Software Developer

JR Rix and Sons; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Hull and East Yorkshire is looking for a passionate web developer to join their dynamic team. You'll be responsible for developing innovative solutions, working with cutting-edge technologies like JavaScript and Node.js. The ideal candidate is driven, loves challenges, and has solid experience in web development. Join us to make a positive impact and help revolutionize our operations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with web development using various front-end frameworks.
• Knowledge of Jamstack and static site generation.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices.
• Experience in back-end data processing and integration.
• Understanding of authentication, user access, and security.

Responsibilities

• Write interface APIs between internal software systems and 3rd party accountancy packages.
• Lead development of a carbon accounting platform.
• Support maintenance of existing tech platforms.

Skills

Web development

Front-end frameworks

DevOps

Back-end data processing

User access and security

Tools

JavaScript

Node.js

GraphQL

Svelte

Rust

ASP.NET

Golang

Job description

Company Overview

JR Rix and Sons Ltd is a dynamic business with 150 years' worth of tradition, mixed with a forward-thinking attitude and commitment to change. Starting out in the 1870's as a shipping company, the group is involved in several industries that have developed along with Hull and East Yorkshire's changing economic climate. Activities range from software development to renewable energy, to providing fuel to homes to caravan manufacturing. There's always something new around the corner too.

Our Vision & Growth

As part of a drive to revolutionise the way the group operates, we are looking for talented developers who want to own their role as part of a growing and ambitious team. The group have not only embraced home working, but we have also created dedicated space for innovation in our new head office overlooking Hull Marina. This has attracted several new hires across the business into technology-based roles.

Technical Stack

When it comes to our tech stack, we're always on the hunt for the best tools. We currently support products developed in JavaScript with Node.js as a framework interacting with relational databases, GraphQL and other internal and external APIs. Our front end stack is very much tailored for each solution and includes Svelte, 11ty, Alpine and a number of cloud or bare metal deployments.

Key Deliverables

1. Write interface APIs between internal software systems and other 3rd party accountancy packages, using import and export scripts.
2. Lead on the development of a carbon accounting platform.
3. Support the development and maintenance of existing tech platforms.

Technologies

• Cloud
• CMS
• GraphQL
• JavaScript
• Mobile
• Rust
• Svelte
• Web
• Golang
• UX UI Design
• ASP.NET
• NodeJS
• DevOps

Candidate Profile

We want an individual who is fanatical about development. Someone who has a passion for making the world a better place, is constantly learning and has an unwavering commitment to problem solving. You'll be responsible for creating and maintaining software platforms, working in collaboration with some of the best developers in the Yorkshire area. You'll love technology, staying up to date on the latest and greatest tools. Not only that but you'll like talking about it with other like-minded individuals and experiment for fun.

Why Us? Our business has had a reputation as one of Yorkshire's top employers for 150 years and now we're building digital capability to create new products that help empower employees, enable organisations to achieve net zero targets and transform the future of work. If you like variety, discussing challenges with knowledgeable individuals and working in an entrepreneurial environment, then this is the opportunity for you.

Who Are You? Someone with passion, drive and enthusiasm for what they do. Someone who thinks about the bigger picture and wants to make a positive impact on the world around them. You will also have experience in:

Key Skills

• Experienced web developer using a variety of front-end frameworks.
• Jamstack and static site generation knowledge.
• DevOps experience.
• Back-end data processing and integration.
• Authentication; User access and security.