Front End Engineer

Rovco values continuous growthand learning. Were seeking individuals who are eager to expandtheir skills and knowledge alongside a dynamic team. Join us to bea part of a company that supports your personal and professionaldevelopment.

Location:Bristol Hybrid 2days per week in theoffice

Salary:Up to60000 depending on skills andexperience

About Rovco

Rovcos mission is toaccelerate the energy transition to renewables with a focus onoffshore wind. Were using artificial intelligence autonomy computervision and marine robotics to create a difference in the world withunderwater technology for our clients in offshore renewable energyand the subsea industry.

Founded in2015 weve announced funding of more than 50 million been voted oneof the most innovative and sustainable companies working towardsnet zero and won awards for Best use of AI and Best technologyinnovation.

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Discover your place in a hybrid team of 180people thats growing rapidly and celebrates diversity knowing thatevery perspective is a valuable part of our success and thatempowers you to achieve a fulfilling worklife balance.

Front EndEngineer

As a Front EndEngineer at Vaarst you will play a crucial role in building andenhancing the frontends for a range of innovative Vaarst productsprimarily using React and TypeScript. You will be an integralmember of a crossfunctional team contributing to the development ofproducts such as SubSLAM Autonomy and the Vaantage suite.Additionally you will collaborate with the UI Team to define andimplement best practices for UI development across the organizationoffering your expert insights to ensure consistency andexcellence.

Objectives& Responsibilities:

Rovco is anexciting and dynamic environment meaning these are likely to changeas we grow. Upon joining your objectives and responsibilities willinclude:

• Designingprototyping and developing the FrontEnd to solve complexproblems
• Advocating for User Experience designand guiding the Engineering teams
• Collaboratingwith Researchers Designers and Engineers to buildconsensus
• Modifying and testing changes topreviously developed products
• Breaking downrequirements and building appropriatesolutions
• Contribute to and uphold agiledevelopment practices
• Guide and buildconsistency in design and an exceptional userexperience

Youshould apply if youhave:

We know itstough but please try to avoid the confidence gap. You dont have tomatch all the listed requirements exactly to be considered for thisrole:

• Experienceof developing productionlevel ReactJS and Typescript for front endapplications.

• Usingendtoend testing frameworks such as: Playwright/Cypress andSelenium

• Using APIs anddata sources to build interactive and engaging applications

• Software developmenttooling such as: Git Docker and CI/CDpipelines

Growtogether with Rovco where you will learn and use the following:

• Buildingwebbased applications for desktop or embedded environment such asusing Electron.

• Workingwith a Linux environment

• Familiarity with statemanagement tools such as Redux or Zustand

• Familiarity with buildtools such as Webpack or Vite

• Python using Django orFlask

• Working with 3Ddatasets and rendering

• Visual design

• Interest in machinelearning orrobotics

Benefits

People join Rovco because they are excited bythe possibility of leaving their own mark on the world anddeveloping solutions that solve real world problems. Although weshare the same vision we value varied perspectives and we adapt tofit different people from all walks of life. Not only does thatmake for a genuinely awesome team of colleagues but it also makesdaytoday life more interesting and its how we keep evolving andgetting better at what we do.

Whats in it for youYoull get to work with a passionate smart and highly driven teamwith an incredible range of skills. Other benefitsinclude:

At Rovco werecommitted to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace whereeveryone can thrive. Our hybridremote approach and stateoftheartOffice Hubs provide a welcoming space designed to nurture yourcreativity productivity and wellbeing.

Inaddition youll get an extensive range of benefits so you can focuson doing your very best work:

• Flexibleworking options includingcompressed hours
  
• Hybrid working up to3 days from home
• 25 days annual leave to startwith increasing to 35 days after 6 years bankholidays
• Private medical insurance includingDental & Optical
• Career and learningdevelopment through paid courses conferences andevents
• Curiosity fund up to 500 to spend onlearning which is not role related
• Up to 10%company bonus
• Pension up to 6% companycontribution
• Life assurance paid at4Xsalary
• Volunteering day to give back to yourlocal community
• Enhanced maternity andadoption leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Recognition & rewards for doing greatwork and living our values andbehaviours

Join Rovcoin our mission to make the world a cleaner greener and safer placeby deploying technology forgood.

InterviewProcess

At Rovco weve designed astraightforward interview process to ensure the best fit for bothyou and the company. We have adopted anonymised recruitment. Thismeans that your name date of birth and other personal details willnot be seen by the hiring team.

• Application:Begin by submitting your application with your CV highlighting yourskills and experience relevant to the job. Answer key questions onelements that are important to therole.
• Talent PartnerInterview:We will tell you more about the role theteam and Rovcos mission. This is a twoway conversation; we want tolearn about your motivation what you can bring to Rovco and provideanswers to yourquestions.
• AptitudeTest:Demonstrate your critical thinkingproblemsolving abilities and workplace personality through anaptitude test.
• VideoInterview:Engage in a 1hour technical interviewwith our VP of Engineering.Well discuss our technologies key skillsand team dynamics. As always feel free to ask any questions you mayhave.
• TeamInterview:Engage in a 1hour inpersoninterview witha few team members. Experience the role firsthand and share yourskills andexperience.
• Offer!If you are successful in the process youll receive an offer to joinRovco and become part of our team.

Wevalue the diversity of our teams and are committed to supportingand welcoming individuals from all backgrounds knowing that everyperspective is a valuable part of our success. Should you requireany reasonable adjustment throughout the recruitment process pleasedo not hesitate to let a member of the Talent team know.

Play an active role inthe energy transformation apply now.