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DEPT®

Junior Front End Developer (12 month FTC)

On site

Manchester, United Kingdom

Freelance

31-03-2025

Job Specifications

This is a 12 month fixed term contract.

This role is part of our Personalised Content team. We create emotive yet conversion-focused ideas, products and campaigns at scale and speed. Our specialty is hyper-personalised, digital communications that change perceptions, shape new behaviours, and shift market share for our clients including eBay, Uber, Walmart, and more!

Job Purpose

As part of a dynamic and collaborative Product Development team, this role focuses on working closely with clients and their development teams. You’ll contribute to maintaining and improving complex web applications, experimenting with cutting-edge tools and technologies, and creating new applications from scratch. Whether refining existing systems or collaborating on new solutions, the work is diverse, challenging, and impactful.

Key Responsibilities

Write neat, testable, reusable code and libraries for future use
Collaborate with other Developers or the Lead Developer to design and implement technical solutions for complex problems.
Work effectively within a development team, sharing knowledge, seeking advice, and contributing to a supportive and productive environment.
Participate in discussions with clients and team members about technical best practices and help teams identify optimal technical solutions
Demonstrate initiative in solving technical challenges and contribute to delivering projects on time.


What We Are Looking For

Must have

Strong knowledge of JavaScript (ES6+)
Good knowledge of TypeScript
Comfortable with API integrations and creating micro services
Strong knowledge of React
Good knowledge of a React State Management such as Redux/Mobx
Good knowledge with Git
Understand of Agile methodology, TDD and best practices of the development process
Experience with at least one Javascript testing framework
Ability to hand code standards-compliant code
Good experience with CSS and systems such as LESS and SASS to compile style files
Basic backend knowledge: Node.js, MySQL
Good knowledge of the macOS/Unix command line
Basic knowledge of Linux/Unix administration
Good knowledge debugging web applications
Commercial experience


Nice to have

Knowledge in other javascript frameworks such as Vue.js would be beneficial
Knowledge of Grunt, Webpack or other bundling tools
Knowledge of best practices in an always up, always available service
Experience with app containerization tools like Docker
Knowledge of GraphQL


WE OFFER

Healthcare with Bupa or Medicash
26 days’ holiday exclusive of bank holidays
Mental health support
Company pension scheme with The People’s Pension
Enhanced family friendly policies
A flexible, hybrid working policy
Ride to work scheme
Buddy Program: You will be paired with a ‘Buddy’ to help you through your first weeks’ at DEPT®
A reputation for doing good. DEPT® has been a Certified B Corp® since 2021 and named ‘Agency of the Year’ at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards.
Awesome clients. Whether big or small, local or global — at DEPT® you’ll get the opportunity to work with clients of all sizes and across all industries. And we celebrate all of our successes together!
The opportunity for possibility. We want to enable you to do what you do best and help you develop your skills further with training, development and certifications.
Global annual DEPT® Cares Month in which employees come together and donate their skills to support local charities.


WHO ARE WE?

We are pioneers at heart. What does that mean? We are always looking forward, thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. We were born digital and we are a new model of agency, with a deep skillset in tech and marketing. That’s why we hire curious, self-driven, talented people who never stop innovating.

Our culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care. Meaning, that with people across 30+ countries, we’re big enough to provide you with the best tools, global opportunities, and benefits that help you thrive. While acting small by investing in you, your growth, your team, and giving you the autonomy to solve our clients problems, no matter where you are in the world.

DEPT® is committed to making a positive impact on the planet and since 2021 has been Climate Neutral and B Corporation certified.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION

At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.

Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine.

We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.

Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.

About the Company

We are a pioneering technology and marketing services company that creates end-to-end digital experiences for brands such as Google, KFC, Philips, Audi, Twitch, Patagonia, eBay and more. Our team of 4,000+ digital specialists across 30+ locations on 5 continents delivers pioneering work on a global scale with a boutique culture. We are committed to making a positive impact on the planet and since 2021 have been Climate Neutral and B Corporation certified. We are pioneers at heart. What this means, is that we are always le... Know more

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