Front End Software Engineer

Do you want to be a valued part of the critical infrastructure that serves communities across Europe and beyond? Are you looking for a position in which you can set direction and help shape our company? If so, then you could be the newest addition to our team as Front End Software Developer.

Be part of the movement – and play your part.

About the role

Working Monday to Friday, you will become part of the Ferry and Terminal Tribe in the Technology & Innovation Division. You will work in a cross functional agile team, and in close collaboration with other teams and our colleagues across the tribe. You will use your professional skills to design, build and run the best possible customer-centric and market-differentiating terminals services. We expect you and your team to take responsibility for a continuous modernization of the platform while still supporting the day-to-day operation.

Define your own and our collective future by working with the latest tools and technology.

You will be responsible for:

• Developing User Interfaces: Building and maintaining efficient, reusable, and reliable React components.
• Typescript Integration: Implementing robust Typescript solutions to improve code quality and maintainability.
• Using Next.js: Developing server-side rendered applications and static websites with Next.js.
• Collaboration and Version Control: Regularly using GitHub Actions for continuous integration (CI) and deployment (CD), managing code versions, and reviewing peers’ contributions.
• Cross-Team Collaboration: Acting as the primary contact for frontend-related queries and implementations across various teams. Performance Optimization: Ensuring optimal performance of the frontend applications.
• Responsive Design Implementation: Creating user interfaces that are compatible across different devices and screen sizes.
• Code Quality Assurance: Conducting code reviews, maintaining coding standards, and implementing best practices.
• Problem-Solving: Troubleshooting and resolving issues in the frontend domain. Staying Updated: Keeping up-to-date with the latest frontend technologies and trends.

About you

Our reference architecture is event driven, API first components running in the cloud which, among other things, enable us to release code many times a day. Going forward You will be a key player in building new components and change existing solutions towards the reference architecture.

We expect you to hold a relevant educational background within Computer Science or similar, and to have solid experience developing applications using Typescript and Next.js. A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field would be preferred although this is not essential. We do however require you to have a Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in frontend development.

We think the strongest teams are built on diversity and inclusivity. Contrasting opinions, varied skills and strong characters bring out the best in us all. And we cannot wait for you to join. ?

Working at DFDS

Join the movement and grow with us.

Be a valued member of a diverse team at DFDS and help drive change together.

While you’re with us, we want you to develop. At DFDS, we believe that development happens first and foremost through activities in the workplace. We will also offer training courses that can support you in your role, if needed.

Now about what we can give you. You’ll be able to access some fantastic benefits such as:

• Life assurance cover
• Contributory company pension scheme
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Free ferry travel for up to 4 guests between Dover and Calais / Newcastle and Amsterdam with no limit on trips
• Full employee assistance programme including:
• Proactive financial, emotional, mental, and physical health care support including face to face counselling, fast 24/7 access to a GP, a second medical opinion and legal support for colleagues and their family.
• Huge range of retail discounts from high street and online retailers
• Cashback on health care including dental, optical, physiotherapy, prescriptions, specialist consultations and much more.
• Access to Thrive, our award-winning Wellbeing platform.
• Access to mental health first aid and opportunity to join support webinars with a focus on all areas of positive wellbeing.

Are we a match? Then what are you waiting for? Apply now.

If you think your personality, skills, experience, and desire match this role, we’d love to hear from you. Please send us your CV as soon as possible, as we’re keen to meet potential candidates on an ongoing basis.

We look forward to hearing from you.