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Institute of Applied Health Research, College of Medical and Dental Sciences

Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK

Full time starting salary is normally in the range £29,762 to £32,411 with potential progression once in post to £36,333

Grade 6

Full Time, Fixed Term contract up to July 2026

Closing date: 22nd June 2023



Role Summary

We are seeking a talented Junior Front End Engineer to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining web-based applications that enhance user experience. You will be working closely with senior engineers and designers to create innovative and responsive designs that meet client requirements.

Main Duties

• Collaborate with senior engineers and designers to develop responsive, user-friendly web applications.
• Build and maintain efficient and reusable front-end code using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript frameworks.
• Implement and maintain unit tests to ensure the code is bug-free and optimized for performance.
• Write clean, well-documented, and efficient code while following established coding standards and best practices.
• Participate in code reviews, team meetings, and provide technical input and feedback.
• Stay up to date with emerging trends and technologies in front-end development and incorporate them into our projects.

Person Specification

• Master’s degree in computer science or a bachelor’s degree in computer science with at least one year working experience or related field.
• Strong proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Familiarity with one or more front-end frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.
• Knowledge of front-end build tools and task runners like Grunt or Gulp.
• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git.
• Good understanding of cross-browser compatibility and accessibility standards.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Good communication and collaboration skills.
  

Further particulars can be found here

Informal enquiries to Krishnarajah Nirantharakumar (Institute of Applied Health Research) [email protected]

Valuing excellence, sustaining investment

We value diversity and inclusion at the University of Birmingham and welcome applications from all sections of the community and are open to discussions around all forms of flexible working .