Developer Job Details
Our projects are based around the process of presenting complex information in an interactive, visually interesting and clear manner.
We build everything using web technologies and consider visual aesthetics and user experience as deeply as the technical implementation.
At this point we are growing the team on site in our Edinburgh office, so the roles aren't suited to those looking for fully remote working.
Technical Background
Rather than looking for people with experience in the latest libraries, we are more interested good developers that are motivated to learn.
Our primary stack includes:
- Typescript, React, GraphQL, and PostgreSQL
- We also work heavily with WebGL and GLSL
General Requirements and Bonus Skills
Good interpersonal and collaboration skills are essential, as you would be expected to challenge and inspire others in the team, share experience and help define the future direction of the products.
Bonus skills might include:
- Native mobile app development
- Contributions to the open-source community
- Presented at conferences related to web technologies
Previous examples of work such as production sites, personal projects, open-source contributions, or video demos are beneficial to show.
Work & Benefits
- A full-time role of 35 hours per week with flexible working hours
- A hybrid work routine where most people work from home on Wednesday and Friday
- 34 holidays per year (including public holidays taken at any time)
- Competitive salary based on experience and a future opportunity to share in the success of the company
- Nest pension scheme with 5% company contributions
- Latest MacBook Pro (with external 4k screen in the office)
- Individual annual budget for professional development like conference trips or training courses
- Time and support for preparing and presenting at local meet-ups
- A visit to the head office in Munich
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Secure bike storage and on site showers
- Fruit and snacks plus a stocked fridge for social drinks
- A very nice top floor office on the corner of St Andrew Square in the city centre. We have great views across Edinburgh and the Firth of Forth, and only two minutes walk from the bus, trams and Waverley station.
The team has a diverse mix of skills with backgrounds in literature, philosophy, medicine, maths, physics and computer science. As life-long learners we have a broad range of interests beyond our own specialisms.
We aim to foster an intellectually stimulating environment with an inclusive culture. We put emphasis on the craft of our work and sharing of knowledge within the team to ensure that we can all grow and improve together. We would love for you to contribute to that!
If this interests you then email us and we can start a conversation.
About KPV LAB Edinburgh
Formed in late 2017, KPV LAB Edinburgh is part of the international KPV Group, which has its headquarters in Munich, Germany.
The Edinburgh team (currently 15 people) is a software studio building next-generation platforms and experiences to explore and visualise knowledge and information.
Our products have a particular focus on managing data in time and space and encompass the fields of history, literature, science, music and business intelligence.
Our drive is to create new ways to explore and interact with knowledge that reveal meaningful insights and experiences.
We are in the privileged position of having full control over the implementation, direction and timing of our projects thanks to solid long-term backing.
This is a unique opportunity to work on a very novel and innovative project within a company that wants to do it right, without unnecessary compromise!