Graduate Front End Software Developer - Yokogawa Marex

Yokogawa Marex; Cowes; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Yokogawa Marex offers an exciting opportunity for a graduate frontend software developer in Cowes. The role involves developing web applications, designing software components, and ensuring quality standards. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Computer Science or IT, along with knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript. This position promises growth within a global organization, competitive salary, and various benefits.

Benefits

Pension contributions

Death in service cover

Healthcare

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Opportunities for international travel

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in a software development environment focused on web technologies.
• Technical background and understanding of the software development lifecycle.
• Experience with frontend frameworks such as Vue, React, or Angular is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop web applications and implement complex software components.
• Create and review functional and design specifications.
• Plan, design, and develop tests to meet quality metrics.

Skills

HTML5

CSS3

JavaScript

TypeScript

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Computer Science

Information Technology

Tools

Microsoft Visual Studio

DevOps

GitHub

SQL databases

Job description

Yokogawa Marex has an exciting opportunity for a graduate frontend software developer with experience in user interface development.

Reporting to the Software Development Manager, as a graduate frontend developer in our software development team, you will have a Bachelor level degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a similar field, with one to two years of experience in a software development environment focused on web technologies.

You will develop web applications and be responsible for designing and implementing complex software components, adhering to quality processes that lead to the delivery of high-quality, responsive applications and solutions that meet customer requirements.

You should have a technical background and understanding of the software development lifecycle, with experience in design, implementation, and testing.

Yokogawa Marex, a division of Yokogawa UK Limited, is a specialist software solutions company that develops and delivers software solutions providing valuable insights and actionable information to operate facilities effectively, efficiently, and safely in a profitable and more sustainable way.

As a Frontend Developer, you will:

1. Create and review requirements, functional and design specifications for developing complex frontend solutions.
2. Work closely with the project manager to create and execute frontend development projects, delivering high-quality products.
3. Develop, modify, and review frontend components, adhering to quality standards in line with requirements, functional, and design specifications.
4. Plan, design, and develop tests (including automated unit tests) to meet quality metrics.
5. Diagnose and assist the support team in resolving frontend issues, including usability, configuration, and coding.
6. Optimize the use of technology in developing software solutions.

We are looking for a colleague with:

1. Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
2. Knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript/TypeScript.
3. Enthusiasm, excellent communication skills (verbal and written), customer focus, problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work in a team.
4. Working knowledge of Windows and Office.

Desirable but not essential:

1. Experience with frontend frameworks such as Vue, React, or Angular, and development using ASP.NET Core.
2. Experience with software development in Microsoft Visual Studio, DevOps, and GitHub.
3. Experience with modern frontend build tools (Webpack, Vite).
4. Experience with SQL databases (MySQL, SQL Server, Oracle).
5. Awareness of current technology and software trends.

What you can expect from us:

1. Work at our offices in Cowes, Isle of Wight, with a 37-hour workweek (Monday to Friday), with flexibility to meet business needs.
2. A permanent contract with a competitive salary based on experience.
3. Benefits including pension contributions, death in service cover, bonus, healthcare, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with increments based on service length.
4. Challenging opportunities within a global organization that encourages responsibility and offers career growth.
5. Innovative high-technology products and services.
6. Opportunities for international travel.

Note: At the employment offer stage, we will conduct DBS, education, and employment checks on all candidates.

Application deadline: 04/06/2025

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