UI Developer

Home based role with UK wide work on client sites if required.

Job title:

UI Developer

Job Description:

Help strengthen our Team as our UI Developer. Home based role with UK wide work on client sites if required. We have Capita Offices around the UK with Capita Consulting Hubs in Edinburgh, Manchester, London and Leeds.

Join Capita's thriving AI team and be part of our journey to become a frontrunner in AI innovation within the public sector. We have already built an impressive reputation, and now we are embarking on new and exciting projects to solidify our position as a leading AI provider. As a result, our team is experiencing rapid growth, presenting an exceptional opportunity for talented individuals.

At Capita, we value technical proficiency and understand the importance of blending it with excellent client interaction skills. As such, we are seeking candidates who not only possess strong technical abilities but also excel in client engagement and wholeheartedly embrace our mission to expand our AI team.

What You'll Be Doing:

1. By joining our team, you will have access to a wealth of resources and support to fuel your professional growth. You will have the chance to work on meaningful projects that have a direct impact on the public sector, contributing to the betterment of society through the power of AI.
2. In this role, you will have the chance to take a leading position, spearheading the development and delivery of cutting-edge software solution UIs empowered by state-of-the-art AI capabilities such as Generative AI and Computer Vision.
3. You will play a pivotal role in developing AI product UIs that directly impact the work of hundreds of public sector staff, radically transforming the way they operate and deliver their services.
4. Your AI applications will have a far-reaching impact across critical national services, encompassing sectors such as defence, transport, healthcare, education and learning, central government, local public services, and beyond.

What we're looking for:

1. Experienced UI Developer
2. High proficiency in TypeScript.
3. Skill in creating aesthetic and user-friendly designs that enhance user engagement and accessibility.
4. Extensive experience with the React framework.
5. Experience in building and managing microservice architectures.
6. Proficiency in managing global state in a React-based application using contexts and reducers.
7. Ability to handle local state using React state hooks.
8. Familiarity with building component-based architectures following atomic design principles.
9. Ability to model and design effective data structures for front-end applications.
10. Knowledge of securing applications through authentication, authorization, and role-based access control (RBAC).
11. Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams
12. Proven track record of delivering high-quality software projects on time
13. Ability to mentor and guide junior team members
14. Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
15. Motivation to adapt to new technologies and learn quickly
16. Strong documentation and technical writing skills
17. Willing to travel for work
18. Ability to gain SC clearance

Desired Skills

1. Understanding of large language models and their applications (e.g., OpenAI GPT)
2. Understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices
3. Understanding of HTTP and other web communication protocols.
4. Familiarity with using Docker and Docker Compose for containerisation and local development environments.

About Capita Technology and Software Solutions (TSS)

Capita Technology and Software Solutions (TSS) is a newly formed global shared service, responsible for delivering innovation and digital transformation for Capita's businesses and clients. We work collaboratively with Capita's divisions to shape the right digital technology solutions to help clients work differently, engage differently, sell differently and to be resilient to whatever next comes their way. We create innovative technology and software solutions for Capita's clients and businesses while ensuring secure, resilient and predictable service delivery. TSS brings together 5000+ colleagues from across Capita into a single function to deliver world-class technology and software solutions for Capita's businesses and clients.

What's in it for you?

1. Opportunity to learn new skills and develop further
2. 23 days annual leave (rising to 27 days with time) with opportunity to buy more leave
3. The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice
4. Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform
5. Company matched pension, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks' fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave and plenty more

You'll get the chance to follow your chosen career path anywhere in Capita. You'll be joining a network of experienced, innovative and dedicated individuals across multiple disciplines and sectors. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we'll provide the support you need to do just that.

What we hope you'll do next:

Choose 'Apply now' to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.

We're an equal opportunity employer, which means we'll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic.

Location:

Home-Based - GBR, United Kingdom

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent