JavaScript Developer

Location: Scotland

Senior Frontend Developer

Remote or Hybrid in Scotland (Edinburgh)

£45,000 – £60,000

Build software that supports missions beyond Earth.

This is a rare opportunity for a Senior Frontend Developer to work on products used in the space sector, helping engineers, researchers and operators design, monitor and manage complex space-based systems.

You’ll be joining a highly technical, product-focused engineering team building modern web applications that sit at the heart of real satellite and mission operations. The work is challenging, meaningful, and far removed from typical “business as usual” frontend development.

If the idea of applying your frontend expertise to space technology excites you - and you enjoy working on complex, high-impact systems - this role is well worth a look.

What you’ll be doing

Building and evolving intuitive, high-performance user interfaces for space-related products

Developing scalable frontend applications using modern React and Next.js patterns

Working with reusable component libraries as well as large, mission-critical screens

Collaborating closely with backend engineers and UX designers to deliver end-to-end features

Helping shape frontend architecture and engineering best practice

Debugging, refining and enhancing existing functionality

Mentoring and supporting other developers within the team

What you’ll bring

Strong experience with React and modern frontend development

Confidence using Type Script in production systems

Experience working with Node.js and API-driven architectures

Experience with CI/CD pipelines and version control (Git)

An appreciation for good UI/UX and data-heavy interfaces

A thoughtful, senior-level approach to collaboration and problem solving

Bonus points for

Experience working on complex or technical platforms (scientific, engineering or data-led)

Exposure to the space sector, aerospace, or mission-critical systems

Backend experience or familiarity with Java-based services

A background working in agile, cross-disciplinary teams

What’s in it for you

A solid salary up to 60k + great benefits

Strong pension contribution

Enhanced family-friendly and sick pay benefits

Excellent holidays (generous allowance + BH)

Employee ownership / share participation scheme

Ongoing investment in learning, conferences and skill development

A collaborative, inclusive culture where engineers influence both product and direction

The chance to work on software that directly supports space missions and satellite operations

If you’re a Senior Frontend Developer who wants to work on software for space, not just another web app - this role offers the chance to do exactly that.

Bright Purple is an equal opportunities employer: we are proud to work with clients who share our commitment to diversity and inclusion in the industry