Job Description

Responsibilities

About nodeQ We are a young, rapidly growing start-up supported by leading venture capitalists and 20+ years of academic experience. Formed by world-leading experts in quantum communications, we understand that quantum technologies will have a radical impact on society. These are information technologies that exploit the laws of quantum mechanics to revolutionise secure communication and to enable ground-breaking advances in science. At nodeQ (*************), we work at the cutting-edge of scientific research and industry to develop software products that help to realise quantum networks of the future; from near-term quantum-safe networks to next-gen quantum computing networks. Join us and get involved in one of the most exciting frontiers in science and technology! Impact of Role nodeQ is an exciting and enjoyable work environment for researchers and engineers alike. As a front-end engineer in a young and rapidly developing field, your creativity will be equally as valuable as your precision. You will be encouraged to embrace this creativity, as your work on UI/UX will be influential on important iterations of our flagship product for quantum network design and optimization. You will collaborate closely with a multi-disciplinary team of software engineers and researchers to build the best possible user-experience. You will be joining us at a pivotal time, where your input and expertise will be critical. Opportunities exist for the right candidate to enter at a senior position, lead and develop their own team and form an integral part of the company. Location We are based in York, a young and thriving area which hosts the UK leading institution in quantum communications. While on-site/hybrid working is ideal, remote opportunities will also be considered. Responsibilities

• Design, build, maintain UIs, desktop apps and web apps
• Maintain front-end codebases and create documentation that will empower internal users
• Work with the team to create functional prototypes in response to user feedback
• Resolve performance and scalability issues
• Support and maintain production applications

Requirements

• 2-3 years of experience building and maintaining production front-end software
• Worked in an environment with Git and code review
• Solid basics in HTML, CSS, JS, TypeScript
• Experience using modern JS frameworks such as Node, React
• Experience in desktop app development (e.g., Electron) is highly advantageous
• Proficiency in Python and Python-based GUI development (Tkinter, PyQt)
• At least BSc in Computer Science, or related STEM discipline, is preferred
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects/milestones efficiently

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Holidays
• Monday to Friday

Reference ID: FE1senior
Expected start date: 01/10/2022
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