Junior Web Developer

WRU - Welsh Rugby Union; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An organization in sports is seeking a Junior Web Developer to join their agile Scrum team. You will contribute to developing a flagship web application aimed at transforming the digital landscape of Welsh Rugby and support other critical applications. Ideal candidates will have over a year of web development experience and familiarity with .NET and React technologies, along with solid problem-solving and communication skills. This position offers a salary of £35,000 and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Salary Sacrifice Pension

Life assurance scheme

WRU Group Ticket Allocation

Employee assistance programme

Hybrid working arrangements

Free stadium parking and gym

Store and tour discounts

Partnership offers

Eye Care Voucher Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• 1+ years’ experience as a Web Developer or similar role.
• Familiar with .NET and React tech stack.
• Awareness of cloud technology, particularly AWS.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of a flagship web application.
• Support continuous development of other major applications.

Skills

Web Development

.NET

React

Problem-solving

Communication

Collaboration

Scrum

Job description

Closing Date: 10 September 2025

Salary: £35,000.00

The Person

We are seeking a talented Junior Web Developer to join our small but agile Scrum team. The ideal candidate will contribute to the development of a One Wales flagship web application that will transform the digital landscape of Welsh Rugby. The candidate will also contribute to the continuous development of other major applications used throughout the professional and community game. The individual will be joining during a period of multiyear investment to build one of the most advanced digital tools in world rugby.

Qualifications

• 1+ years’ experience as a Web Developer or similar role.
• Familiar with the following tech stack: .NET, React.
• Awareness of cloud technology, particularly AWS.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Experience working within Scrum/Agile teams.

WRU Requirements

The WRU require that individuals are proficient in IT skills, specifically Microsoft packages. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential, along with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Ability to communicate through Welsh and a valid UK Driver's License are desirable. This role is subject to a basic/enhanced DBS check.

The Perks

As a permanent member of the WRU Group, you will have access to our full range of employee benefits, including:

• Salary Sacrifice Pension (5% employee contribution, matched by WRU)
• Life assurance scheme
• WRU Group Ticket Allocation
• Employee assistance programme
• Team Tactics – hybrid working arrangements
• Free stadium parking and gym
• WRU Group store and tour discounts
• WRU Group partnership offers
• Eye Care Voucher Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Our Values

The WRU Group is committed to developing a culture where all employees are equally valued and respected. Our aims, along with our vision and mission, are underpinned by our core values: Integrity, Excellence, Success, Courage, Family, & Humour.

Inclusion At The WRU

The WRU Group is committed to building diverse, high-performing, and engaged teams across Welsh Rugby. We aim to provide a people-first culture where everyone can belong, be heard, and respected. We are happy to discuss our Crys I Bawb EDI Strategy (2024-2029) and invite you to read more about our commitment in our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Policy.

Diversity Monitoring

We know that we deliver better services when our workforce reflects the full range of backgrounds and experiences in the society we serve. To support this, we ask you to fill out a short monitoring form. This information will remain confidential and will only be used to monitor the inclusivity of our selection process. You may choose 'prefer not to say' if you prefer not to answer any question.