Front End Developer
Location: UK – Hybrid (1-3 days onsite per month). Grade: GG10.
Overview
BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to 4,500 digital, cyber and intelligence experts across 10 countries, providing advanced data solutions for governments, nation states, armed forces, and commercial businesses.
Responsibilities
* Analyse UX requirements and produce design artefacts such as wireframes.
* Develop and implement reusable UI components using modern technologies such as React.
* Use appropriate software development tools, e.g., source control and continuous integration.
* Follow industry standard disciplines and best practices.
* Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to design and ship new features.
* Translate designs and wireframes into high‑quality, stable, and performant code.
* Optimise components for maximum performance across various web browsers and devices.
* Troubleshoot and debug issues on various platforms to ensure smooth user experiences.
* Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and consistency.
Essential Qualifications
* Experience in hooks‑based React (v18).
* Strong coding skills in JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3.
* Experience with integration and end‑to‑end testing tools such as Playwright or Cypress.
* Familiarity with RESTful APIs and integration.
* Understanding of front‑end build tools such as Vite and NPM.
* Understanding of CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitLab or Jenkins.
Desirable Skills
* Familiarity with React packages used by BAE Systems such as React‑Query, React‑Router, React‑Hook‑Form, Zod.
* Knowledge of modern authentication and authorization mechanisms.
* Comfortable developing on both Linux and Windows.
* Experience with containerisation technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
* Experience with the Atlassian suite of tools (Jira, Confluence) for development, documentation, and Agile delivery.
* Knowledge of the wider tech stack used by BAE Systems such as .NET, MSSQL, Keycloak, Elasticsearch.
Why BAE Systems
You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity and merit, and empowers you to fulfil your potential. BAE Systems welcomes people from all backgrounds and offers reasonable adjustments for disabilities.
Life at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence
Hybrid working is embraced, allowing flexibility in where you work. Diversity and inclusion are integral to our success, and we provide a supportive environment for all employees.
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