Senior React Developer DundeeHybrid work

Waracle Ltd.; Dundee; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital technology consultancy is seeking a React Developer to join their team in a hybrid role. The candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing responsive web applications. Responsibilities include collaborating with teams, managing projects within Agile frameworks, and engaging with clients to translate their needs into technical solutions. This position offers the opportunity to work in an innovative environment, with a focus on continuous learning and adapting to emerging technologies.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in frontend development using React.js and related technologies.
• Strong knowledge of best practices for API integration.
• Experience in Agile environments, capable of working independently.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain web applications using React.js and relevant tools.
• Work within Agile frameworks, participating in ceremonies and managing tasks.
• Understand client needs and translate them into technical solutions.

Skills

Frontend development

React.js

API design principles

Agile practices

Version control (Git)

Problem solving

Job description

Waracle is a world-class digital technology consultancy and home to a diverse, smart, curious and ambitious community of specialists in technology-driven transformation.

Waracle is already an industry leading team delivering digital solutions that transform how we live, work and play. Well not hide from the fact we have exciting growth plans and this has been recognised with our recent inclusion in The Sunday Times Tech Track 100, listing the UKs fastest growing tech companies.

Its an amazing time to join our team of experienced specialists in design research, UX, UI, Scrum, product, data and cyber security, alongside developers specialising in native, hybrid and web technologies.

Waracle is looking for a React Developer to join us on a Inside IR35 contract basis.

This is a hybrid role working from any of our offices (Edinburgh, Glasgow, London or Dundee) with occasional travel to our London office.

We are seeking a React Developer who will play a critical role in designing, developing, and implementing responsive and scalable web applications. You will be responsible for independently handling medium sized projects or modules, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and contributing to the overall software architecture and project goals.

Technical Development & Expertise

• Design and maintain web applications using React.js and relevant tools.
• Independently solve technical challenges and contribute to architectural decisions.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and expand your skill set.
• Proficient in API design principles, with hands on experience in defining and documenting APIs using OpenAPI and Swagger tooling.
• Experienced with continuous deployment (CD) principles and able to guide teams in implementing automated testing strategies, including unit, integration, and end to end tests, as well as managing feature flagging to enable safe and incremental releases.

Project Management

• Own specific project components and collaborate to achieve project goals.
• Identify and resolve issues aligned with project objectives.

Agile Development

• Work within Agile frameworks, participating in ceremonies and managing tasks within sprints.
• Identify and resolve impediments in line with Agile practices.

Version Control

• Manage version control using systems like Git, handling branching and merging effectively.
• Ensure best practices and guide junior team members in version control.

Client Engagement

• Understand client needs and translate them into technical solutions.
• Communicate effectively with clients and manage smaller project scopes.

Experience

• Proven experience in frontend development using React.js and related technologies.
• Strong knowledge of best practices when working across front and back end teams, especially with regards to API integration.
• Experience building applications within an enterprise environment.
• Familiarity with component design libraries and their maintenance.
• Strong background working within an Agile environment.
• Strong problem solving skills and the ability to work independently on medium size projects.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build rapport with clients and team members.

The recruitment process you can expect for this role is an initial call with your dedicated Talent Acquisition Partner who will chat with you about Waracle, what you are looking for in a new position, the day rate for the role and notice period (the important stuff!). After that, youll be invited to a two stage interview process where you have an opportunity to find out more about the role and showcase your skills and experience. Your Talent Acquisition Partner will guide you through the whole process to your first day with us.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.