React Developer

React Developer

Marshall Wolfe are looking to recruit the services of an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our development team on a contract basis (outside of IR35). The post holder will be required to build software using predominantly Java technologies. Our end-client is based in Felixstowe and the post holder will be required to be on-site at least 3 days per week, so will need to live a commutable distance.

Working on a greenfield development project, you will be required to assist in the development of an application from scratch, configure existing systems and providing support. You should be a team player and be an excellent communicator. You will work with internal team members but also be required to take the initiative and design, develop and maintain software with minimal supervision.

As a React Developer, your main focus will be on developing user interface components and implementing them following well-known React.js workflows. Our ideal candidate will have an in-depth understanding of React.js and its core principles, familiarity with mobile platforms and experience with data structure libraries.

Responsibilities

• Developing new user-facing features using React.js
• Building reusable components and front-end libraries for future use
• Translating designs and wireframes into high quality code
• Optimizing components for maximum performance across a vast array of web-capable devices and browsers
• Collaborating with other team members and stakeholders
• Maintaining brand consistency throughout the design
• Ensuring that all components and the overall application are robust and easy to maintain
• Coordinating with the rest of the team working on different layers of the infrastructure

Required skills/experience:

• Proven work experience as a Front-End Developer using React
• Thorough understanding of React.js and its core principles
• Experience with popular React.js workflows (such as Flux or Redux)
• Familiarity with newer specifications of EcmaScript
• Experience with data structure libraries (e.g., Immutable.js)
• Knowledge of isomorphic React is a plus
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs
• Knowledge of modern authorization mechanisms, such as JSON Web Token
• Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements

Please apply with your CV in the first instance for more information.