Frontend Engineer

Role highlights:

• Frontend Engineer
• Warsaw, Poland
• Permanent
• Hybrid (4 days in office)

Who are we?

ICEYE is the global leader in synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite operations for Earth Observation, persistent monitoring, and natural catastrophe solutions; owning and operating the world's largest SAR constellation. ICEYE is headquartered in Finland and operates from five international locations with more than 600 employees from nearly 60 countries, inspired by the shared vision of improving life on Earth by becoming the global source of truth in Earth Observation.

Our satellites acquire images of Earth at any time – even when it’s cloudy or dark – providing commercial and government partners with unmatched persistent monitoring capabilities. Information derived from our SAR images helps customers make data-driven decisions to address time-critical challenges in various sectors, such as maritime, disaster management, insurance, and finance.

Our team is a tight-knit group of experts across many disciplines (e.g., engineering, software development, radar technology, etc.). We’re innovative, driven people who strive for excellence in everything we do. Teamwork, curiosity, and having fun are core values at ICEYE, and contribute to Making the Impossible possible!!

Why should you work for us?

ICEYE is at the cutting edge of new technology and we are continuing to build and operate our commercial constellation of SAR satellites. Working with ICEYE, you will be part of making the impossible possible, whilst shaping the Earth Observation industry. You will work with varied, diverse and engaged colleagues to further the ICEYE mission. At ICEYE we realise that without great people we can not succeed, therefore you will be an integral, valued and appreciated colleague, with the ability to directly shape the vision and direction of the business. 

We actively support Continuous Professional Development, and will provide access to a range of avenues to allow you to succeed, including courses, training and attendance at conferences. ICEYE is a place where your development, your growth and your success is a priority. 

What will you do in this role? 

• Design and develop the features and improvements to ICEYE customers applications, in a well-tested and performant way.
• Follow, maintain and advocate for best coding standards, maintainability and best practices across multiple codebases.

• Help improve user experience in close collaboration with our UX Designer and in contact with actual users.
• Contribute to workflow processes in a small, cozy and agile team.
• Learn from, collaborate with and support other frontend developers
• Contribute to solving technical problems related to operating and maintaining an entire fleet of satellites.
• Collaborate with customers, product managers and other teams to understand business needs, translate them into requirements and reach agreements in terms of scope and priority.

• React & TypeScript Mastery: You've built impressive, scalable solutions using React and TypeScript with a strong focus on performance and growth.
• State Management Expertise: You've got hands-on experience with tools like Context API and React Query, making sure data flows smoothly across your app while keeping it efficient and predictable.
• API Superpowers: You're a pro at integrating RESTful APIs, ensuring seamless data flow between the frontend and backend. You understand data fetching, error handling, and how to optimize performance with efficient API calls.
• CSS Wizardry: You're solid with CSS and preprocessors like LESS or SASS. Clean, responsive designs? Easy.
• Webpack Proficiency: You know your way around Webpack for efficient module bundling and optimizing build performance.
• Git Know-How: You get Git. Plus, you're familiar with GitHub and GitHub Actions.
• XP Principles: You embrace eXtreme Programming (XP) practices like code reviews, continuous refactoring, and TDD to keep code clean, maintainable, and collaborative.
• UX Enthusiast: You bring a passion for creating smooth, user-friendly experiences that make apps feel natural and engaging.
• Testing Pro: Solid experience with unit testing using Jest, as well as end-to-end testing with Playwright for comprehensive test coverage.
• DevOps Vibes: You're cool with CI/CD tools and love making things run smoothly.
• Time Ninja: You manage your tasks like a pro and work well on your own.
• Code Quality Champ: You write clean, high-quality code without losing focus on business goals.
• CS Basics: You've got a strong foundation in computer science principles – algorithms, data structures, and the essentials that power great code.
• Team Player: You're great at communicating clearly and working closely with others to achieve shared goals.
• Agile Familiarity: Worked in Agile teams? Sweet. Familiarity with Scrum development processes and ceremonies, like stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives, helps you keep projects on track.

Beneficial:

• Toolbox Bonus: Experience with Testing Library, Ant Design, Storybook, Vite, GraphQL, React Hook Form with Yup, and MapBox.
• Performance Optimization Skills: You're skilled at making web apps lightning-fast, using techniques like code splitting, lazy loading, and minimizing bundle sizes to boost load times and performance.
• Error Handling Strategies: You know how to keep apps stable with global error boundaries and proactive error reporting, ensuring smooth operation in production.
• Design Chops: If you can help with UI design, even better!
• Mentor Energy: Love sharing knowledge and helping others grow.
• Always Learning: You’re all about picking up new tech and staying sharp.
• Geo Expertise: You're experienced with MapBox and have a solid understanding of geospatial concepts, making you great at building interactive map-based features and data visualizations.
• Full-Stack Ready: You've got experience developing with Golang and PostgreSQL, and you're always ready to jump in and help on the backend when needed.
• Scrum Master Experience: If you've facilitated Agile ceremonies and supported team collaboration as a Scrum Master, that's a big plus!
• Cloud Services Familiarity: You've worked with cloud platforms like AWS is a plus.