Front End Technical Lead, Arbor Education
£70-80k
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We helps schools transform the way they work using data
Job no longer available
We helps schools transform the way they work using data
101-200 employees
Job no longer available
£70-80k
More information about location
101-200 employees
Company mission
Arbor's mission to transform the way schools work for the better, and it starts by giving everyone the right tools and technology for the job.
Role
Who you are
- Extensive experience with React (preferred) or other modern JavaScript frameworks (Angular/Vue), along with a strong proficiency in Javascript and Typescript, HTML and CSS
- Proficiency with front-end build tools such as Webpack and Babel
- Advanced understanding and application of software engineering principles, including SOLID, DRY, etc
- Understanding APIs, data fetching strategies, and how to efficiently manage data flow between the client and server
- Leadership experience, showcasing the ability to guide teams, make architectural decisions, and drive technical excellence
- A team player, willing to muck in and help others when needed, a driven personality who asks questions and actively participates in discussions
- Good written and spoken English for effective communication and presentation
- Considerable experience in software development
- Understanding of accessibility standards (WCAG)
- It’s a broad and exciting role, so we’re looking for someone up for a challenge - if you’re a creative and communicative Engineer, this is the role for you
Desirable
- Experience with PHP or related backend technologies
- Knowledge of React Native or other mobile app development frameworks
- Experience with enterprise-level solutions and large-scale system architectures, contributing to high-level decision-making
- Familiarity with Scrum methodology or other agile development processes
- Experience with cloud computing
- Experience with Docker and containerisation
- Familiarity with software best practices such as Refactoring, Clean Code, Domain-Driven Design, Test-Driven Development, etc
What the job involves
- We are looking for an experienced and collaborative Front End Technical Lead to join our Front End team and help us guide the team towards engineering excellence and ensuring that we are successfully delivering projects aligned with our overall strategic vision
- The remit and focus of the role is to take ownership of software architecture decisions and provide leadership in mentoring and technical development
- Oversee the design, development and implementation of front-end features and improvements that enhance Arbor’s front-end systems, setting a high standard for the team’s output
- Collaborate closely with other Tech Leads within ATLAS chapter, fostering a cohesive and high-performing engineering organisation
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support and guide the development of new features, ensuring that any new components or solutions align with the overall UI and UX strategy and maintain a cohesive user experience across the product
- Take a leadership role in solutionising complex feature requests, ensuring alignment with the team's architectural decisions and contributing to wider team responsibilities
- Drive the creation of detailed and strategic documentation for new feature developments, emphasising architectural considerations and alignment with the overall technology strategy
- Lead and actively participate in advanced testing practices, ensuring that the team maintains a high standard of test coverage and reliability
- Produce well-architected, efficient, and scalable code, serving as a role model for engineering best practices
Application process
- Phone screen
- 1st stage
- 2nd stage
Our take
Arbor helps schools transform the way they work, saving teachers time and improving student outcomes.
The mess and stress of data and admin is a major source of unhappiness in our schools. 60% of a teacher's time is spent on admin-related work, 53% agree that it contributes to stress and it's only getting worse every year. Arbor is tackling this by building hassle-free school technology. The company has two products, a Management Information System to automate school workflows, saving teachers time, and benchmarking analytics to identify areas of concern and reduce time to intervention.
With a team of diverse and experienced individuals, including former teachers and education specialists, the company stands poised to enact meaningful change within the sector, Its mission is clear: to assist schools in prioritising what matters most - enhancing the well-being of teachers and fostering positive student outcomes worldwide.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Few candidates hear
back within 2 weeks
46% female employees
34% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Apr 2020
$3.8m
EARLY VC
Dec 2018
$2.3m
EARLY VC
Total funding: $13.3m
Company benefits
- Aside from the chance to work alongside a team of hard-working, passionate people in a role where you’ll see the impact of your work everyday.
- At Arbor we're passionate about learning, and to support this we have a dedicated training budget for all teams.
- Dedicated Mental Health First Aiders and Wellbeing Champions with ongoing support and learning around mental health.
- Depending on your role we can also offer you flexible working - just mention it in your interview and we'll let you know what your options are
- We have regular team socials where we spend dedicated time together. This year we've had BBQs, been to theatre shows, gone white water rafting, and more!
- Half-day summer Fridays Plus, we shut the office for a day at Easter and over Christmas so you get some extra time off then too!
- 25 days holiday (excl. bank holidays)
- EAP - Choice of comprehensive 24/7 support services with UK and Ireland's most trusted health and wellbeing network.
- We're all about making an impact! So everyone who joins us gets 1 day a year to volunteer for a charity or cause of their choice
Company values
- Own what you do - We act like owners, embrace responsibility and own the outcomes of our work - both good and bad!
- Everyday's a school day - Education and technology have changed more in the last 10 years than in the last 100. We need to embrace change and continually challenge ourselves to grow and stay ahead
- Make an impact - We take pride in being part of a movement to improve how schools work, so we're always thinking about how we can make a difference
- No-one can whistle a symphony - ...it takes an orchestra! We work together as a team to help each other, our partners and our customers to achieve their full potential
Company HQ
London, UK
Articles
Leadership
James Weatherill
(CEO)Previously Analyst at Ledbury Research for 3 years and Venture Manager at Therefore Ventures for 1 year
People progressing
Joined as Marketing Executive, being promoted to Marketing Manager after 1 year
Ulrik joined Arbor 10 years ago as a junior developer and has moved through the ranks to Principle Engineer and our longest serving engineer. A great representation of career progression at Arbor!
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Arbor Education
Ben Ainger (Talent Acquisition Lead)
- At Arbor, our mission is to transform the ways schools work. That means we serve a broad and diverse professional community - from teachers to SLT to Support Staff - and an equally diverse student and parent community. We want to make sure we build the best products for our schools, and we passionately believe that starts with building a workforce as diverse as the communities we serve
- As of today we know we’re not there yet, but we’re committed to doing the work to improve. We want Arbor to be a workplace which represents, celebrates and supports people from all backgrounds, and which gives them the tools they need to thrive
- Our focus over the past few months has been on understanding where we need to improve, and on making sure that everyone at Arbor has had the chance to share their views. So far, we’ve established a Diversity and Inclusion Committee, surveyed our team, hosted training and workshops, and reviewed our recruitment process. We know we’ve still got big work to do, but we’re actively working on it. We look forward to hearing your thoughts on how we’re doing
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