FARI Frontend developer – Test & Experience Centre (M/F/X)

Hybrid/ In-Person
Full-Time/part-time 

What is FARI

FARI is a non-profit university institute on AI, data and robotics focused on the Common Good. We are jointly initiated by two Brussels universities (VUB & ULB) – uniting the interdisciplinary expertise across 10 research groups on AI, data, robotics, social sciences, ethics, and law.

We use Brussels as a laboratory to do research together and build bridges with public administrations, industry, and citizens, promoting urban and sustainable AI, with a focus on urban and public priority domains such as health, mobility, climate and energy, participatory and inclusive society.

About the team

The FARI Central support team helps both ULB and VUB researchers in their research and innovation projects, as well as companies and public administrations in the digital transition of society. How will and can AI, Data and Robotics make a difference in making our society more sustainable?

To help the FARI research community as well as the stakeholders we work with (citizens, public administrations, companies), we are expanding this team that is based BeCentral to build a stronger institute and develop new services to support open innovation activities and the FARI objectives.

 

About the position of FARI Frontend developer – Test & Experience Centre (M/F/X)

You will work within the central FARI Support team, as well as with the FARI researchers to help translate their research and innovation activities into great demonstrators or proof of concepts that will be used and put on display at the FARI Test and Experience Centre at Becentral. These demo’s need also be constantly monitored, updated and improved where possible. You will be in charge of the frontend development for the interfaces developed for the demo screens, digital signage and totem screens of the Test and Experience Center. As Frontend developer you will be the bridge between the UX/UI designer and the other developers. You might be asked to collaborate with other project partners from e.g. Brussels Administration or local Companies, involved with FARI projects, on the question of how to create a prototype out of project results.

You are familiar with some concepts of AI, Data and Robotics technologies, eager to learn more about this and are looking forward to collaborate with our experts. These experts are coming from the field of AI Computer Science as well as signal processing and integrated systems, or mechanical engineering in next generation robotics technology. You’re also willing to collaborate in a diverse and international community and create an open and constructive working culture, that will help you to deliver high quality software based demonstrations and prototypes.

Your responsibilities include:

– Collaborate effectively in an agile environment with internal FARI stakeholders, researchers, project managers, and technical experts to ensure the success of our demonstrators and prototyping roadmap.
– Architect and develop front end applications, integrating them with constructed APIs as needed
– Collaborate with team members, management, and the technical team to ensure timely and quality delivery of our products
– Break down larger technical features into smaller, manageable tasks
– Collaborate closely with the UX/UI designer and other members of the technical development team for the frontend development of the interfaces
– Implementing user interfaces that align with the expectations of the designers you work with and with attention to details

Qualifications:

– Proven experience with HTML, CSS, jQuery and javascript
– Basic knowledge of REST APIs and microservices
– Knowledge of a Javascript framework : React, Angular or Vue
– Responsive/Mobile Design
– Proven experience with Figma and Adobe
– Advanced knowledge of Linux operating systems, including Debian, Ubuntu
– Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git)
– Portfolio of web, mobile and other digital application
– Experience working with designers for example in an agency is a must
– Capable of filling the gap between the design and development workflows.
– Experience with distributed systems design and cloud-based systems
– Scaling front end design with a design system
– Experience with UX/UI component libraries and tools
– Minimum of 2 to 5 years’ experience, preferably in an agency
– Advocate of Open Source and Clean Code
– Team spirit, communication and collaboration skills are a must
– You have English, Dutch and/or French spoken.

Deadline of Application: March 1, 2024

Start Date: As soon as possible

To apply, send your short letter of motivation, CV, and if available/relevant, your portfolio to hans.de.canck@vub.be and marieke.van.camp@vub.be

More information, contact: hans.de.canck@vub.be and marieke.van.camp@vub.be