Junior/Mid-Level Web Developer

Debtt Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Debtt Group in Birmingham is seeking a Junior/Mid Web Developer to help maintain and improve in-house platforms. The ideal candidate will work closely with the Lead Developer, using Git and AI-augmented development to manage projects effectively.

Your responsibilities will include supporting existing applications, prototyping new features, and ensuring project delivery aligns with stakeholder expectations.

Strong communication skills and a problem-solving approach are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Practical experience in web development (Junior to mid-level).
• Strong engineering fundamentals and a pragmatic, problem-solving approach.
• Familiarity with version control and Git workflows, code review, and documenting changes.
• Comfortable working with AI coding assistants and modern prototyping tools.
• Good communication skills and ability to work closely with stakeholders and a Lead Developer.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support existing applications: troubleshoot, fix issues, and apply small enhancements.
• Own tickets end-to-end, from understanding requirements to delivering tested changes.
• Follow and maintain good engineering practices, including Git workflows.
• Prototype and deliver features using modern tooling and AI-assisted development.
• Communicate clearly with stakeholders and the Lead Developer to prioritize and deliver work.

Skills

Software Development

Debugging

Version Control (Git)

Code Review

Documentation

Stakeholder Communication

Problem Solving

Prototyping

Maintenance & Operations

Collaboration

Job description

Explicitly uses AI-augmented development ("Vibe Coding") and AI coding assistants for faster prototyping and delivery.

About the Role

Join the EDE team as a Junior/Mid Web Developer to maintain and improve a suite of in-house platforms, ensuring stability while delivering incremental digital improvements. Work closely with the Lead Developer using Git workflows and AI-augmented development ("Vibe Coding") to own tickets end-to-end and accelerate prototyping and delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and support existing applications: troubleshoot, fix issues, and apply small enhancements that improve internal users’ experience.
• Own tickets end-to-end, from understanding requirements to delivering tested changes.
• Follow and maintain good engineering practices, including Git workflows, code review, and documentation.
• Prototype and deliver features using modern tooling and AI-assisted development to accelerate delivery.
• Communicate clearly with stakeholders and the Lead Developer to prioritize and deliver work.

Requirements

• Practical experience in web development (Junior to mid-level).
• Strong engineering fundamentals and a pragmatic, problem‑solving approach.
• Familiarity with version control and Git workflows, code review, and documenting changes.
• Comfortable working with AI coding assistants and modern prototyping tools.
• Good communication skills and ability to work closely with stakeholders and a Lead Developer.

Team & Context

You will report to and collaborate with the Lead Developer within a small in-house EDE team. The role balances BAU operational stability with project-based improvements on a digital roadmap.

Skills

• Software Development
• Debugging
• Version Control (Git)
• Code Review
• Documentation
• Stakeholder Communication
• Problem Solving
• Prototyping
• Maintenance & Operations
• Collaboration