Full Stack React / Python Developer
Description
Job Description
Location: United Kingdom
Working Period: Full Time, Permanent
Office: London, Hybrid
About Student.com
Student.com is the world鈥檚 leading marketplace for student accommodation and services, a leader in student marketplace technology and an innovator in an industry that needed an upgrade. We are passionate about helping students find their perfect home and supporting their educational journey. To date, we鈥檝e helped students from more than 130 different countries.
Founded in 2011, we simplify the student study-abroad journey through our free global marketplace that puts security and ease-of-use first. For students, that means having an easy-to-use, secure platform for booking their perfect home and engaging other services, giving them total peace of mind. For our partners, that means having a new digital and global infrastructure which provides access to millions of students. Currently, our website lists more than 2 million beds in over 400 cities worldwide.
Job Purpose
We are looking for a talented Full Stack Next.js / Python Developer with expertise in Python, mySQL, React, React Native, and Next.js and Typescript to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in building scalable and high-performance web and mobile applications.
If you are passionate about frontend development and would like to play a part in shaping the future of the frontend team at Student.com, we would love to hear from you. Join us in creating innovative and user-friendly applications that make a difference to students from all over the world.,
Key Responsibilities
路 Develop and maintain web and mobile applications
路 Commercial experience creating B2C and B2B experience on web and mobile
路 Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement user-friendly interfaces
路 Experience working in agile thinking teams using methods such as Kanban, Scrum and XP.
路 Work within an international team to ensure clear communication across different roles within the teams.
路 Optimise application performance and ensure responsiveness across various devices
路 Stay up-to-date with the latest frontend technologies and best practices
Hiring Process
路 1st stage screen
路 Technical Test
路 2nd stage interview
Offer
Requirements
路
路 Proven experience as a Frontend Engineer with proficiency in React, React Native, Next.js
路 Strong understanding of JavaScript, Typescript, HTML, and CSS
路 Familiarity with RESTful APIs and GraphQL
路 Understanding of testing, for example with Vitest, React Testing Library and Playwright. Consider the reusability of code, components, and module development while writing code.
路 Familiarity with techniques such as Continuous Integration and Delivery.
路 Experience with Cloud Platforms ideally AWS.
路 An advocate of automation at all levels from unit to performance testing.
路 Has code review capabilities and is to help and guide other engineers with their code submissions
路 Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative, cross-border international environment
路 Self-starter attitude, with the ability to work independently to resolve issues and research findings.
路 Good written English documentation skills to communicate with others via written documentation formats
Benefits
We offer a great working culture, smart and passionate people to learn from and grow alongside, competitive holiday, wellbeing and pension perks and hybrid working.