Front-End UI / Full-Stack Software Developer
Location: Worcestershire
Working arrangement: Part-Time/Full-time, Hybrid/Office-based role. .
Salary: From £38,000, depending on experience
About the Role
Spire Technology Group is looking for a highly motivated Front-End UI / Full-Stack Software Developer who is keen to learn, apply new technologies and develop creative solutions for our customers.
The role will focus primarily on developing modern web application front ends;however, the successful candidate will also be expected to contribute across the full technology stack, including back-end services, secure client-server communication and database development.
This is an exciting opportunity to become a core member of a growing development team working within the Internet of Things (IoT) technology space. You will work alongside team members specialising in back-end systems while taking ownership of your own development tasks.
The successful candidate must be comfortable working independently and as part of a collaborative team. Training and domain knowledge will be provided, together with technical guidance from the Software Development Lead. Personal and technical development is actively encouraged.
Key Responsibilities
• Collaborate with coworkers to conceptualise, develop, and release
software.
• Design, develop and maintain modern, responsive web application
interfaces.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of application back ends
and RESTful APIs.
• Design, develop and maintain relational database schemas.
• Implement secure communication between application clients and servers.
• Work with end-users, developers and engineers to identify and define
application requirements.
• Test software and contribute to the development of automated tests.
• Investigate software defects and develop effective solutions.
• Report development progress, risks and technical issues.
• Conduct quality assurance to ensure that the software meets prescribed
guidelines
• Create and maintain product and technical documentation.
• Share knowledge and promote good development practices across the
team and wider company.
• Rolling out fixes and upgrades to software, as needed
• Securing software to prevent security breaches and other vulnerabilities
• Reviewing customer feedback to enhance user experience
• Suggesting alterations to workflow to improve efficiency and success
• Pitching ideas for projects based on gaps in the market and technological
advancements
Required Skills and Experience
• Full-stack development experience, including user interface design, secure
client-server communication and database access.
• Proven experience developing modern, responsive web application front
ends using a mainstream web framework.
• Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript.
• Experience with a modern front-end framework such as React, Angular or
Vue.js.
• Ability to understand, develop and maintain RESTful web APIs, including
their security requirements.
• Experience designing and managing relational database schemas.
• Familiarity with Git source control and collaborative software development
workflows.
• A strong aptitude for learning new technologies and working outside your
existing areas of experience.
• Good independent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to use initiative and take ownership of assigned work.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Desirable Skills and Experience
Experience in any of the following areas would be beneficial:
• .NET Core, ASP.NET Web API, Microsoft Azure and SQL.
• Proficiency in a server-side language or framework such as .NET, Node.js,
Python.
• Working knowledge of SQL databases such as SQL Server, MySQL or
PostgreSQL.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure or AWS.
• Experience with containerisation technologies such as Docker.
• Automated testing and continuous integration or delivery.
• Data analytics or machine learning.
• Internet of Things systems and applications.
Benefits
• Competitive salary from 38k per annum based on your previous
experience
• Market-leading, company-funded training courses and certifications
• Career progression opportunities
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Optional 2 further paid days leave working in your nominated charity of
choice
• Pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Engaging optional social events
• Modern office environment that promotes enjoyment and productivity
• A collaborative, team-oriented culture where everyone strives for
excellence
Candidates do not need to meet every desirable requirement. We are particularly interested in applicants who have strong development fundamentals, demonstrate initiative and are keen to expand their technical knowledge.
