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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Front End Engineer - **Company:** Bright Ascension Ltd - **Location:** Edinburgh, UK - **Salary:** £35,000.0 - £45,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Software Bug Management, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Linux, Programming Tools, Design of User Interfaces, Node.Js, Systems Development Life Cycle, Next.js, TypeScript, ReactJS, Express.js, Backend, Git, Front End Software Development, React Redux, Software Version Control, Docker - **Published:** July 13, 2026 - **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2872641223-2 ## About the Role The ideal candidate will be skilled in the use of React, with a focus on creating flexible and reusable frontend code, supported by robust testing. This role works with an internal component library through to large product-agnostic screens. The backend engineers on our team will be using Java, and so knowledge of this language is a bonus. Good time management, clear communication, and teamwork are pivotal for this role. The team works in an agile environment supporting a variety of projects, and so the ability to be resilient and flexible is very important. We see this role as being full time, although this is negotiable. Ideally, we would like this role to be based in Edinburgh - hybrid to allow for regular interaction with the wider business and colleagues in other departments, * Good knowledge of React.js and its core principals and best practices * Experience of developing with Next.js or another SSR framework * Experience with Typescript * Experience with Node.js, Express.js * Use of Redux/Zustand or other state management tools * Use of version control systems such as git * Interest in continuous improvement * Development and debugging of high-quality code and adherence to best coding practices, * Enjoys problems solving, with an interest in learning new languages and/or frameworks * Has a mature and supportive attitude to working alongside others * Can cope well in situations where requirements change, or challenges arise * Can provide clear communication in various contexts: inter-team meetings, code reviews, documentation and reports * Understands UI/UX design concepts and processes * Is consistently curious, is interested in learning new skills and is open to new ideas and ways of working Desirable skills & experience We think that the following skills would definitely be valuable in this role: * Experience with Docker * Good understanding of CI/CD tools * Knowledge of best practices when working with APIs and third-party libraries * Ability to work in a Linux environment using a range of standard development tools * Knowledge of, or exposure to, space systems in either a commercial or academic context * Desire to make a strong contribution to the business in terms of supporting team culture and values * Experience of working in an agile environment * Experience with Java application development (used by the backend developers on our team ## Description * Development and testing of our frontend software according to best practices * Collaborating with our team's backend engineers to deliver high quality features * Implementing bug fixes * Engaging with other members of Product Engineering and UX Design teams to contribute to the SDLC of our products ## Related Videos - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [But, you're not Facebook](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/378-but-you-re-not-facebook) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) - [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [Frontend Developer Salary in The UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/233-frontend-developer-salary-in-the-uk) - [What’s the Difference Between Frontend and Backend Development?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/240-what-s-the-difference-between-frontend-and-backend-development) - [16 Best Free React UI Libraries in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/148-16-best-free-react-ui-libraries-in-2025) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [The Best 7 Frontend Frameworks for Developers in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/400-the-best-7-frontend-frameworks-for-developers-in-2025)