Moonshot CVE is looking for a front end web developer to meet growing technical requirements and contribute to the ongoing development of in-house data harvesting, mining, analysis and reporting software. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record of creative problem solving as well as writing, maintaining and delivering excellent code for dynamic environments
Requirements
- Strong fluency in JavaScript/HTML/CSS and comfortable leading design
- Experience with JavaScript frameworks (React, Vue.JS, Angular)
- JavaScript Charts or 3D.js based charting libraries
- Ability to produce high quality work under pressure and to deadlines
- Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
- Willingness to work as part of a team and support colleagues
- A commitment to Moonshot CVE’s mission and ethos
- A desire to learn about violent extremism and different methods for countering it
- Ability to communicate technical information to staff without technical expertise
In addition, we require, and will check on candidates eligibility to work in the UK.
Desirable:
- Familiarity with server-side languages (PHP, Python, Go)
- Familiarity with server-side web development frameworks (Laravel, Django)
- Experience deploying software applications in Linux environments
- Experience of data gathering through the use of external APIs and web scraping techniques
- Experience using Git
- Familiarity with AWS
- Familiarity with Docker
- Familiarity with statistics, data mining and machine learning techniques
- Google AdWords, Paid Search or Online Marketing
- Language skills (Arabic, French and German particularly relevant)
- Experience working with a startup
- Experience working within an environment where security consciousness and risk management are part of the organisational culture
Benefits package:
- Individually-tailored training and skills development package
- 30 days paid leave per annum
- Private healthcare package, including coverage for partners and children
- Generous maternity and paternity package
- Brand new kit
- Central London location
- Workplace diversity
Application Process: To apply for this role please email a CV and cover letter to Danny Sloan, at danny@moonshotcve.com.
Moonshot CVE is a fast growing start-up which specialises in countering violent extremism (CVE). We use data-driven techniques to ensure our clients respond to violent extremism effectively. Our work ranges from software development and digital capacity building, to leading global counter-messaging campaigns. Having grown substantially in the past two years Moonshot CVE now looking to expand its in-house software development team to help take the company to the next level.