Junior Front-End Developer

Reports to: Senior R&D Manager

Key interactions: Data Science Department

Job Purpose/Role Description:

As a Junior Frontend Engineer you will design implement and maintain new software components and support all phases of the product lifecycle including UI/UX development and testing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyse user requirements
• Develop fully functional web applications that align with business objectives
• Identify UI problems and bugs and devise elegant solutions
• Maintain GUI Layer of the desktop application (JavaFX)
• Research design and write new software programs
• Write software documentation
• Investigate new technologies

Qualifications & Experiences:

• Software Engineering degree or equivalent
• Proficiency in Java
• 1 years of professional software development experience.

Key Attributes/Main Competencies:

• Object oriented programming and a deep understanding of design patterns.
• Fluency in a variety of programs software and systems such as Angular CSS UI Design and HTML.
• Exposure to agile development practices (experience with Jira is a plus)
• Experience with software engineering best practices including Test Driven Development
• Good problemsolving skills
• Ability to document requirements and specifications
• Ability to communicate with technical and nontechnical staff in a clear and effective manner (English proficiency is a plus)
• Prior experience with data analytics applications is a major advantage