Junior Software Web Developer

Vanilla Recruitment; Market Harborough; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanilla Recruitment is helping a Market Harborough client recruit a Junior Web Developer to support web and e-commerce projects. You’ll build, maintain and optimise sites across multiple CMS platforms.

Hybrid working (two days in the office) with a Monday–Friday 9am–5pm schedule. You’ll report to the Project Manager and grow through hands-on delivery, client interaction and exposure to AI-enabled workflows.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in web development.
• Experience with CMS platforms, WordPress and Shopify (essential)
• Excellent desk management and organisational skills
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• An open and enthusiastic approach to AI and new technologies
• The ability to manage your workload and work collaboratively

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain and optimise websites and e-commerce platforms
• Work across multiple CMS and e-commerce systems, including: WordPress, Shopify, Magento, WooCommerce, Webflow, Other CMS platforms as required
• Troubleshoot bugs and resolve technical issues
• Ensure websites are secure, performant, mobile-friendly and SEO compliant
• Manage website migrations, updates, integrations and ongoing maintenance
• Act as a primary technical contact for assigned clients
• Attend client meetings and discovery sessions
• Manage client expectations and communicate project progress clearly
• Handle phone calls, emails and support requests professionally
• Translate technical requirements into practical solutions
• Work closely with account managers to deliver projects on time and within scope
• Utilise AI-powered tools and platforms to improve development workflows
• Identify opportunities to implement AI solutions for client projects
• Stay up to date with emerging AI technologies and best practice
• Assist in developing AI-enhanced digital experiences and automations

Skills

WordPress

Shopify

Magento

WooCommerce

Webflow

AI interest

Troubleshooting

Communication

Organisation

Job description

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm. Hybrid working (two days per week in the office once established)

Contract: Permanent, full-time

We are recruiting on behalf of a growing digital business based in Market Harborough who are looking to bring in a Junior Web Developer to support their web and e-commerce projects.

This role is ideal for someone early in their development career who has a solid technical foundation, is well organised, and is keen to learn, particularly around AI and emerging technologies.

Reporting to the Project Manager, you will work as part of a supportive team, assisting with the build, maintenance and improvement of websites for a varied client base.

Development & Technical Delivery

• Build, maintain and optimise websites and e-commerce platforms
• Work across multiple CMS and e-commerce systems, including: WordPress, Shopify, Magento, WooCommerce, Webflow, Other CMS platforms as required
• Troubleshoot bugs and resolve technical issues
• Ensure websites are secure, performant, mobile-friendly and SEO compliant
• Manage website migrations, updates, integrations and ongoing maintenance

Client Management

• Act as a primary technical contact for assigned clients
• Attend client meetings and discovery sessions
• Manage client expectations and communicate project progress clearlyHandle phone calls, emails and support requests professionally
• Translate technical requirements into practical solutions
• Work closely with account managers to deliver projects on time and within scope
• Utilise AI-powered tools and platforms to improve development workflows
• Identify opportunities to implement AI solutions for client projects
• Stay up to date with emerging AI technologies and best practice
• Assist in developing AI-enhanced digital experiences and automations

This role would suit someone who has:

• Minimum 2 years' experience in web development
• Experience with CMS platforms, WordPress and Shopify (essential)
• Excellent desk management and organisational skills
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• An open and enthusiastic approach to AI and new technologies
• The ability to manage your workload and work collaboratively