UI Developer

Darktrace has more than 2,500 employees located globally. Founded by mathematicians and cyber defence experts in 2013, Darktrace is a global leader in cyber security AI, delivering complete AI-powered solutions in its mission to free the world of cyber disruption.

For over a decade, Darktrace has pioneered a proactive, AI-native approach to security. Our roots lie deep in innovation. The Darktrace AI Research Centre based in Cambridge, UK, has conducted research establishing new thresholds in cybersecurity, with technology innovations backed by over 200 patents and pending applications.

This is a hybrid role, with a compulsory attendance of 2 days a week in the Cambridge office.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

The UI Developer will work both collaboratively and independently to deliver cutting edge cyber security solutions. You will be tasked with creating and maintaining dynamic user interfaces, enhancing user experience, improving technical feasibility and improving on specifics around speed and scalability.

Additionally you will be:

1. Engaging in cross-functional collaboration with back-end developers, UX/UI designers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver cohesive and high-quality solutions,
2. Participating in design sprints and brainstorming sessions to contribute innovative ideas and solutions,
3. Ensuring the technical feasibility and performance of UI/UX designs through rigorous testing and optimization,
4. Debugging and resolving complex code issues and software bugs through systematic troubleshooting and problem-solving techniques,
5. Creating and maintaining detailed documentation for UI design patterns, coding standards, and best practices,
6. Proactively updating and refining web applications based on user feedback, analytics, and emerging trends.

Qualifications & Experience:

1. A portfolio and/or public GitHub repository showcasing your previous work,
2. Prior experience and knowledge of Redux, Recharts and React Query,
3. Demonstrable skill in translating designs accurately from Figma,
4. A strong foundational knowledge of programming methodologies and data structures, particularly when dealing with big data,
5. Knowledge of cloud computing space, including AWS and Azure.

Benefits we offer:

1. 23 days' holiday + all public holidays, rising to 25 days after 2 years of service,
2. Additional day off for your birthday,
3. Private medical insurance which covers you, your cohabiting partner and children,
4. Life insurance of 4 times your base salary,
5. Salary sacrifice pension scheme,
6. Enhanced family leave,
7. Confidential Employee Assistance Program,
8. Cycle to work scheme.