Frontend Developer

Hybrid

Hitchin, United kingdom

Full Time

22-04-2025

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Job Specifications

A Bit About Us

We are a high-growth start-up in the construction technology sector who build hardware and software systems that are used for automating jobs on infrastructure construction sites. Our products are helping to drive construction into the 21st Century through digitalisation and automation. HDS systems improve road construction quality, extend asset life, improve site health & safety, and help to reduce costs in an industry with very tight margins.

Why Are We Hiring?

As a high-growth business, we're always looking for people to come on board as we expand beyond the UK into Ireland and the USA. In particular, we are currently expanding our R&D team to help build a number of cutting-edge integrated hardware and software systems. an experienced JavaScript developer with computer or relevant background (with curriculums like Data Structure and Algorithms). The role will be mainly focused on front end development projects for web based and mobile apps as part of a small team. The role will require both on site and remote working

What Experience Do We Need?

For this role, we are looking for an experienced JavaScript developer with computer or relevant background (with curriculums like Data Structure and Algorithms). The role will be mainly focused on front end development projects for web based and mobile apps as part of a small team. The role will require both on site and remote working.

A good GitHub profile would be helpful for us to review if possible.

Core Technical Skills

Good understanding of web fundamentals including a strong foundation in HTML and CSS
Good knowledge of modern JavaScript
Good performance awareness (our app is running on Raspberry Pi)
Experience with web service, REST API, OAuth and data synchronization
Experience with React.js while be able to work with vanilla JS
Experience with Node.js and Electron.js applications
Experience with JavaScript testing and versioning with git
Experience and understanding of databases and associated query languages
Understanding of how to design effective data models
Some experience with TypeScript or strongly typed languages
Comfortable with Linux environment and command lines
Nice-to-Have Technical Skills

Experience with mobile frameworks like Cordova, Capacitor.js, react-native, etc. and have some knowledges about how Hybrid Apps work with android native plugins.
Experience with geospatial data (especially GeoJSON) and tools such as leaflet.js, deck.gl and turf.js
Knowledge about computer graphics and experience with HTML5 Canvas Graphics and WebGL
Experience with Native Node.js and Ionic Modules
Experience with open-source projects

Professional Skills
Good learning and problem-solving skills
Understanding of the software development life cycle
Experience with agile software development approaches
Can work with others to design solutions to complex cross-stack problems
Able to effectively review others code and act on constructive reviews from others
Can effectively communicate the work they have done and approaches they have taken with the rest of the team
Willing to take the best practice rather than the comfortable options

What We Will Offer You
An attractive salary, 25 days holiday + bank holidays, and a computer.
Full professional development support with training and any courses that are required.
A friendly and dynamic work environment.
We work out of Hitchin, Hertfordshire (30 mins from Cambridge and London) and we have flexible office/home working hours.
The opportunity to join a fast growing, scalable, technology company with limitless opportunities for personal and career growth.

If that all sounds like something you're interested in then please apply - we are looking for someone to start ASAP. Looking forward to hearing from you.

About the Company

Highway Data Systems are the digital materials testing company. Our hardware and software technology is used by contractors to automate asphalt construction quality assurance – improving construction quality, while protecting workers and saving construction costs. HDS technology helps contractors build better roads and makes projects run smoother. We protect road workers from hazardous situations on site, and our data is used to help recycling, asset management, and deterioration modelling. We believe that automation techn... Know more