Senior Front-End Developer

As a Senior Front-End Developer at Manta, your primary responsibilities will include designing and implementing web applications tailored to enhance user experience for our autonomous underwater vehicles. You will work closely with UX designers and back-end developers, ensuring that the solutions you create are functional and visually appealing. You’ll also be involved in writing reusable and testable code, alongside playing a key role in fostering a positive team dynamic.

To qualify for the Senior Front-End Developer position at Manta, you should have at least 5 years of relevant experience in front-end development. A solid understanding of web application design, including user interface and user experience best practices, is essential. Experience with Azure and UI component libraries will enhance your application, and a team-oriented mindset is crucial for fostering collaboration.

Yes, Manta offers flexible working options for Senior Front-End Developers. While we encourage in-office collaboration in our new facilities, we also allow for 1-2 days of remote work per week. For the right candidate, even more flexibility can be negotiated, making it easier to achieve a work-life balance.

As a Senior Front-End Developer at Manta, you will work on various projects that impact the marine subsea autonomy sector. Your work will cover the entire value chain, from operations planning and simulation to control and monitoring of our autonomous underwater vehicles. This broad scope means you’ll have the opportunity to innovate and create real-world solutions.

The team culture at Manta is supportive and collaborative, emphasizing a positive and can-do attitude. We strive to create an environment where ideas can flourish, allowing you to contribute your insights while learning and growing alongside experienced colleagues. The culture encourages innovation and values each team member's contributions.

When answering this question, focus on specific projects where you designed user interfaces. Highlight your understanding of user experience principles and how you collaborated with designers and developers. It’s essential to showcase how your designs enhanced functionality and improved user interaction.

A strong approach to answering this question involves discussing your coding standards, documentation practices, and testing strategies. Explain how you write reusable components and leverage frameworks that promote maintainability. If you have experience with automated testing or code reviews, mention those practices as well.

To effectively answer this question, list the front-end technologies you've worked with, such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and any libraries or frameworks like React or Angular. Be prepared to discuss specific projects where you utilized these technologies to solve problems.

Highlight your communication skills and collaborative mindset here. Discuss how you clarify project requirements and work closely with back-end developers to ensure smooth API integration. Mention any tools or strategies you use to maintain clear lines of communication and ensure project success.

Share a specific example of a project that had hurdles, such as tight deadlines or complex requirements. Discuss how you navigated these challenges, what technologies were involved, and the lessons you learned that could apply to future projects. Showing your ability to adapt is critical here.

Talk about responsive design principles and how you ensure functionality and aesthetics translate across devices. Highlight any frameworks or tools you’ve used to achieve cross-platform compatibility. Emphasizing your understanding of user behavior in different contexts is valuable.

Mention specific resources, such as online courses, coding challenges, or community involvement that help you stay updated. Discuss attending workshops, webinars, and engaging with professional networks. Stress the importance of lifelong learning in this rapidly evolving field.

Reflect on your passion for creating user-centric designs and how front-end development allows you to combine creativity with technical skills. Share personal anecdotes or experiences that highlight your enthusiasm for improving user experiences through technology.

Illustrate your openness to constructive criticism by discussing a specific instance where you received feedback. Emphasize your willingness to adapt and iterate on your work based on others' insights, showing your commitment to collaboration and improving the product.

Describe your approach to prioritization, whether it involves using project management tools, working with stakeholders, or assessing project requirements. Discuss how you balance urgency with importance and ensure that critical tasks align with project goals.