Front-End Software Engineer in Leeds

At SolarEdge (NASDAQ: SEDG), we’re a global leader in smart energy technology, with over 4,000 employees, offices in 34 countries, and millions of installations worldwide. Our innovative solutions include solar inverters, battery storage, backup systems, EV charging, and AI‑based energy management. We’re committed to making clean, green energy the primary power source for homes, businesses, and beyond.

With the growing demand for electricity, the need for smart, clean energy sources is constantly rising. SolarEdge offers amazing opportunities to develop your skills in a multidisciplinary environment, covering everything from research and development to production and customer supply. Work with talented colleagues, tackle exciting challenges, and help create a sustainable future in an industry that’s always evolving and innovating. Join us and be part of a company that values creativity, agility, and impactful work.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and talented Front‑End Software Engineer to join our Hark Platform Team in Leeds. You will focus on creating exceptional, performant, and user‑friendly web interfaces, translating complex data and processes into intuitive visual experiences.

As a Front‑End Engineer, you will:

• Build and maintain high‑quality front‑end applications with data‑rich interfaces.
• Work closely with Product Owners, UX/UI Designers, and Back‑End Engineers to implement features.
• Ensure the Platform delivers seamless user experiences for Energy Managers and Asset Operators.
• Apply front‑end best practices in performance optimization, code quality, and component reusability.
• Help define front‑end architecture and contribute to the evolution of our UI stack.
• Leverage AI‑assisted development tooling, primarily Claude Code, as part of your daily workflow – from writing and refactoring code to exploring the codebase, running tests, and generating pull requests.

You’ll be empowered to take ownership of your work, influence the design of the platform, and collaborate in a culture that encourages learning and innovation.

What We Offer:

• Hybrid working – 2 days in the office in Leeds City Centre (next to the train station). Office days for the team are Tuesdays and Thursdays.
• Flexible working hours.
• Your birthday off.
• Enhanced Parental Leave Policy.
• Monthly social activities.
• Choice of MacBook or Windows development environment.
• Discounts on Perkbox.
• Employee Assistance Programme through Lyra Health.
• Free Gym access at our sister‑building.
• Regular community events.
• A dog‑friendly office.

Technology Stack (Front‑End Focus):

• Languages & Frameworks: TypeScript, JavaScript (ES6/7), Node.js, React, Redux, React‑Router, Styled‑Components.
• UI & Component Development: Component‑driven development with Storybook, responsive design, centralised Design System with theming.
• State Management: Redux (including Redux Form), React Context and hooks.
• API Integration: REST APIs, GraphQL, TRPC, MQTT.
• Tooling: Claude Code, Highcharts, pnpm/npm/Yarn, Webpack, Babel, tsc/tsc‑loader.
• Other: Azure DevOps for CI/CD, Jira, version control with Git.

How You Will Succeed:

• Delivery of tested, high‑quality front‑end features on time.
• Positive feedback from internal teams and customers on usability and experience.
• Proactively contributing to knowledge sharing, code reviews, and team learning.
• Writing maintainable, performant, and well‑documented front‑end code.

How We Work:

• Agile methodology with daily stand‑ups, planning, and retrospectives.
• Kanban workflow.
• Automated build, test, and release pipelines for front‑end projects.
• Code reviews on all Pull Requests to ensure consistent quality.
• Lunch‑and‑learn sessions, hack days, and knowledge‑sharing catch‑ups.
• Continuous integration, testing, and production environments to support fast delivery.

Job Requirements:

• Professional experience building high‑performance, production‑ready front‑end applications.
• Proficient in TypeScript and modern JavaScript (ES6+).
• Solid experience with React and ecosystem libraries (Redux, React‑Router, Styled‑Components).
• Experience consuming REST APIs and GraphQL endpoints, familiarity with TRPC.
• Strong understanding of semantic, accessible HTML and CSS.
• Experience with front‑end build tools (pnpm/npm/Yarn, Webpack, Babel).
• Familiarity with version control and Git workflows in an Agile environment.
• A focus on delivering excellent user experiences, performance, and maintainable code.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, continuous delivery environment with a bias toward shipping and iterating quickly.

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of front‑end performance optimization and debugging.
• Experience of Claude Code and AI tooling (or an openness to learn).
• Experience with testing frameworks (Jest, Cypress, Playwright).
• Familiarity with Backend for Frontend (BFF) patterns.
• Familiarity with design systems or component libraries.
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure) and IoT applications is a plus.