Full Stack Web Developer

We are seeking an experienced Full-Stack Web Developer to join a trend-setting, disruptive global leader. As part of a small, Agile team, you’ll be working with cutting edge technology for an award-winning, world-renowned designer and manufacturer of virtual production solutions and advanced camera robotics for film, HETV, and broadcast.

You’ll be translating visual concepts into responsive web apps, designing architectural solutions and focusing on optimisation. You’ll be responsible for developing and maintaining both the front-end and back-end components of web projects, pushing boundaries within existing technology and implementing new technology to achieve the best all-round solutions. 

What You’ll Do:

• Manage full-stack development tasks from concept through deployment, including; testing, maintenance and optimisation for maximum speed and scalability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate visual concepts into responsive web apps.
• Client-side and server-side architectural designs and solutions.
• Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs.
• Implement responsive design principles to ensure seamless performance across different devices.
• Work with back-end technologies to integrate front-end elements with server-side logic.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
• Troubleshoot and debug existing applications to optimise performance.
• Work closely with the wider technical teams in both our Cambridge and London offices, (travel is not required.)
• Commit to continuous professional development and stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends.

What We’re Looking For:

• Minimum of 4+ years of commercial full-stack web dev or similar experience.
• Previous involvement in full-360 development life-cycle.
• Experience with UI/UX design and best practice.
• Proficiency with front-end frameworks/libraries and languages such as; CSS, HTML, Python/JS.
• Familiarity with  back-end languages, as well as defining and implementing back-end frameworks (Django REST / Fast API preferred).
• Experience writing automated tasks.
• Experience writing unit tests, familiarity with version control and CI/CD processes
• Familiarity with security and data protection best practices.
• Familiarity with web servers (ideally including nginx).
• Experience with database management systems.
• Good problem-solving abilities, you are an out of the box thinker.
• Experience with the following preferred, but not essential; Angular, Linux/Unix, AWS/similar.

Benefits & Perks

• Flexible working hours, this is an environment where you’re trusted with your time.
• We have a continuous professional development budget for you to put towards courses, training and conferences for example.
• Private health insurance with AXA Health that covers many physical and mental health costs, including dental and vision cash back.
• Gym membership discounts via AXA Health, 40% off.
• Group life insurance and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Cycle to Work scheme available.
• 33 days base holiday (25 days + 8 bank holidays) including company closure between Christmas and NY, so everyone has the opportunity to enjoy the festive break.

Interview Process

Our interviews are quite informal and conversational, generally carried out over a 3 or 4-stage process. The first interview stage is a discussion with our Recruitment Manager, this is not deeply technical, however the second stage will be a live technical assessment, both of which are conducted remotely over TEAMS.

The final stage involves a visit to the office to meet with senior members of the management team in Cambridge, this will give you a better feel for where you will be working. To help us learn more about your workplace behaviours and preferences, you’ll also be invited to complete a short online Predictive Index (PI) Behavioural and Cognitive Assessment.

About Mo-Sys

Mo-Sys is an award-winning, world-renowned manufacturer of virtual production solutions and camera robotics for film, HETV and broadcast, empowering high-quality AR, VR and virtual production. 

We ship to broadcasters in 40+ countries to a customer base including BBC, Netflix, Fox, CNN, ESPN and Sky. Mo-Sys remote heads and robotics are used on many Hollywood blockbusters including Life of Pi, Birdman, Shape of Water, Tron, Source Code and Adjustment Bureau. We have also delivered boundary-pushing technology projects in close collaboration with clients like Red Bull Air Race and the film Gravity. 

We pride ourselves on having endless creativity, a “can do” attitude and a friendly family feel to the company. We’re looking for people who make all the difference in nurturing an inclusive, down-to-earth culture. We embrace fresh ideas, encourage innovation and value openness. We believe that great ideas come from anywhere and encourage our teams to work together across positions, departments, and geographical locations. We are searching for individuals who have a true passion for their work and show respect to others.