A Bit About Us
We are a high-growth start-up in the construction technology sector who build hardware and software systems that are used for automating jobs on infrastructure construction sites. Our products are helping to drive construction into the 21st Century through digitalisation and automation. HDS systems improve road construction quality, extend asset life, improve site health & safety, and help to reduce costs in an industry with very tight margins.
Why Are We Hiring?
As a high-growth business, we're always looking for people to come on board as we expand beyond the UK into Ireland and the USA. In particular, we are currently expanding our R&D team to help build a number of cutting-edge integrated hardware and software systems. an experienced JavaScript developer with computer or relevant background (with curriculums like Data Structure and Algorithms). The role will be mainly focused on front end development projects for web based and mobile apps as part of a small team. The role will require both on site and remote working
What Experience Do We Need?
For this role, we are looking for an experienced JavaScript developer with computer or relevant background (with curriculums like Data Structure and Algorithms). The role will be mainly focused on front end development projects for web based and mobile apps as part of a small team. The role will require both on site and remote working.
A good GitHub profile would be helpful for us to review if possible.
Core Technical Skills
* Good understanding of web fundamentals including a strong foundation in HTML and CSS
* Good knowledge of modern JavaScript
* Good performance awareness (our app is running on Raspberry Pi)
* Experience with web service, REST API, OAuth and data synchronization
* Experience with React.js while be able to work with vanilla JS
* Experience with Node.js and Electron.js applications
* Experience with JavaScript testing and versioning with git
* Experience and understanding of databases and associated query languages
* Understanding of how to design effective data models
* Some experience with TypeScript or strongly typed languages
* Comfortable with Linux environment and command lines
Nice-to-Have Technical Skills
* Experience with mobile frameworks like Cordova, Capacitor.js, react-native, etc. and have some knowledges about how Hybrid Apps work with android native plugins.
* Experience with geospatial data (especially GeoJSON) and tools such as leaflet.js, deck.gl and turf.js
* Knowledge about computer graphics and experience with HTML5 Canvas Graphics and WebGL
* Experience with Native Node.js and Ionic Modules
* Experience with open-source projects
Professional Skills
* Good learning and problem-solving skills
* Understanding of the software development life cycle
* Experience with agile software development approaches
* Can work with others to design solutions to complex cross-stack problems
* Able to effectively review others code and act on constructive reviews from others
* Can effectively communicate the work they have done and approaches they have taken with the rest of the team
* Willing to take the best practice rather than the comfortable options
What We Will Offer You
* An attractive salary, 25 days holiday + bank holidays, and a computer.
* Full professional development support with training and any courses that are required.
* A friendly and dynamic work environment.
* We work out of Hitchin, Hertfordshire (30 mins from Cambridge and London) and we have flexible office/home working hours.
* The opportunity to join a fast growing, scalable, technology company with limitless opportunities for personal and career growth.
If that all sounds like something you're interested in then please apply - we are looking for someone to start ASAP. Looking forward to hearing from you.