React Developer

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Would you like to develop psychological experiments to try and understand why people make certain decisions?   

We have a full-time position for a React Developer to join our team researching human behaviour for commercial clients and public policymakers. As one of our Front-End React Developers, you will help to develop bespoke online experiments which determine how people make decisions. You will be part of a fast-paced, exciting, product-centric environment, collaborating with other developers, as well as analysts, project managers and clients, to produce scientifically precise findings which satisfy our clients' needs.  

Who are we? 

Decision Technology are behavioural science experts, using the most rigorous techniques from academia to help our clients achieve their commercial goals. Join our highly qualified, quantitative and motivated team, working in our central London office and enjoying perks such as flexible working and regular social events. We are a vibrant company at the forefront of our industry with an informal work culture that empowers everyone in the team.  

You can find more information about our work on our website: www.dectech.co.uk. 

Position 

We are seeking a passionate React Developer to join our team. The role will involve: 

Developing interesting and complex web-based simulations of online stores in a variety of industries, allowing us to observe consumer actions and responses  

Developing in-house software products utilising cutting edge technologies 

Developing and supporting online services such as portals and websites 

Supporting our collaborative company culture by contributing towards day-to-day office activities such as software and hardware support 

 Essential skills: 

3+ years of front-end development experience 

Strong commercial experience with React, React Hooks and Redux 

Excellent understanding of JavaScript and TypeScript (ES6+) 

Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) 

Understanding of Responsive HTML & CSS across browsers and devices, to include excellent understanding of CSS fundamentals, knowledge of semantic HTML and ability to demonstrate front end design aesthetics with focus on User Experience 

Experience using Jest and React Testing Library for test automation 

Strong experience in building modular, clean, testable, and reusable components 

Strong knowledge of Git 

Experience using Figma 

Package management using Yarn or NPM 

Experience with Unix/Linux 

Good communication skills, with an ability to explain technical issues to team members of all technical levels, both in-person and online 

 Beneficial skills: 

Experience using other modern JS Web Frameworks, e.g. Angular, Vue 

Experience using Python 

Experience using Tivian's EFS Survey system 

DevOps Experience with AWS, particularly EC2, S3, ECS, and ECR, Docker, web services such as Apache, NGINX, etc. and R-Shiny 

 Benefits 

 The position enjoys the following benefits: 

First-year base salary of £40k - £55k plus bonus and range of benefits, including pension and salary sacrifice schemes for bikes 

Being part of a creative, stimulating, and informal culture in a growing, cutting-edge business 

Flexible work patterns, including scope to work from home and to your own schedule 

33 days of paid annual leave including public holidays with option to sell or buy 5 days 

Eligible for sabbatical after qualifying period  

Plenty of office snacks and drinks, weekly bar nights and regular social activities 

Brand new high spec laptop 

 Contact 

No agencies - to apply, please send your CV and a brief covering letter to Click here to contact this recruiter .  Applicants are expected to provide links to code examples (ideally through GitHub), attend virtual interviews and take online psychometric tests as part of the assessment process. Successful applicants will be required to supply references.