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Front End Software Developer (Maternity Cover) | 12-month contract | High-growth InsurTech | Remote (UK) | 65-70K
About the Company
As our Front End Software Developer you will be the creative and technical engine behind our client's user experience. They are looking for a skilled developer to step in and maintain the momentum of their product suite - ensuring the interfaces remain as sophisticated as the data powering them.
We’re a rapidly growing InsurTech firm specialising in geospatial data services. We help underwriting teams across insurance, finance, and logistics get the best possible risk ratings through innovative, actionable insights. We’re looking for someone who can hit the ground running, bringing fresh ideas to the table while ensuring our existing users have a seamless, high-performance experience.
About the Role:
You will be responsible for the "face" of our technology. Working primarily with our React-based data and mapping applications, you’ll translate complex wireframes into elegant, reusable code. This isn’t just about following a spec; we want someone who seeks to understand user interactions deeply and identifies opportunities to make our products even better. From optimising performance across various browsers to collaborating on cutting-edge geospatial visualisations, you’ll be a key part of our agile team. You’ll be comfortable in a fast-paced environment where we rapidly iterate on solutions to meet the evolving needs of our global client base.
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What we’re looking for:
- Strong proficiency in React and modern front-end workflows.
- An eye for design and the ability to turn wireframes into high-quality components.
- A proactive mindset - you don’t just fix bugs; you prevent them through smart testing and usability checks.
- Experience or interest in geospatial technologies (maps, data layers, etc.) is a huge plus.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and enhance our flagship React-based data and mapping application.
- Translate designs and wireframes into reusable code and UI components.
- Ensure maximum speed and scalability across a variety of devices and browsers.
- Learn and understand user interactions to suggest and implement UX improvements.
- Troubleshoot, fix bugs, and conduct usability testing on existing systems to ensure a premium user experience.
- Contribute ideas to team discussions and help solve complex technical challenges through rapid iteration.
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Required Skills
- Deep experience with React.js, JavaScript (ES6+), and CSS/HTML.
- Proven ability to build modular, maintainable, and scalable front-end components.
- A sharp analytical mind capable of troubleshooting performance bottlenecks and complex bugs.
- Comfortable working in a fast-moving environment where communication and teamwork are key.
- A commitment to testing, usability, and clean code practices.
Preferred Skills
- Fluent in friendly, technical chats and smart solutions.
- You are adaptable, comfortable with change, and ready to dive into a specific project for a fixed term.
- You bring energy, focus, and a "can-do" attitude to the team, willing to pitch in where needed to ensure the product succeeds during this maternity cover period.
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