Senior Front End Developer

Betfred; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading betting company in Manchester is looking for a Senior Frontend Developer to join a new team. In this role, you will design the frontend of a greenfield web app using ReactJS and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, along with solid knowledge of ES2015. A competitive salary of £50,000 - £65,000 and various benefits are included.

Benefits

Competitive salary and pension contribution

Generous discretionary bonus schemes

Annual leave entitlement increases with service

Access to an online GP 24/7

Employee wellbeing support

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay

Long Service Recognition

Qualifications

• Proven experience creating rich internet applications using ReactJS.
• Significant commercial experience with web technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Expert knowledge of ES2015 and experience in Agile environments.

Responsibilities

• Write clean and maintainable code following software development processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software.
• Mentor Junior Developers to enhance their skills.

Skills

ReactJS

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

Node.js

Git

Webpack

Sass

Agile methodologies

Software design

Problem solving

Job description

We are setting up a new team to support our platform and we want a Senior Frontend Developer to join the new team early on in the process to work and take an active role in designing the implementation of a new greenfield web app frontend for the platform.

Responsibilities

• Write clean, maintainable and scalable code that meets the requirements of the project
• Debug and resolve software issues, including fixing bugs and optimizing performance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Designers, Testers, Project Managers and Product Owners, to deliver high-quality software
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers
• Implement and follow software development processes, including Agile and Scrum methodologies
• Stay up-to-date with new technologies and methods, applying this knowledge to improve software development processes
• Document software design, code and test procedures
• Participate in the estimation of software development projects
• Participate in customer and end-user interactions to gather requirements and provide support
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of technical documentation, including user manuals and help systems
• Mentor Junior Developers and assist with their professional development

Qualifications

• We are looking for a highly skilled frontend engineer with proven experience creating complex rich internet applications using the ReactJS framework. You will have a well-structured approach and will recognise the benefit of good system architecture and design in order to deliver the high standards we want.
• Significant commercial experience in the web stack; HTML, CSS and JavaScript
• Have proven experience in a similar role on a similar scale system
• Expert knowledge of ES2015
• Proven experience with ReactJS
• Experience writing middlewares in Node.js
• Use of build tools, particularly Webpack
• Unit and functional testing is a big bonus
• Source Control using Git
• CSS pre-processing with Sass
• Significant plus if you've got any .NET experience
• Experience working in an Agile environment
• Excellent knowledge of software and application design and architecture
• Experience in the gaming industry is a significant advantage
• An excellent communicator, both verbal and written
• Hard working and willing to go above and beyond learning new skills
• Love working as part of a team and collaborating with others
• An interest in troubleshooting and problem solving

Benefits

We recently migrated all of our customers onto our very own proprietary platform - so it's an exciting time to join us. With the help of our new platform, we're able to pioneer new products and drive more advanced, creative technologies. The result? Unrivalled experiences for millions of customers worldwide. Betfred's Technology department is driven by innovation, and you'll be at the heart of unlocking our new platform's potential. So, if you want to help shape the future of betting and gaming, then it's to time to join us.

We offer a variety of competitive benefits, some of which vary depending on the role you're recruited to. Some of what you can expect in this role includes:

• A competitive rate of pay and pension contribution ( £50,000 -£65,000)
• Generous discretionary bonus schemes, incentives and competitions
• An annual leave entitlement that increases with length of service
• Access to an online GP 24/7, 365 days a year for you and your immediate family.
• Employee wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay
• Long Service RecognitionAccess to a pay day savings scheme, financial coach and up to 40% of your earned wage ahead of payday, through Wagestream.