Front-end Software Developer

Procter & Gamble; Wallsend; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consumer goods company is seeking a Front-End Software Developer at their Newcastle Innovation Centre. In this role, you will design and support top-notch IT testing solutions, collaborating closely with UI/UX designers. This position requires a bachelor's degree in Computer Science and proficiency in front-end frameworks like React. You will be part of a supportive environment, with a strong focus on career development and diverse benefits including a competitive salary and bonus structure.

Benefits

Competitive Salary and Benefits

Annual bonus based on business results

Double Match Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

P&G Contributed Share Programme

25 Days' Holiday

Continuous career development and mentoring

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in front-end software engineering and requirements management.
• Solid understanding of SDLC and agile methodologies.
• Proficiency in at least one front-end framework, preferably React.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Interest in leveraging IT to drive innovation.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to create exceptional front-end interfaces.
• Transform system requirements into maintainable, high-quality code.
• Ensure compliance with quality assurance and IT policies.
• Design and execute test plans to identify software defects.
• Follow the software development life cycle (SDLC) and CI/CD strategies.
• Monitor software performance post-deployment to enhance user experiences.
• Implement new features and fixes in partnership with business stakeholders.
• Continuously improve the codebase and DevOps processes.
• Share best practices and contribute to team expertise.

Skills

Front-end software engineering

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

React

Version control systems

Bug tools

Job description

Passionate about developing cutting-edge IT testing solutions for global initiatives? Want to drive technology for a company behind globally admired brands like Pampers, Gillette, and Ariel? Then join P&G as a Front-End Software Developer at our Newcastle Innovation Centre, where you'll play a key role in designing, building, and supporting best-in-class IT testing solutions.

Here you'll be responsible for developing the front end of innovative applications, focusing on creating an optimal user experience for product design, formulation, and testing. Once these applications are launched, your role will evolve to include ongoing enhancements and operational support, emphasizing a data-first architecture that maximizes flexibility and integrates seamlessly with essential systems. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to transformative solutions that impact our global operations.

What Success Looks Like:

• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to create exceptional front-end interfaces.
• Transform system requirements into maintainable, high-quality code with cross-functional teams.
• Ensure compliance with quality assurance and IT policies, delivering robust solutions.
• Design and execute test plans to identify software defects and ensure specifications are met.
• Follow the software development life cycle (SDLC) and CI/CD strategies for seamless deployment.
• Monitor software performance post-deployment to enhance user experiences.
• Implement new features and fixes in partnership with business stakeholders.
• Continuously improve the codebase and DevOps processes while staying informed on industry trends.
• Share best practices and contribute to team expertise.

Our Offer to You

• Responsibilities as of Day 1: you will feel the ownership of your work and your impact on the business from the very beginning.
• Competitive Salary and Benefits: We consistently benchmark our salaries against top competitors and every P&G employee's salary is reviewed at least annually so there is ample room for growth. In addition to this you'll receive an annual bonus based on business results. P&G take a Total Rewards approach meaning on top of your salary, you can expect a whole range of benefits including: Double Match Pension Scheme; Private Medical Insurance; P&G Contributed Share Programme; 25 Days' Holiday and more.
• Build from Within Career: You'll collaborate with passionate individuals and receive both formal training and day-to-day mentoring from your manager. As a 'build from within' company, our people start at entry level and progress through the organization. When we make a job offer, it's with the expectation that you will grow into one of our future leaders, and to help you get there, you will work closely with skilled P&G colleagues for mentoring and coaching at every step.
• Multifaceted, and supportive work environment: Employees are at the core of P&G, we value every individual and promote work/life balance.

Right to work

For this role, you will need to provide your own, continuous (i.e. not time limited) right to work in the UK from Day 1 of employment without requiring sponsorship from P&G. P&G is legally required to ensure all candidates have the right to work in the UK from Day 1 of their employment. All applicants will therefore be asked to provide evidence of their right to work at the conclusion of the recruitment process as a condition of employment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in front-end software engineering and requirements management.
• Solid understanding of SDLC and agile methodologies.
• Proficiency in at least one front-end framework, preferably React.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Interest in leveraging IT to drive innovation.

Desirable

• Familiarity with bug tools and version control systems.
• Understanding of Information Security and Operational Excellence.