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Preservica

Location:
United Kingdom, Abingdon

Category:
IT - Software Development

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Job Description:

A key member of a geographically distributed team, you will bridge the gap between UX and the back-end teams. Working as part of an Agile Scrum to build high-quality and fully performing software across our cloud-based SaaS product range of Digital Preservation software.

Job Responsibility:

Design and implement robust front-end solutions using React.js and TypeScript
Champion maintainable code: readable patterns, modular architecture, strong test coverage
Drive and evolve engineering standards, code review quality, and best practices
Validate and refine UI/UX for technical feasibility and performance
Integrate front-end components cleanly with APIs and backend services into production-ready systems
Document architecture decisions, components, and interface contracts
Mentor junior and mid-level engineers through pairing, code reviews, and technical guidance
Estimate effort for stories, spikes, and support tickets with realistic risk assessment
Follow established quality assurance procedures
Be familiar with Agile development practices, including Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)
Communicate effectively with senior stakeholders and contribute to decision-making
Contribute actively to Scrum ceremonies, work closely with Software and Quality Engineers
Communicate clearly, be proactive, and confidently present in team meetings

Requirements:

5+ years of demonstrable experience in building production software with React.js and TypeScript
Degree level education in an engineering / software / system related subject or equivalent through relevant training and/or experience
Proficient understanding of semantic markup, including HTML5, CSS3 (comfortable with CSS animations and flexbox)
Solid understanding of RESTful API integration (auth, error handling, pagination)
Experience with unit/integration testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, React Testing Library)
Proven collaboration with UX/design and backend teams to deliver performant, accessible interfaces

Nice to have:

Ability to take a Lead role within the dev team
Understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues and ways to work around them
Experience in Playwright Framework for end-to-end testing
Understanding of WCAG accessibility standards

What we offer:

Competitive salary and benefits package
Great future prospects in a fast-growing market sector
Tailored career development based on your aspirations
Focus on personal development and training
Annual training allowance

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 11, 2025

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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