full stack developer.

the role.

We have an amazing opportunity for a Full Stack Developer to join the Digital team with a busy specialist creative agency. Being part of a multi-skilled and innovative, integrated design agency team delivering primarily digital design services. As the developer, you will be responsible for the building of new Interactive Systems for our clients as well as performing maintenance on existing projects and developing new features. You will work closely with the design team giving feedback on the UX and design phases on the feasibility and possible UX issues.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop new user-facing and Back-end features.
• Build reusable code and libraries for future use.
• Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs.
• Optimise websites for maximum speed and scalability.
• Assure all projects follow security best practices.
• Collaborate with other team members and stakeholders.
• To produce all digital work for the client to the highest standards.
• To support in the growth of our digital team.
• Challenge and contribute towards the continual evolution of both our Production Process and Development Standards.
• To continually advance your own knowledge through frequent research

why you should apply.

This is a varied role which requires the Full Stack Developer to be inquisitive and responsive to the ever-evolving world of the web. Our innovative services include the latest in CGI and digital marketing including websites touchscreens and iPad apps, bespoke marketing suites, signage and brochures.

The company has been growing in strength for the past 30 years, the purpose-built office in Colchester is a hub of activity where the product starts, grows and finishes. The staff are highly valued, and it shows with the generous holiday package, gym membership and various other benefits such as cycle to work and the electric car scheme. The base offers onsite free parking and even Christmas shutdown.

what we’re looking for.

Do you have the skills we need? Can you use your knowledge to bring this company even further forward than it already is? If you have the passion for a new challenge in this ever-changing field, we are looking forward to hearing from you.

Skills:

• Solid understanding of OOP (esp. in JavaScript)
• React
• NodeJS
• REST APIs
• AWS (S3/RDS/DynamoDB)
• SQL
• Styled Components
• A working knowledge HTML5, CSS3 and SASS, including Pre-Processors, Task Runners, responsive design and graceful degradation techniques.
• Strong debugging skills with a desire to find the cause of difficult problems.
• Adobe Creative Suite and Sketch/Figma/XD
• Strong working knowledge of Git Version Control, and modern deployment processes

Wanting to stand out from the crowd? Then tell us about your experience with Serverless Architecture understand, Docker and Kubernetes and ThreeJS.

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Our team of Specialist Consultants have the skills, experience and passion to deliver a professional, personal and quality service. Our mission is to build long-term relationships and help clients and candidates find the perfect match.

If you require any reasonable adjustments such as access or information in an alternative format, please inform us soon as you are able so that we can make the appropriate adjustments

Whilst we would love to get back to every applicant, it is not always possible, so if you haven’t heard from us within 5 days, please note that your application has not been successful on this occasion.