Position: Senior Data Visualisation Specialist 
Location: London, UK
WorkStyle: London Hybrid based
Simple Machines. Data Engineered to Life™

Simple Machines is a leading independent boutique technology firm with a global presence, including teams in London, Sydney, San Francisco, and New Zealand. We specialise in creating technology solutions at the intersection of data, AI, machine learning, data engineering, and software engineering. Our mission is to help enterprises, technology companies, and governments better connect with and understand their organisations, their people, their customers, and citizens. We are a team of creative engineers and technologists dedicated to unleashing the potential of data in new and impactful ways. We design and build bespoke data platforms and unique software products, create and deploy intelligent systems, and bring engineering expertise to life by transforming data into actionable insights and tangible outcomes.

About the role

OurSenior Data Visualisation Specialist will be working with high performance engineering teams to deliver user interfaces for products used by advanced analytics, machine learning and data science teams.

For your application to be considered you must have:

• Strong consultative Engineering approach to Frontend Engineering
• Project experience in data visualisation libraries or tools such asD3.js, Chart.js, or similar.
• Some backend development experience, preferably within the JVM ecosystem 

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop business intelligence custom-built dashboards and data visualisations for analytics-driven applications.
• Work with Typescript, React, and Redux to build highly interactive and responsive user interfaces.
• Collaborate with data engineers, product managers, and business analysts to understand requirements and translate them into effective data visualisations.
• Use SQL to query and analyse data, ensuring visualisations are accurate, informative, and aligned with business goals.
• Contribute to backend development efforts (ideally within the JVM ecosystem) as needed to surface query results to the frontend.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest frontend and data visualisation technologies to continuously improve our BI solutions.

Experience:

• Extensive experience in frontend development, particularly with data visualisation for business intelligence.
• Proficiency in Typescript and React; strong knowledge of Redux for state management.
• Some backend development experience, preferably within the JVM ecosystem (e.g., Java, Kotlin, Scala).
• Proficient in SQL and capable of writing queries for data analysis and validation purposes.
• A solid understanding of data visualisation best practices and libraries, with a track record of building insightful, user-focused data displays.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with an ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills to convey complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders effectively.
• Experience with additionaldata visualisation libraries or tools such as D3.js, Chart.js, or similar.
• Familiarity with CI/CD practices and experience with modern development techniques.

Benefits

What We Offer in the UK:  

• Salary: Competitive salary and benefits package.  

• Pension: Up to 5% employer contribution, matching up to a 5% employee contribution, for a total of up to 10%.  

• Annual Leave: 4 weeks standard + 1 week additional annual leave over Christmas shut down period, plus public holidays.  

• Your Day - No Questions Asked: One additional day off per year, no explanation required!  

• Regular Lunches: Provided at team meet-ups and on workdays at Simple Machines' co-working space.  

• Health and Wellbeing Allowance: £1,250 allowance per year to be used for any food and non-alcoholic beverages during business hours, healthcare, gym memberships, sporting goods and accessories, and any wellness appointments.  

• Professional Development: £1,500 annual budget for training, courses, and conferences, with potential for additional funding.  

• Certifications: £2,500 annual budget for certifications and related courses.  

• Equipment Allowance: £1,500 for UK team members, plus Apple MacBook Pro laptops and necessary accessories.  

• Company Sick Leave: 10 days per annum, includes coverage for employee’s family.  

• Antenatal Support: Paid time off for antenatal appointments, including classes recommended by health professionals.  

• Terminal Illness Benefit: Three months' continuance of salary at full pay.