Frontend Developer

We're looking for a skilled Frontend Developer with expertise in TypeScript and React to build and enhance the cutting-edge design and analysis tools behind our revolutionary eProtein Discovery platform.

Nuclera is a venture-backed, founder-driven biotech company headquartered in Cambridge, UK with significant operations in Boston, USA. The company's mission is to improve human health by making proteins accessible. We are beginning this mission through the launch of our eProtein Discovery platform. eProtein Discovery is a breakthrough protein expression, characterization, and purification technology, consisting of a lab-based benchtop instrument, cloud-based software and proprietary cartridges and consumables. The goal is to enable rapid protein access to life science researchers around the world.

You will be involved in the full software development lifecycle, including gathering requirements from biologists and other stakeholders, translating those requirements into UI designs and working with backend engineers to implement those designs in code. No prior knowledge of biology is necessary, but curiosity and an eagerness to learn is critical.

• Taking ownership of code and keeping it up-to-date with the latest best-practices.
• Translating complex requirements into simple, easy-to-understand user interfaces.
• Collaborating with backend engineers to implement UI designs in code.

You should have experience with the following languages, tools and methodologies:

• React with state management libraries such as Redux.
• Typescript or Flow typing and modern ES6 javascript.
• HTML and CSS.
• Webpack.
• Version control with Git.
• Unit testing with Jest, React testing library or similar framework.
• Java and Python.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines.
• Agile software development and code reviews.

It would be beneficial for you to have some experience with:

• Data visualisation libraries e.g. D3, websockets and storybook.
• Design tools such as Figma and Balsamiq.
• Cloud technologies such as Kubernetes and Google Cloud Platform.

In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a range of benefits including:

• Company bonus scheme of 5%.
• Life insurance.
• Private medical insurance and cash plan.
• 25 days' annual leave + Bank Holidays.
• Enhanced employer's pension contributions.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity Leave.
• Investment in professional development and learning.
• Access to amenities on Vision Park and in Histon.
• Fresh fruit, tea, coffee, and snacks in the office.
• Organised team events.