Software Developer Front End
Full-time (37 hours per week)
Based in Taunton, Somerset, close to J25 of the M5.
The role
Develop, test, and deploy scalable and maintainable web applications using React, Vite, NextJS, and TypeScript.
Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following best practices.
Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.
Troubleshoot and debug issues and optimise performance.
Stay up to date with the latest industry trends and technologies to ensure our applications remain current and competitive.
Mentor junior developers and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
What can you bring to WPA?
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 3 – 5 years of professional experience in front-end development.
- Strong proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript.
- Thorough understanding of React and its core principles, including React hooks, state management, and context API.
- Knowledge of RESTful APIs and experience in integrating front-end applications with back-end services.
- Familiarity with NodeJS and NPM tooling.
- Experience with code versioning tools such as Git.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills and a proactive attitude towards overcoming challenges.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work independently and in a team-orientated environment.
- Proactive and self-motivated with a strong desire to learn new technologies.
Additional Desirables:
- Experience with Vite and its ecosystem.
- Experience with NextJS and its ecosystem.
- Familiarity with front-end development tools such as ESLint and Prettier.
- Familiarity with testing frameworks and methodologies using tools such as Vitest and React Testing Library.
- Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices within an Azure Infrastructure
A great career. A great place to work.
Your long-term commitment, passion and desire to always be the best you can, will be rewarded. We will help you to develop the career you have been waiting for.
Benefits include
- Competitive starting salary.
- Flexible Holiday entitlement that increases with length of service and which can be bought and sold subject to certain maxima and minima.
- Comprehensive induction programme.
- A commitment towards your ongoing training to help you develop the career you want.
- Gain recognised professional qualifications as appropriate.
- Contributory pension.
- Participation in WPA's annual companywide bonus incentive scheme, Partnership for Excellence.
- Access to an Occupational Health Nurse, Employee Assistance Programme with face to face counselling and a free annual flu vaccination.
- Two paid charity leave days per annum.
- Free on-site parking in WPA's secure car park.
- Private health insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Subsidised onsite restaurant.
- Monthly awards to recognise employee achievements.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Charging points for environmentally friendly vehicles.
- Remote GP Services - access to a remote GP 24/7, free to use for employees, partners and their dependants.
- Employee Cash Plan, specifically designed for employees and child dependants - partners can be added.
- Length of Service awards - financial awards for each five completed years of service.
How to apply
Before submitting your application, please ensure you have a clear understanding of the role and why you think you may be suitable. If you have any queries at all about the role, you are welcome to contact us to discuss these first.
Completing the application form is the first step of the recruitment process and it is your opportunity to demonstrate why you are the most suitable candidate for the job. It is your chance to make sure that with the right effort, your application stands out amongst others.
It is essential that any information provided is accurate, legible and comprehensive as thorough recruitment vetting procedures take place which will verify the content of your CV, including (but not limited to): examination dates and grades, previous employment checks including job titles and dates of employment, any gaps in employment and convictions/cautions/reprimands/final warnings. Some checks are undertaken as part of the recruitment process, but all job offers are subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), fraud prevention and credit checks, references, proof of eligibility to work in the UK, residency and identity, proof of qualifications (where appropriate) and National Insurance number.
Please download and save the application form to your computer. You will then be able to complete the form electronically. Save and send your completed application form and covering information to careers@wpa.org.uk
Any information that you supply to WPA will be processed in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018. For further details of our Information Security Policy please visit www.wpa.org.uk/privacy
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