Software Engineer

Description

• Work with product managers and UX researchers to provide technical input on new development.

• Write high-quality frontend and backend code, mainly in JavaScript and TypeScript.

• Write automated tests and take your code through to production.

• Participate in code review and support rotation.

• Write documentation and detailed pull request / commit messages.

• Understand and avoid security pitfalls.

• Engage with our software development process and participate in retrospectives.

• Work with your engineering manager and peers to develop your personal and professional skills.

Requirements

• Have at least two years’ deep experience and understanding of building web applications.

• Have experience with software development best practices such as version control, unit testing and continuous integration.

• Be comfortable working in a fully remote team.

• Strong written and verbal communication in English.

• Be available during core hours (1400 to 1700 UK time) for occasional meetings.

• Experience with our core technologies: JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js and React is a bonus.

• Experience with some of the other key technologies we use (Linux, Docker, Prometheus, Express, MongoDB, Redis, PostgreSQL) is a bonus.

Benefits

• We invest in, nurture and support innovative businesses and technologies that make all parts of the research process more open, efficient and effective.

• The talent we secure is fundamental to us achieving our vision and our growth plans.

• We are brave in the pursuit of better

• We are collaborative and inclusive

• We are always open-minded

• We are from and for the community

• As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to building and nurturing a workplace where every individual feels valued and belongs. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

• We strive to cultivate an environment where inclusivity is woven into the fabric of our culture, enabling everyone to be their best self and do their best work.

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