Remote Senior Software Engineer, JavaScript (Angular)

Description:

• You will be joining the Public Platform team as a Senior Software Engineer with a strong background in Angular.
• The team is responsible for managing and enhancing multiple public-facing websites, including yougov.co.uk and business.yougov.com.
• Your primary focus will be to develop and optimize frontend solutions that effectively display YouGov’s public data, ensuring a seamless and engaging experience for users.
• You will develop and maintain scalable, high-performance web applications using Angular.
• You will build reusable, modular components to ensure consistency across multiple websites.
• You will write and maintain comprehensive unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to ensure platform stability.
• You will ensure seamless integration of APIs to deliver accurate, real-time data to users.
• You will focus on delivering performant, responsive, and accessible user interfaces for public data.
• You will optimize performance for high-traffic websites and ensure uptime reliability.
• You will collaborate with product managers, UX designers, and backend engineers to align frontend development with business and user needs.
• You will actively participate in planning and design discussions for new features and enhancements.
• You will take ownership of complex technical challenges and provide robust solutions.
• You will lead code reviews, mentor junior developers, and drive best practices within the team.
• You will identify and implement improvements to enhance performance, maintainability, and scalability of the public platform.
• You will stay up-to-date with the latest Angular and frontend technologies and introduce relevant innovations.
• You will troubleshoot and resolve issues to maintain a high-quality user experience.

Requirements:

• You must have proven advanced experience in frontend development, with a minimum of 3 years working hands-on with Angular.
• You should be proficient in TypeScript, modern JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CSS3, with the ability to build responsive and accessible web applications.
• You must have the ability to anticipate potential issues and implement solutions to mitigate risks.
• You should have proven experience in developing and maintaining large-scale, high-performance web applications optimized for speed and scalability.
• Familiarity with server-side rendering using Angular Universal to enhance SEO and performance is required.
• You must have expertise in writing and maintaining comprehensive tests, including unit, integration, and end-to-end tests, using tools like Jest, Cypress, or Playwright.
• You should be advanced with Git for version control and experienced in CI/CD pipelines for efficient deployments.
• You must have a proven ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams, collaborating closely with backend engineers, product managers, and designers to deliver seamless solutions.
• Experience mentoring junior team members and fostering a supportive and growth-oriented environment is required.
• You should possess strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• A high sense of responsibility for delivering high-quality work and meeting deadlines is essential.
• You must be committed to maintaining and improving the performance, reliability, and usability of platforms under your care.

Benefits:

• You will join a global team to help achieve the social mission of making millions of people’s opinions heard for the benefit of communities.
• You will be part of a diverse workplace that values different backgrounds and perspectives.
• You will work in an environment driven by shared values of being fast, fearless, and innovative.
• You will have access to best-in-class benefits to support your physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.
• You will be part of a supportive workplace that fosters a sense of belonging and uniqueness.
• You will be part of an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers qualified applicants without regard to various protected characteristics.