Mid-Level Developer
hace 1 día
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne / Hybrid Working Type: Full Time Note: We are seeking candidates based in the North East and are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. About ZeroLight ZeroLight is a leading visualisation platform dedicated to helping brands build stunning digital customer experiences that captivate and convert. Whether it's creating world-beating product configurators, producing photoreal CGI content, or accessing enterprise-standard cloud-streaming, ZeroLight makes the process simpler, faster, and more efficient. The Role We are looking for a skilled and proactive Mid-Level Developer to join our team. You will be instrumental in building, maintaining, and optimising our cutting-edge, data-heavy web applications. This role requires a strong focus on modern front-end development, exceptional problem-solving skills, and a commitment to quality and performance. Core Technical Skills & Experience Front-End Development • Strong proficiency in modern React development (v18+) and TypeScript., • Solid foundation in core web fundamentals, including vanilla JavaScript (ES6+), semantic HTML5, and modern CSS., • Comfortable using standard React Hooks to manage component logic., • Experience building and maintaining modular, reusable UI components., • Experience working with data-heavy applications and managing complex state (e.g. Redux)., • Proficiency with the Node.js runtime and NPM ecosystem for dependency management., • Experience with front-end build tools (e.g. Vite or Webpack)., • Strong proficiency in Git version control., • Commitment to maintaining high code quality, standards, and documentation., • Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex issues across the entire stack., • Experience of implementing unit, functional, and automated testing strategies., • Understanding of common front-end performance optimization techniques (e.g. code-splitting, lazy loading)., • Awareness of web accessibility (a11y) best practices, including WCAG AA standards. Desirable skills • Familiarity or experience with 3D rendering engines (e.g. Unreal or Unity) or interfacing with real-time 3D visualization services., • Familiarity with cloud platforms, particularly AWS. Experience with serverless functions, such as AWS Lambda, is highly beneficial., • Experience using Storybook for developing, visualizing, and testing UI components., • Familiarity with in CSS-in-JS solutions (e.g. styled-components) for creating themed and brand-aligned interfaces., • Experience with modern JavaScript testing frameworks (e.g. Vitest, Playwright, or Jest)., • Experience with web application integrations, such as iframe-based architectures using the PostMessage API., • Knowledge of internationalization (i18n) and localization (l18n) frameworks (e.g. FormatJS/react-intl)., • Practical experience with CI/CD workflows and tools (e.g. GitLab Pipelines or Jenkins). What to expect At ZeroLight, we value innovation and creativity, shaping our lifestyle and professional benefits around a supportive, collaborative, and rewarding environment. Reward & Contribution: • Hybrid working, • Annual salary review process, • Contributory Pension Scheme, • Life Assurance program, • Provision of all the tools you need to perform your best work Time: • Generous holiday allowance: 25 days holiday, which rises to 30 days based on length of service, • Additional free holidays over the Christmas period when the studio closes., • All standard bank holidays, • Flexible working hours with start and finish times between 8am - 10am / 4pm - 6pm Development & Progression: • A comprehensive onboarding process to ensure you hit the ground running, • Quarterly Collaboration Weeks where teams gather to share knowledge and best practices, • One to one coaching sessions with qualified coaches, • Company-wide personal development sessions on topics such as psychological safety and overcoming imposter syndrome, • Mentorship from a team of seasoned professionals across different disciplines, • Travel & conference opportunities Wellbeing & Culture • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) access for mental health and wellbeing support including access to therapy sessions, • Free fruit and healthy snacks, running and sports clubs, Cycle to Work Scheme, and showers in the studio, • Quarterly social gatherings, including our famous Christmas Party, • Enjoy a creative, inclusive, and collaborative culture