Job Title: Lead Front End Engineer
Salary: £45,000-50,000
Job Type: Full time, permanent
Hours: Compressed working scheme - extended hours in return for every other Friday off
Location: Hybrid (Tuesdays and Thursdays in London office)
About us
Our purpose is creating a better energy future for our members and society by accelerating a just global energy transition to net zero. Safe, affordable energy defines modern life for large parts of the human population. Responding to the climate emergency while meeting the energy needs of the world’s growing population is one of the great challenges of our age. We need more, cleaner, better-managed energy - and fast.
Job Purpose
We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Front End Engineer with experience in developing web applications. The ideal candidate will have expertise in creating dynamic data visualization graphs and charts for web and mobile applications using libraries like D3.js, Chart.js, or Highcharts.js.
You will be leading the development and optimisation of the Statistical Review of World Energy web application and Apps including the hosting of the data in Microsoft Azure. You will be responsible for setting and delivering clean, high-quality, standard-compliant code that performs seamlessly cross-browsers and is mobile optimised. In addition, you will also provide technical leadership for front-end development and support, motivate and guide team members to help them challenge, improve and deliver effective digital services.
Key skills required
* MUST have app development skills, as we look to develop our own native app in 2025
* Ability to work within online, asset-based, content management systems (ideally Squiz Matrix)
* Understanding of Microsoft 365 Technologies: Share Point, Azure, PowerShell and Power Apps
* Proficient with HTML5, JavaScript, jQuery, CSS, Sass, Bootstrap, Tailwind and other front-end frameworks
* Strong experience in developing data visualization graphs and charts using Highcharts.js, D3.js, Chart.js, or other similar tools
* Experience in working with RESTful APIs and payment gateway integrations (Worldpay and PayPal)
* Strong understanding of UX, cross-browser compatibility, general web functions and standards.
* Experience providing technical leadership on web development projects or being the technical lead within a product team structure, taking responsibility for delivery across the team
Desirable
* Experience of working with ecommerce platforms
* Experience with versions control systems, like Git
* Understanding of progressive web applications – PWA
* Understanding of SEO and performance optimization tools
* Knowledge of asset management systems and data formats (e.g., metadata, XML, JSON).
* Experience working and integrating Customer Relationship Management Software (CRM)
* Knowledge of SQL server
* Experience with testing and test automation
* Understanding of progressive web applications – PWA
* Experience of Customer Identity and access management
Benefits
* Generous pension scheme
* Compressed working scheme– extended hours in return for every other Friday off
* A mix of office (central London) and home working
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Season Ticket Loan
* Great office culture
* Participation in industry events, including attending conferences and lectures
* Training and professional development opportunities
* All staff/team socials
To apply, simply submit your CV by Monday 6th January 9am. If your experience matches, you will be asked complete a 1 page cover letter outlining your top 3 strengths in this role.