About the job

Front End Developer - Salary £33,500 -£37,500 dependent on experience

Location: Colchester Office / Hybrid

We have an excellent opportunity in our IT Team for an ambitious Developer who is looking to build on their experience to date.

The Front-end Developer plays a crucial role in creating engaging and user-friendly interfaces for our e-commerce platforms and other projects. The primary focus of the role will be on Front-end development, ensuring seamless user experiences across Rapid’s web applications. They work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality, scalable, and efficient solutions that align with our business objectives.

Front-end Development:

• Collaborate with designers to implement visual elements and user experiences.

• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code using C#, HTML, CSS, SCSS, and JavaScript.

• Ensure responsive design and compatibility across various devices. User Interface (UI) Implementation:

• Translate UI/UX designs into functional web components.

• Create interactive elements, animations, and responsive layouts.

• Optimise performance for fast loading times.

Collaboration:

• Work closely with back-end developers to integrate Front-end components.

• Supports the Marketing team by implementing event tracking and related marketing tools.

• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams (designers, product managers, etc.).

• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback.

Troubleshooting and Debugging:

• Investigate and resolve Front-end issues.

• Debug and fix UI-related bugs.

Technology Evaluation:

• Stay informed about emerging Front-end technologies.

• Evaluate their applicability to our projects.

Quality Assurance:

• Develop with security of systems and data in mind. Influence security requirements.

• Use agreed project control tools and to suggest process improvements or alternative tools.

• Adhere to the processes and procedures set out in the Company’s Quality Management System

• Work towards the company’s QHSE objectives and ensure actions or tasks are completed and implemented permanently where required.

• Creates, uses and maintains unit tests and other automated tests where appropriate

• Conduct basic testing to ensure functionality and performance.

• Collaborate with colleagues for further testing.

General:

• Responsible for their own performance, and to support their team in achieving all targets and job standards set out by the Software Development Manager.

• Adaptable and flexible in their approach to work.

• Work efficiently and effectively as part of a team.

• To be curious and always looking for a better way to perform a task, in order to improve efficiency.

• Communicative and respectful of all workers within Rapid and their working environment.

• Understand how each task within the team impacts on the overall Client / Customer Experience of Rapid and ensure that they are striving to make this the best possible experience for all concerned.

• Actively participate in internal / external training linked to professional and personal development opportunities.

• Perform any reasonable task that is required of them by their Manager.

Role Specific Attributes

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

• Required: C#, HTML, CSS, SCSS, and JavaScript.

• Responsive design principles.

• 1 – 2 years experience developing eCommerce or line of business applications.

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

• Desirable: Front-end frameworks (e.g. Vue.js (preferred), React, or Angular), CSS libraries (Foundation (preferred), Bootstrap, FlexBoxGrid)

Why Rapid?

At Rapid, our purpose is all about creating the ‘Environment for Success’. It is our purpose to inspire belief and create a supportive environment for learning, building competence and experience to lead a successful career.

As part of our ‘Inspired People’ in ‘Winning Teams’ strategy, we believe in the potential of everyone in our business and provide a fantastic environment with amazing people managers to drive growth.

We ensure that every person has business goals and KPIs, personal growth goals, great conversations about development and career aspirations and, market competitive financial rewards that inspire us all to succeed.

Join a great place to enjoy growth

• Our inspiring Purpose, Vision, Goals and Values

• Be part of a Great Place to Work

• Wellbeing at the top of our agenda

• Growth Performance Success

• Rapid University & Personal Growth

• Celebrating Success through great rewards

Benefits

Competitive benefits package: Our people are the core of our business, and we work hard to support a culture of responsibility and recognition.

• 21 days holiday (increasing by one day per full calendar year to a maximum of 25) + statutory public holidays
• 5.5% Employer Pension Contribution
• Medicash Healthcare Cash Plan
• Secure complimentary parking
• Hybrid Working
• Complimentary refreshment stations
• Annual bonus scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric Vehicle Lease Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life Assurance
• Buy / Sell Holiday
• Training Courses
• Staff Discount