Contract Senior Engineer (Typescript/React)

Job Description

YLD, a software engineering and design consultancy, is seeking a Contract Senior Engineer with expertise in Typescript and React to join their team in Portugal. The candidate will have the opportunity to build and deliver software within interesting projects in an Agile environment, with a test-first mindset. The role involves working with a team of proactive, adaptable, and enthusiastic engineers to develop innovative products.

Role Involves:

• Building and delivering software within interesting projects.
• Working in an Agile environment (Scrum).
• Pair programming and code reviews.
• Contributing to developing innovative products.

Requirements:

• Commercial experience of working with React and Node.
• In-depth knowledge of CSS.
• Experience with Component composition and state management.
• Knowledge and experience with the up-to-date transpiling, bundling, and packaging ecosystem.
• Experience with documentation generation tools.
• Experience with linting and formatting tools.
• Experience with Continuous Integration and Delivery, as well as Infrastructure as Code tools and techniques.
• Experience in testing products with Unit, Integration, End to End, and Visual Regression tests.
• Experience with design tools (e.g. Figma) and its API and integration tools.
• Extensive experience working with Design Systems.
• Knowledge of Typescript.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and continually looking for ways to improve and develop yourself.
• A good communicator, both in writing and verbally.
• Detail oriented.
• Used to working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Analytical and problem-solving oriented.
• A genuine believer in diversity and fairness.

What YLD Offers:

• The chance to work with a forward-thinking, ethical, and fun group of people.
• Opportunity to develop and grow skills in a fast-moving business.
• Flexible working around core hours.