Frontend Engineer
Role Description
We’re looking for a junior/mid-level front-end engineer to join our small, fast-moving team in Cambridge - with hybrid arrangements available. You'll work closely with our founders and engineers to build beautiful, intuitive user interfaces that help scientists run complex experiments more easily. This is a great opportunity to grow your skills in a supportive, high-impact environment, with lots of ownership and mentorship. Knowledge of chemistry is not expected.
Key responsibilities
- Build responsive, user-friendly front-end components using React and TypeScript.
- Collaborate with engineers and chemists to translate ideas and wireframes into functional UI.
- Contribute to design discussions and give input on improving user experience.
- Write clean, well-documented code and participate in code review.
- Test and debug front-end features across different browsers and screen sizes.
Requirements
- Right to work in the UK (unfortunately, we cannot sponsor visas).
- Bachelor’s degree in CS, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Experience building web applications with React and TypeScript (through work, projects, or coursework). Please link your GitHub account and/or portfolio on your CV.
- Understanding of HTML, CSS, modern JavaScript/TypeScript, and collaborative Git workflows.
- Eagerness to learn and contribute in a fast-paced, startup environment.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well in a team.
Desirable skills
- Flair/intuition for good UI/UX design, and experience with Figma.
- A basic understanding of relational databases.