Junior Front End Software Engineer

About Us

DeepSea is a maritime technology leader, providing a unified optimisation platform that helps shipping companies cut fuel consumption, reduce emissions, and transform vessel performance across entire fleets.

Built on the most advanced maritime AI data pool in the world, DeepSea’s platform powers everything from vessel monitoring to advanced automation - helping clients achieve measurable results with clarity, speed and scale.

We are trusted by some of the world’s most forward-thinking ship owners and operators, and our team spans Greece, the UK, Armenia, Romania, Singapore and Japan. As the shipping industry undergoes enormous change, we are at the centre of that transition - helping our customers take control, reduce risk, and build competitive advantage.

About the position

We are looking for an experienced Front End Developer to join our team. You will develop intuitive products and internal tools based on user, product and business requirements, in collaboration with your Team Leader, Back End Software team, Architect and Product Department.

Our products are used by shipping company engineers and captains to optimise the technical operations and navigation of their vessels based on our in-house developed AI and optimisation algorithms. You will need to gain a good understanding of the domain and our research output to design improvements that make our backend infrastructure scalable and cover our customers’ needs.

Main responsibilities:

• Deliver intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces that enhance usability and overall user experience.

• Develop and maintain React-based frontend applications with clean, scalable, and maintainable code.

• Integrate frontend components with backend services, including in-house AI and optimization algorithms for vessel technical operations and navigation.

• Optimize application performance to ensure fast load times, responsiveness, and smooth interactions.

• Collaborate closely with backend engineers, architects, and DevOps teams to deliver end‑to‑end product features.

• Leverage modern development tools and AI‑assisted coding workflows to improve productivity and code quality.

• Work with modern build tools and development workflows to ensure efficient delivery and high-quality releases.

Requirements

Main Requirements:

• BSc degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).

• 1–4 years of professional experience in web development.

• Good working knowledge of React.js and understanding of its core principles (components, hooks, state management).

• Solid understanding of JavaScript (ES6+) fundamentals.

• Basic hands-on experience with state management libraries (e.g., Redux, React Redux, or Redux Toolkit).

• Good knowledge of HTML5 and CSS3.

• Understanding of responsive design principles and CSS layout techniques (Flexbox).

• Familiarity with CSS frameworks such as Bootstrap (v4+).

• Basic familiarity with CSS preprocessors (e.g., SASS) is a plus.

• Experience using Git for version control.

• Exposure to modern frontend build tools (e.g., Webpack) and package managers (npm).

• Basic familiarity with Node.js development environment.

• Willingness and ability to use AI coding assistants to improve productivity and code quality.

• Strong problem-solving skills and eagerness to learn and grow within a collaborative team environment.

Nice to have:

• Exposure to backend technologies such as Java and/or Python.

• Familiarity with additional frontend frameworks (e.g., Vue.js, Angular).

• Understanding of Agile/Scrum development methodologies.

• Awareness of UI/UX best practices and attention to detail in implementation.

• Interest or exposure to AI-driven systems or optimization-based applications.

What we offer

You will be part of a dynamic team focused on delivering results and continuous improvement while disrupting the industry, and will also receive:

• Competitive remuneration package: Skill & experience-based salary and eligibility for additional employee benefits.

• Health Package: Private health insurance coverage and mental health - therapist benefit

• Paid leaves: emergency and medical leaves.

• Learning and Development Package: Access to courses platform and eligibility for seminars, conferences and workshops

• Remote Flexibility: Great office space in the heart of Athens with hybrid option.

At DeepSea, we are looking for people who share our values and are aligned with our mission. It is important to us to ensure that no-one who is eager and capable of contributing constructively to our team is excluded because of ethnic or social origin, gender or sexuality, age or family status, disability or medical conditions etc. Diversity is well-proven to be a vital characteristic of teams that succeed, so we do everything we can to make our environment welcoming and safe for everyone.

Data Privacy

The company ensures that the personal data of candidates is handled with care and in compliance with GDPR regulations. Your personal data will be stored securely and only for the duration necessary under the law. If the recruitment process is unsuccessful, your data will be retained for 5 (five) years to consider you for future opportunities. After this period, your data will be deleted or destroyed. In case you do not wish for the company to keep your CV and personal data, please send an email to dpo@deepsea.ai.