Developer

Watchfinder; West Malling; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits scheme

Healthcare packages

Team-oriented culture

Job summary

Watchfinder in West Malling is looking for a developer to design and develop scalable and high-quality web applications. The role encompasses front-end and back-end development, testing automation with Playwright, and collaboration with teams to deliver features.

Ideal candidates will have experience in various programming languages, including JavaScript/TypeScript and Python, and will be well-versed in best coding practices and test-driven development. Benefits include a generous scheme and a sociable working environment.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Playwright for end-to-end testing.
• Proven track record of improving test coverage and evolving automation frameworks.
• Solid software development background with experience in JavaScript/TypeScript, Angular (or similar), REST APIs, C#, MVC, Python, SQL/T-SQL.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable, high-quality web applications.
• Contribute to both front-end and back-end development.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-structured code following best practices.
• Implement and maintain end-to-end tests using Playwright.

Skills

Playwright

JavaScript/TypeScript

Angular (or similar)

REST APIs

C#

MVC

Python

SQL/T-SQL

Git

Azure DevOps

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

AWS

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Job description

Make an impact by designing and developing scalable, high‑quality web applications that span both front‑end and back‑end development.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable, high‑quality web applications.
• Contribute to both front‑end and back‑end development.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well‑structured code following best practices.
• Design, implement, and maintain end‑to‑end tests using Playwright.
• Work alongside feature development to ensure testability is built in from the start.
• Promote and apply TDD and automated testing principles.
• Ensure code is reliable, testable, and aligned with SOLID principles.
• Support improvements to testing frameworks, standards, and processes.
• Work closely with engineers, designers, and stakeholders to deliver features.
• Upskill and support the team in Playwright and automated testing techniques.
• Share best practices through pairing, reviews, and informal sessions.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and improve execution, reporting, and feedback loops.
• Use tools such as Git and Azure DevOps (or similar) to manage delivery.

Qualifications & Experience

• Strong experience with Playwright for end‑to‑end testing.
• Proven track record of improving test coverage and evolving automation frameworks.
• Solid software development background with experience in JavaScript/TypeScript, Angular (or similar front‑end frameworks), REST APIs, C#, MVC, Python, SQL/T‑SQL.
• Experience with unit testing, integration testing, and Test‑Driven Development (TDD).
• Strong understanding of test architecture and maintainable test design.
• Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with code versioning tools such as Git and Azure DevOps (or similar).
• Knowledge of SOLID principles and common design patterns.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, including messaging and deployment concepts.
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as AWS CDK, CloudFormation, or Terraform.
• Awareness of security and data protection best practices.

Benefits

• Work with a passionate HQ team focused on watches and technology.
• Generous benefits scheme, including discounts and healthcare packages.
• Opportunity to join a business expanding globally.
• Friendly, sociable team culture.