Web Developer

On site

Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom

£ 140,000 / year

Full Time

03-03-2025

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Job Specifications

Web Developers - Newcastle - 5 days a week in the office - Greenfield

OB have partnered with a leading financial company, who are looking for multiple Web Developers to work on a ton of greenfield work.

You will be working alongside some of the best developers within the finance space on this project.

Candidates must have a degree from a Russell group university, please do not apply if you do not have this.

£50k - 140k + 10% Bonus + Pension

Stack - TypeScript or Node, React.js, TDD, AWS.

5 days on site in Newcastle

3 stage interview process, all can be done within 10 days.

About the Company

OB are an industry leading technology recruitment consultancy operating across the UK and Europe. Established in 2010 by Billy Jenkins and James Mace, we specialise across the entire tech industry - placing contract and permanent talent in technical roles, ranging from entry level to C-level positions. With more than a decade’s experience, we’re the number one agency for some of the most exciting technology brands in the UK including ASOS, SKY, BBC and SkyScanner. Our extensive talent pool is made up of the best technology ... Know more

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