherever you are

Apply Now!

If you share our purpose, let's realize it together. Apply now and join our mission to make robust protection effortless so everyone can thrive online.

Diversity

At CyberSmart, we prioritize inclusivity. We value diversity in backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, believing it enriches our workplace for our employees, customers, and partners. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and guarantee interviews for disabled candidates who meet the job requirements outlined in the description. We're open to accommodating your needs during the interview process and within our office at Second Home, Shoreditch, which offers full accessibility, designated spaces for breastfeeding and prayer, and quiet, soundproof hubs for those seeking a tranquil workspace. Your well-being and inclusion are important to us.