Junior Web Developer

Hollywood Bowl Group Plc; Hemel Hempstead; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in experiential family entertainment is seeking a Junior Front-End Engineer to join their dynamic digital team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to enhance online customer experiences through visually appealing and user-friendly web pages. With a focus on collaboration, you'll work closely with designers and back-end developers, utilizing modern technologies like React. The company values growth and development, providing ongoing training, a supportive work environment, and attractive perks. If you're passionate about web development and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

30 days holiday including bank holidays

Optional pension plan

Ongoing training and development

Free bowling / golf game vouchers

30% discount off food and drink

Employee Assistance Programme

Healthcare cash plan

Financial long service awards

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Electric Vehicle scheme

Qualifications

• 6 months to 2 years of experience in front-end development.
• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript with a focus on modern frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with designers and back-end developers to build responsive web pages.
• Develop reusable front-end components using frameworks like React.

Skills

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

React

Git

Responsive Design

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Tools

Jest

React Testing Library

Job description

About The Role

Are you a talented and motivated Junior Front-End Engineer eager to join a growing digital team?

Do you have a keen eye for design and strong problem-solving skills?

Are you passionate about growing in the exciting world of web development?

Are you looking for a business that is financially stable and has very exciting growth plans?

If so, then look no further!

The Why...

Join Hollywood Bowl Group as a Junior Front-End Engineer. In return, you'll get:

• 35-hour contract, plus 30 days holiday including bank holidays
• Additional days holiday with length of service up to three days
• Option to purchase or sell holiday
• Optional pension plan
• Ongoing training and development
• Free bowling / golf game vouchers every month
• 30% discount off food and drink for you and up to five friends
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family
• Opportunity to join our healthcare cash plan
• Financial long service awards
• A £15 donation to our dedicated charity partner when you complete your induction
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave benefits
• Access to the Electric Vehicle scheme

The What...

We are looking for a talented and motivated Junior Front-End Engineer to join our growing digital team. This role is perfect for someone with a keen eye for design, strong problem-solving skills, and a desire to grow in the exciting world of web development. You'll play a key part in enhancing our online customer experience, from booking journeys to engaging marketing campaigns, ensuring they are visually appealing, user-friendly, and performant.

Here's Some Of What You'll Be Doing

• Collaborate with designers and back-end developers to build and maintain responsive, accessible, and customer-friendly web pages and components.
• Develop and enhance reusable front-end components using modern frameworks like React.
• Debug and optimize existing front-end features to improve performance and usability across multiple devices and browsers.
• Ensure front-end code aligns with the company's branding guidelines and best practices.
• Participate in regular code reviews and contribute to improving the development workflow.
• Stay informed about emerging front-end technologies and tools that can help improve our digital platforms.

This role is based up to 3 days at our Hemel Support Office.

The Who...

To be a successful Junior Front-End Engineer, you'll have:

• 6 months to 2 years of experience in front-end development (internships and personal projects included).
• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Some familiarity with modern JavaScript frameworks, preferably React.
• Basic understanding of responsive and mobile-first design principles.
• Experience with version control tools like Git.
• Strong attention to detail, effective communication, and a collaborative mindset.
• Knowledge of CSS frameworks.
• Knowledge of Flutter, React Native, NextJS and other modern web / cross platform frameworks.
• Exposure to integrating front-end applications with RESTful APIs.
• Understanding of web performance optimization and accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG).
• Experience with front-end testing tools like Jest or React Testing Library.

Hollywood Bowl Group has a passion for bringing families and friends together for affordable fun and healthy competition. We are a market leader in experiential family entertainment with a growing estate across the UK and Canada, continuously expanding with new sites annually. We value diversity and inclusion, promoting equal opportunities and a collaborative workplace.