Junior Developer (ID: YksNQpUI)

We're looking for a motivated Junior Developer who is keen to learn, develop their technical skills and build a career within a collaborative digital agency environment.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone at the beginning of their software development career who wants to gain hands-on experience working on real client projects alongside an experienced and supportive development team.

You'll contribute to the development and maintenance of modern websites and applications, working on new features, bug fixes and ongoing improvements. You'll have the opportunity to work across a variety of projects, technologies and technical challenges, helping you discover your strengths and develop areas of specialism.

While developing your technical knowledge and proficiency in modern web technologies is important, we're equally interested in your attitude, communication skills and willingness to learn.

We're proud of our open, collaborative and ego-free engineering culture, so we're looking for someone who takes pride in their work, values feedback and enjoys being part of a team.

Key Responsibilities

As you develop in the role, you'll take on increasing responsibility across the following areas:

Task Planning and Estimation

•     Review assigned development tasks and develop an understanding of the work involved.
•     Ask questions and seek clarification where requirements are unclear.
•     Provide realistic estimates for assigned work and communicate any changes or potential delays.

Communication and Collaboration

•     Communicate clearly with Project Managers and Technical Leads about progress, challenges and potential blockers.
•     Proactively ask for guidance when needed and keep colleagues informed.
•     Work closely with developers, designers and other team members to deliver successful projects.

Development Environments

•     Become confident working within local development environments.
•     Set up, configure and run projects locally, troubleshooting common issues independently.
•     Develop an understanding of the tools and workflows used by the wider development team.

Design Implementation and User Experience

•     Translate designs and prototypes, including those created in Figma, into high-quality, functional interfaces.
•     Produce clean, maintainable and accessible front-end code.
•     Work closely with designers to understand design intent and highlight potential implementation challenges.
•     Consider usability, accessibility and consistency throughout the development process.

Technical Skills and Development

We don't expect you to know everything from day one. We're looking for a good foundation, a genuine interest in development and the enthusiasm to build your skills.

Front-end Development

•     Write clean, semantic HTML and modern CSS.
•     Develop interactive interfaces using JavaScript.
•     Understand the principles of responsive web design and modern browser compatibility.
•     Develop an awareness of accessibility standards and best practices.

JavaScript Development

•     Build and maintain user interface components using modern JavaScript (ES6+).
•     Develop an understanding of reusable, maintainable code and good development practices.

Content Management Systems

•     Demonstrate a basic understanding of CMS platforms, particularly WordPress.
•     Develop an understanding of CMS architecture, themes, plugins and the principles of custom development.

Testing and Quality

•     Check that your work functions consistently across modern browsers and devices.
•     Understand how to test interfaces across different screen sizes and identify potential issues.
•     Take responsibility for the quality and reliability of the code you produce.

Living Our Values

Our culture is a big part of what makes us a great place to work. We look for people who demonstrate our core values in their everyday approach.

• Trust: Communicate openly, be honest about challenges and feel comfortable asking for help when you need it.
• Innovation: Be curious, open to new ideas and willing to explore different approaches to solving problems.
• Ambition: Take feedback positively, learn from code reviews and continually look for opportunities to improve your technical skills.
• Ownership: Take responsibility for your work, follow tasks through to completion and take pride in the quality of what you deliver.
• Teamwork; Be supportive, approachable and collaborative. Work effectively with developers, designers and colleagues across the business, contributing positively to our office and wider team culture.

What We Can Offer You

We believe great work comes from happy, motivated people. We offer a relaxed and supportive working environment where everyone has the opportunity to learn, contribute and enjoy what they do.

Our benefits include:

•     A friendly, close-knit team and a relaxed working environment.
•     Flexible working hours, with a genuine appreciation for work-life balance.
•     25 days' annual holiday.
•     Cycle-to-work scheme.
•     Regular team lunches, Deliveroo treats and social events.
•     Access to our employee perks scheme, including free coffee, cinema tickets, discounts at major retailers, Spotify subscriptions and wellbeing benefits.
•     A fully stocked fridge.
•     Free on-site car parking.

The Opportunity

If you're passionate about web development, keen to learn from experienced professionals and excited by the idea of working on a variety of real-world digital projects, we'd love to hear from you.

You'll be more than just a junior developer. You'll be part of a close-knit team where your ideas are valued, your development is encouraged and you'll have the opportunity to make a genuine contribution from day one.

Requirements:

    Ability to commute reliably to Leeds or relocate before starting.
    Good command of written and spoken English.

Position: Junior Developer - Job Type: Permanent, Full-time - Salary: Up to £32,000 per year - Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire (office-based)