Front End​/Back End Web Developer

Overview

Front End / Back End Web Developer – South East England, Berkshire. £65-75k

Frontend Developers work in highly motivated teams, committed to delivering valuable applications and services to customers. They ensure the software meets the agreed acceptance criteria and the team’s definition of done. From designing and developing, to testing, deploying and maintaining, up-to-date applications and services, they enable the company to deliver mission-critical communications solutions for customers.

• Design the architecture of new application components and achieve internal sign off for development specifications where required.
• Work within an Agile team to develop back-end applications and features to meet customer/project requirements.
• Thoroughly test new features or developments to make sure they perform the desired task correctly in all cases.
• Work with Quality Assurance teams/processes to validate builds ready for launch.

• Problem solve and fix bugs as discovered/reported.
• Perform ongoing maintenance or upgrade of the platform as required, following internal change procedures at all times.
• Share ideas and work on projects for improving applications, process or the wider platform.
• Review projects/deployments and learn lessons to improve future performance.
• Design and pilot prototype applications where required.
• Stay up to date with software development trends and technological advancements. Learn and test new technologies, frameworks and languages as relevant.

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM, Computer Science or related subject.

• Experience in source control, in particular Git.
• Experience working within an Agile environment, in particular Scrum, and applying supporting practices.
• Experience of frontend frameworks and libraries, in particular React.js.
• Server side web development experience, in particular in C# or PHP.
• Knowledge and experience working to OWASP ASVS or equivalent application security standards.
• Knowledge and experience working with accessibility standards such as Web Accessibility Content.
• Experience in developing containerising applications with Docker and using orchestration such as Kubernetes.
• Experience in using test tools such as Cypress, Jest, React Testing Library or Selenium Web Driver.
• Able to understand the impact of functionality on customers/appreciate customer needs.
• Logical approach to problem solving.
• Ability to manage complex tasks and meet deadlines.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, able to work in a team.