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Front-End Software Engineering

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Use Skyscanner’s open-source library to customise a web application as part of the front-end engineering team

Welcome to Skyscanner’s Front-End Software Engineering Job Simulation. We’re thrilled to have you here with us!

So what is a job simulation? It is a unique opportunity for you to take on practical tasks similar to what our own Skyscanner engineers would work on and get a true feel of what it’s like to work here as a front-end engineer. 

In this programme, you’ll develop the key technical skills in JavaScript, React, and Backpack to build a basic web app. This will give you the chance to see how our top engineers would have approached this task so that you can learn from them. You’ll also get a certificate upon completion that you can include on your CV and reference in an interview when you apply.

We can’t wait for you to showcase your skills during this program and learn more about a potential career at Skyscanner! We’re a group of talented, passionate individuals located across eight worldwide offices. Unafraid of innovation, we’re committed to making things better for everyone by leading the global transformation to modern and sustainable travel.

This program is self-paced. It takes approximately 1-2 hours to complete.

Skills Learned:

  • Create a Backpack React Web App
    Use Skyscanner’s Backpack React library to build a basic web app.

    • JavaScript Programming
    • React Development
    • Backpack
  • Finish Line

Experience Information

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