Frontend Developer - Gloucester
Are you passionate about leveraging technology to create intuitive and impactful web applications? Join us as aFront-End Web Developerwithin ourIntelligence Business Unitat Roke, where you'll play a crucial role in crafting custom web experiences thatintegrate geospatial technologyseamlessly.

At Roke, we're at the forefront of technology and engineering, serving clients across National Security, Defence, and Industry As a Front-End Web Developer, you'll collaborate closely with our clients to tacklecomplex challengeshead-on, utilizing yourexpertise in JavaScriptto develop dynamic and user-friendly applications.

In this role, you'll be instrumental in designing impactful user interfaces compatible with various devices and web browsers. Your responsibilities will include managing, maintaining, and enhancing existing web applications while staying abreast of emerging trends and technologies in software development.

Join ourRoke Intelligence team, where we specialize in analysing open-source intelligence data to discern patterns and relationships, enabling proactive decision-making in response to significant events. Your contributions will directly impact diverse use cases, from military applications to risk analysis for the global maritime economy.

Key Responsibilities:
*Design, develop, and maintain custom AWS hosted web applications using JavaScript.
*Support documentation, testing, code reviews, and QC processes.
*Stay updated on emerging geospatial trends and technologies to continuously improve application functionality.
*Collaborate with data scientists, geospatial analysts, and business development teams to understand requirements and develop innovative solutions.

Required Skills and Experience:
*Proficiency in JavaScript (TypeScript, React).
*A strong understanding of and experience implementing software engineering best practices.
*Experience working in an Agile work environment. 
*Experience building web applications in a SaaS / digital product context.
*Proven track record of delivering high-quality outputs within deadlines.

With us we promise interesting work with smart people

Why you should join us... 
Operating as one Roke, there is a shared belief that everyone has a responsibility to create an environment that encourages you to bring your whole self to work; in a place where everyone has the time, trust and freedom to succeed. 
 
We are committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity, Diversity and Inclusion, enabled by our employee led resource groups of Women In Roke, Neurodiversity, Inspire (LGBT+) ME (Majority Ethnic), Veterans and Disability; which each contribute to making Roke a great place for people from all backgrounds to work.
 
Mental health and wellbeing is also important to Roke, there is a group of supportive Mental Health First Aiders to lend a listening ear for anyone who needs it; alongside a team of Mental Health First Aid Champions who help build a mentally healthy workplace, challenge stigma and support positive wellbeing. 
 
The Benefits and Perks...

* Flexi-time
* Annual bonus: Based on profit share and personal performance 
* Private medical insurance: Includes cover for existing conditions 
* Holiday: 25 days plus public holidays and your birthday off 
* Chemring Share Save: Monthly savings into a 3 or 5 year plan. 

Where you’ll work…
Alongside hybrid and flexible working options, you’ll find our Gloucester site in a business park two minutes from junction 11A of the M5; The site allows easy access to our local customer base. Set on the outskirts of the Cotswolds, you are never far from a picturesque view or lunch time walk.

Clearances..
Due to the nature of this role, we require you to be eligible to achieve SC clearance.

The Next Step...
Click apply, submitting an up-to-date CV. We look forward to hearing from you.