Job Description
JATO Dynamics is a global company and the leading provider of automotive market intelligence. We deliver the world's most complete, accurate and up-to-date databases of vehicle prices and specifications, and industry news including incentives information, sales and registrations data.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Front-end Engineer to join our technology function. The role is responsible for the technical delivery of the user interface of JATO web-based software. Including internal tools, customer facing products and their underlying services. The role will identify and implement best practice in front-end engineering with a view of continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities - Deliver intuitive, accessible, consistent, performant and well-tested internal tools, customer facing products and underlying services.
- Focus on front-end development deliverables, with close collaboration with Back-end development and underlying services teams.
- Liaise with Design Team to develop and maintain a custom UI component library.
- Work closely with Senior Front-end Developer to support project deliverables.
- Maintain a modern technology stack and modern development techniques.
- Align with the team on technical quality, standards, guidance and process, whilst striving for continuous improvement.
- Adoption of agile methodologies; attending daily stand-ups and contribute to sprint planning.
- Collaborate with Development colleagues, Product Management, Delivery, Security, Support and Operations throughout the full software development lifecycle.
- Engage with customer focused research and usability testing.
- Provide adequate documentation to both the team and the business for the products and services delivered.
Key Requirements
Languages
- HTML, CSS3, JavaScript, TypeScript
Libraries and Frameworks
- React (desired), Hooks, Angular/Vue.js, Styled Components
Tools
- Nx, Git, BitBucket, Azure DevOps, Node.js, Storybook, Jest, Enzyme, React Testing Library, Figma (exposure), React query and React router (desired) Atlassian Suite
Broader experience
- Front-end Architectural Design, REST API Development, Pattern Libraries, Responsive Design, W3C Compliance, WCAG Conformance, Inclusive, Semantics, Agile Methodology, CI/CD, UX, Prototyping, mono-repo / micro-front end / microservices experience
Project
- Strong communication skills
- Strong problem solving skills
- Passionate about software engineering and constant learning
- Desire to help others improve through mentoring
- A good grounding in technical theory and practice
- Experience in creating detailed support and technical material
- Attention to detail
- Respond to tight deadlines
- Working as part of a team in an Agile environment
JATO Dynamics is a global business and our success is attributed to the diversity, skills and experiences of our colleagues across the world. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, disability, marital status or veteran status.
Please note all CVs must be submitted in English in order to be considered for the role. You must have the right to work and live in the country you are applying for.