DEPT® - Full Stack Developer (12 month FTC)

Full Stack Developer is needed in Manchester, United Kingdom.

Client: DEPT®

Location: Manchester, United Kingdom

Contract: Contractor, Contractor, Contractor

Job Description

This is a 12-month fixed term contract. This role is part of our Personalised Content team, where we create emotive yet conversion-focused ideas, products, and campaigns at scale and speed. Our specialty lies in hyper-personalised, digital communications that change perceptions and influence market share for our clients including eBay, Uber, Walmart, and more.

As part of a dynamic and collaborative Product Development team, this role focuses on working closely with clients and their development teams. You’ll be involved in maintaining and improving complex web applications, experimenting with cutting-edge tools and technologies, as well as creating new applications from scratch. Whether refining existing systems or collaborating on new solutions, the work is diverse, challenging, and impactful.

Key Responsibilities

• Write neat, testable, reusable code and libraries for future use.
• Collaborate with other Developers or the Lead Developer to design and implement technical solutions for complex problems.
• Work effectively within a development team, sharing knowledge, seeking advice, and contributing to a supportive and productive environment.
• Participate in discussions with clients and team members about technical best practices and help teams identify optimal technical solutions.
• Demonstrate initiative in solving technical challenges and contribute to delivering projects on time.

Requirements

Must have:

• Strong knowledge of JavaScript (ES6+).
• Good knowledge of TypeScript.
• Comfortable with API integrations and creating micro services.
• Strong knowledge of React.
• Good knowledge of a React State Management such as Redux/Mobx.
• Good knowledge with Git.
• Understanding of Agile methodology, TDD, and best practices of the development process.
• Experience with at least one JavaScript testing framework.
• Ability to hand code standards-compliant code.
• Good experience with CSS and systems such as LESS and SASS.
• Basic backend knowledge: Node.js, MySQL.
• Good knowledge of the macOS/Unix command line.
• Basic knowledge of Linux/Unix administration.
• Good knowledge of debugging web applications.
• 2-3 years commercial experience.

Nice to have:

• Knowledge of other JavaScript frameworks such as Vue.js.
• Knowledge of Grunt, Webpack, or other bundling tools.
• Knowledge of best practices in an always up, always available service.
• Experience with app containerization tools like Docker.
• Knowledge of GraphQL.

Benefits

• Healthcare with Bupa or Medicash.
• 26 days’ holiday exclusive of bank holidays.
• Mental health support.
• Company pension scheme with The People’s Pension.
• Enhanced family-friendly policies.
• A flexible, hybrid working policy.
• Ride to work scheme.
• Buddy Program: You will be paired with a ‘Buddy’ to help you through your first weeks’ at DEPT®.
• Certification as a B Corp since 2021, and recognition as ‘Agency of the Year’ at The Lovies and The Webby Awards.
• Opportunity to work with clients of all sizes and across all industries.
• Support for skill development through training and certifications.
• Participation in the global annual DEPT® Cares Month,charity initiatives.

Company Culture

We are innovators at heart, always looking forward and thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. We have a deep skillset in tech and marketing and value curious, self-driven, talented people who never stop innovating. Our culture balances the capabilities of a large organization with the attentive care typical of smaller companies.

DEPT® is committed to making a positive impact on the planet and has been Climate Neutral and B Corporation certified since 2021.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At DEPT®, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine and encourage candidates to apply regardless of whether they meet all qualifications.