Hybrid Frontend Developer – React

at Xelix

• Job title: Frontend Developer – React
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: £60,000 - £75,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: JavaScript, Jest, React, SDLC, TypeScript
• Location requirements: Hybrid, London, United Kingdom

About the role

• React Developer implementing user interface components and collaborating with stakeholders at Xelix. Creating robust applications and mentoring team members while ensuring code quality.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with designers and other developers to build websites from specifications produced in Figma.
• Creating visually appealing experiences using CSS3 for frontend applications.
• Implementing robust and scalable solutions.
• Developing, using and designing REST APIs and web-socket solutions to efficiently deliver application components.
• Performing testing and quality assurance activities on different browsers and devices to ensure compatibility and responsiveness.
• Implementing performance improvement strategies, testing, and measuring application performance.
• Mentoring other team members, sharing knowledge and experience, and helping improve our team's abilities in the process.
• Ensuring the quality of code by writing comprehensive tests and participating in code reviews.

Requirements

• Expert knowledge of modern syntax JavaScript and React.
• Proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript and CSS3.
• Familiarity with modern application architecture and design patterns.
• Excellent understanding of the complete software development life cycle.
• Strong Computer Science fundamentals and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to team members and stakeholders.
• Passionate about testing, rapid iteration and collaborative problem solving. (e2e, unit tests, integration tests)
• Knowledge in Test tools like Playwright, Jest.
• An interest and aptitude in data visualization, transforming complex datasets into intuitive visual representations.
• Skills in User Experience (UX) and User Interface (UI) design, demonstrating a keen eye for aesthetics and attention to user journeys.

Benefits

• 27 days of annual leave (including 3 days Christmas closing), with the option to roll over 3 days
• Hybrid working with one day a week from our dog-friendly Hoxton office and on-site gym
• Comprehensive private medical & dental cover with Vitality
• Enhanced parental leave pay
• Learning & development culture – £1,000 personal annual budget
• We’re carbon-neutral and are working towards ambitious carbon reduction goals
• Lots of team socials & activities
• Annual team retreat