Front-End Software Engineering

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

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Get Career Ready

Complete work that simulates life on the job. 1-2 hours and self-paced.

Stand out in your application to Skyscanner. Show us you're a motivated candidate.

Get Career Ready

Complete work that simulates life on the job. 1-2 hours and self-paced.

Stand out in your application to Skyscanner. Show us you're a motivated candidate.

Why complete our Job Simulation

A risk-free way to experience work on the job with us at Skyscanner. Practice your skills with example tasks and build your confidence to ace your applications.

Self-paced1-2 hoursNo gradesNo assessmentsIntroductory

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.

Skills you will learn and practice:

JavaScript

React

Backpack

How it works

Complete tasks guided by pre-recorded videos and example answers from our team at Skyscanner. No live sessions, all self-paced.

Earn a certificate and add it to your resume and LinkedIn as an extra curricular activity.

Stand out in applications. Confidently answer interview questions and explain why you’re a good fit for our team.

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Tasks in this program

Task One: Create a Backpack React Web App

1-2 hours

Introductory

Use Skyscanner’s Backpack React library to build a basic web app.

What you'll learn

Receive an introduction to Skyscanner’s open-source collection of design resources and reusable guidelines, for use in all of their projects
How to set up your local development environment

What you'll do

Set up and customise your React application
Test your application

Reviews

Over 3800

5 Star Reviews

"It was nice being able to apply skills I learned in college in a setting that's closer to the real world, which also helps boost my confidence!"-- Student from My institution is not listed

"the use of the calendar component in real life made my practical skills better previously i have not made any calendars so it was challenging and fun"-- Student from Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology

"I can use the Skyscanner's own library. It provides the calendar component. There is no need for me to write the component from scratch. It avoids reinventing the wheel."-- Student

"Yes, I would highly recommend you Skyscanner for Flight Booking. · Skyscanner: · Skyscanner is the world's travel search website, saving you time and efforts. amazing website."-- Student from My institution is not listed

"I am glad to complete this virtual job simulation of Skyscanner. I am excited to learn more about the day work at Skyscanner. Thank you so much!"-- Student from Jain University

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