Associate Software Engineer, Frontend
About Walr
Walr is a data creation company that supports insight professionals globally. It specializes in reaching diverse audience segments, leveraging proprietary technology, and offering bespoke services. With a comprehensive suite of tools backed by a team of seasoned industry professionals, Walr's services include efficient data collection methods, intuitive data visualization and reporting techniques, and supportive, transparent advice. Walr exists to unify the complex and fragmented research process by introducing more efficient, rapid, and straightforward methods.
As a rapidly growing company and acclaimed recipient of the Best Workplace in Tech™ and Best Workplace in Wellbeing™ titles, we're not just offering a job – we're inviting you to shape our journey. Empowerment and growth define us. Join us in reshaping the future of business.
About The Role
At Walr, the Associate Software Engineer, Frontend is an early-career role focused on building strong foundational frontend development skills whilst contributing to production web applications. This role is ideal for someone who understands coding fundamentals, thinks critically about how and why code works, and is eager to grow into a well-rounded engineer.
You'll work closely with experienced engineers who will provide guidance and mentorship as you develop your technical capabilities. Whilst AI coding assistants are part of our toolkit, we're looking for engineers who understand the fundamentals deeply enough to evaluate, debug, and improve any code—whether written by humans or generated by AI.
This is a role where you'll learn to be an AI-enhanced engineer, not an AI-replaced one. We're investing in building the senior engineers of tomorrow, starting with solid foundations today.
Roles and Responsibilities
Frontend Software Development
- Write clean, maintainable code using JavaScript, TypeScript & ReactJS
- Build responsive UI components that work across different browsers
- Debug systematically and participate in code reviews with a learning mindset
- Integrate frontend with APIs and write tests for your code
- Learn DevSecOps practices including CI/CD pipelines and secure coding
Working with AI & Modern Development Tools
- Learn to use AI coding assistants (GitHub Copilot, Cursor) as productivity tools
- Critically evaluate AI-generated code before accepting suggestions
- Understand why code works, not just how to make it work
Collaboration, Learning & Agile Delivery
- Work in agile teams with Product Managers, Designers, and engineers
- Communicate clearly, seek feedback, and actively participate in ceremonies
- Take ownership of features and demonstrate curiosity in learning
Minimum Qualifications
- 1-2 years' frontend development experience (or bootcamp + portfolio)
- Solid JavaScript fundamentals and working knowledge of TypeScript
- Experience with ReactJS or similar frameworks (Vue, Angular, Svelte)
- Strong grasp of responsive design, HTML5, CSS3 (Flexbox, Grid)
- Solid debugging skills and Git version control
- Comfortable in agile environments with strong communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Computer Science degree or equivalent practical experience
- Understanding of data structures and algorithmic thinking
- Experience with build tools (Webpack, Vite) and RESTful APIs
- Familiarity with CI/CD, WCAG accessibility standards, and SaaS environments
- Exposure to AI coding assistants
What We Value
We Delight through Dedication: We go above and beyond for our clients, committed to delivering best-in-class service. We consistently choose to act in our clients' best interests – with integrity, honesty and fairness – to delight through dedication.
We Lead with Trust: We approach our work with a data-driven mindset, balanced by an acknowledgement that we are all human, first. As our company continues to grow, we don't lose sight of what's most important — our people. We default to open, choose respect, and show comfort with candour, knowing that doing so fosters an environment where people can be their best selves.
We Revel in Innovation: We aren't afraid to take informed risks, learn from mistakes and act with purpose to build the future. Through continual innovation, we deliver new solutions for our clients and elevate expectations — both within our business and throughout our industry.
We Celebrate as A Team: Walr is a globally distributed team that equally emphasizes individual accountability and collective success. We take the time to value others' contributions and invest in growth by prioritizing Learning & Development and celebrating milestones during Monthly Group Meetings. Prioritizing inclusivity and leaving egos behind, we see that the whole is truly greater than the sum of its parts.
We Are Empowered to Act Like Owners: Regardless of background, tenure or title, all employees are empowered to be ambitious, act courageously and be accountable for their actions, in pursuit of the future of Walr.
- Department
- Technology
- Locations
- United Kingdom
- Working Hours
- Full-time
- Working Location
- Hybrid
United Kingdom
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