Naimuri - Frontend Software Engineer

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  • Manchester
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 29 days ago
Job Title: Naimuri - Frontend Software EngineerLocation:Manchester, England, United KingdomRole Type: Permanent Full TimeWe can offer you the chance to help make the UK a safer place through innovation, working in partnership with government and law enforcement organisations on some of the most challenging data and technology problems out there.We strongly encourage candidates of all different backgrounds and identities to apply. We are committed to building an inclusive, safe and supportive environment that allows everyone to do their best work. We are happy to support any accessibility or neurodiversity requirements that you may need during the recruitment process.About usWe've been around for about ten years and grown from being a little-known tech start-up to creating our own community at the heart of the thriving and diverse tech and digital ecosystem of Greater Manchester.Our name Naimuri is Japanese and simply means…'nai' meaning 'not'
'muri' meaning 'overburden'These principles apply to every aspect of an organisation from technology, process and infrastructure, through to people, culture and leadership. This means that we empower our teams to do what they think is the right thing, giving them the skills and confidence to explore new ways of working, and to create a bias-free environment, where all our people feel comfortable collaborating to deliver the finest ideas and solutions in an agile environment.Our business is focused on 4 cornerstones, which shape and underpin the way in which we go about work and treat each other. These are: Wellbeing, Empowerment, Perpetual Edge and Delivery.People and culture are at the heart of Naimuri, so that collectively, we can realise our mission of 'making the UK a safer place to be'.About the roleWe are seeking a talented and passionate Frontend Software Engineer to play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining the user-facing aspects of software.What You'll Do:
  • Collaborate closely with technical lead, UX/UI designers and backend engineers to translate user stories and design mockups into high-quality, responsive, and intuitive web interfaces.
  • Develop and maintain robust, scalable, and performant frontend applications using (but not limited to) React, Typescript, HTML, CSS.
  • Write clean, well-documented, and testable code, adhering to best practices and coding standards.
  • Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
  • Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs.
  • Implement and maintain unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to ensure application quality and reliability.
  • Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback and ensuring code quality.
  • Identify and troubleshoot UI/UX issues, debugging and resolving them effectively.
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest frontend technologies, frameworks, and best practices.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of our development processes and tools.
  • Take ownership of and lead on the development of the frontend of systems.
  • Mentor junior engineers.
We're looking for someone with :
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Proven professional experience as a Frontend Software Engineer or similar role (3-4+ years.)
  • Strong proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript.
  • Expertise in React.
  • Solid understanding of web markup, including HTML5 and CSS3.
  • Experience with responsive design principles and cross-browser compatibility.
  • Familiarity with RESTful APIs and asynchronous request handling.
  • Proficiency with version control systems (e.g., Git).
  • Understanding of software development best practices, including testing, debugging, and performance optimization.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
  • Experience with component libraries or design systems.
  • Experience in e2e testing with Cypress.
It would be advantageous if you also had :
  • Experience with Redux.
  • Familiarity with AWS.
  • Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG).
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines.
  • Experience with Kubernetes and Docker.
LocationOur Head Office is based in Salford Quays, Manchester and we offer hybrid working. You can work from home for part of your working week but would be expected to come on site and work with your team on a regular basis. This would normally be a maximum of one or two days per week but you would be welcome to spend more days in the office if you preferred.Pay and benefitsNaimuri pays competitively within the industry based on your role's base location rates. The salary for this position is dependent upon your experience. We assess seniority relative to the team at Naimuri during the interviewing process.A full time working week is 37.5 hours and you have flexibility over when you give that time. We also offer part-time working which can be discussed during the recruitment process.Our core hours are 10:00am - 3:00pm and our office hours are between 7:30 and 18:00 Monday to Friday.Benefits include:
  • Flexible/Hybrid working options
  • A company performance related bonus
  • Pension matched 1.5x up to 10.5%
  • AXA group 1 medical cover
  • Personal training budget
  • Holiday buy-back scheme
  • A flexible benefits scheme
Recruitment ProcessWe want to ensure that you feel comfortable and confident when interviewing with us. To help you prepare, our recruitment team will discuss the process in more detail with you when you apply.We are happy to support any accessibility or neurodiversity requirements.

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