Full-Time Mid Level Front End Developer

We’re looking for a Mid Level Front End Developer. In this role, you’ll develop and enhance the user experience on our websites and apps.

You will work with a team of talented developers, create superb code and features, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver a seamless and engaging user experience. Your work will help bring flight-free holidays to life, empowering travellers to enjoy sustainable, memorable journeys.

You report directly to our front end team lead Nathalie Christmann-Cooper, and work closely with the rest of the tech team, our CTO Rich Levy and across the business.

This role is a remote first, hybrid role with 2 days per month in the office in London. You must have the legal right to work in the UK/EU and be able to get to the office flight-free for the 2 days. We are unable to sponsor visas at this time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop our technology for flight-free holidays: work directly in our code, on user interfaces, API integrations and tests and coordinate with our backend team on key features
• Participate in the product development process: from help scope stories and projects, testing features prior to release onto measure success and iterate based on user feedback
• Develop user-centric features: implement user interfaces and features, focusing on usability, performance, and scalability
• Enhance the user experience: collaborate with product, design, and backend teams to create and enhance dynamic, journey-based features on our websites and applications
• Maintain technical excellence: maintain best practices for front-end development, including code quality, testing, tech debt and deployment processes, API/library selection and system documentation
• Collaborate with Stakeholders: Work closely with stakeholders across the company to align front-end development with business objectives and user needs and support and educate non-technical team members
• Optimize Performance: Improve the performance and accessibility of our sites and applications, ensuring a smooth experience for all users

What we’re looking for:

• Extensive experience with JavaScript frameworks, particularly React.js and Next.js, and a deep understanding of HTML, CSS
• Experience writing Jest and Playwright tests
• Great front end skills including mobile-first development with an ability to convert designed visuals into high performance, responsive components
• Experience calling JSON/REST APIs and working with authentication/authorisation systems
• Excellent problem-solving skills with great attention to detail and a methodical approach
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• A strong portfolio demonstrating your ability to design and build high-quality, user-centric web interfaces
• A passion for sustainable travel and a strong alignment with our mission

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