Junior Front End Developer
Job Summary
Junior Front-End Developer (Part-Time)
Location: Exeter
Salary: 18750.00 pro-rated
Job Type: Permanent / Part-time (25 hours per week) hours to be confirmed
About the Role:
Mears Group is looking for a Junior Front-End Developer to join our IT Development team. This role is ideal for someone at the start of their career who is eager to build hands-on experience in front-end development and digital forms.
You will support the development and maintenance of user interfaces and digital forms working closely with developers UX designers and stakeholders to deliver high-quality responsive and accessible solutions.
Build and maintain user interface components using HTML CSS and JavaScript
Support responsive design across mobile tablet and desktop platforms
Assist in developing and maintaining digital forms using
Work with senior developers to troubleshoot UI and form-related issues
Translate user requirements and wireframes into front-end solutions
Fix bugs and support ongoing maintenance of applications
Follow coding standards and participate in code reviews
Assist with testing including cross-browser compatibility checks
Collaborate with developers testers and stakeholders in an Agile environment
Key Criteria:
Basic knowledge of HTML CSS and JavaScript
Understanding of responsive web design
Some experience building or maintaining UI components or forms
Familiarity with code editors and browser developer tools
Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
Good communication skills and ability to work in a team
Desirable:
Experience with or similar platforms
Basic understanding of REST APIs and JSON
Familiarity with Git or DevOps tools
Awareness of accessibility standards (WCAG)
Exposure to Agile methodologies
Mears Benefits:
Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% off coffee weekly groceries holidays the list is endless
Excellent training and development opportunities
25 days holiday entitlement along with bank holidays.
Access to employee support and wellbeing services
Mears offer a company pension life insurance and share scheme
Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!
Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake volunteering in the community in support of our social value commitment
All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.
Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant Background Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.
Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact:
Vickie Rudge ()If you need any help with your application process we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way.
At Mears Group we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive we are a Disability Confident employer valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all.
We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) to coincide with this we hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers.
In our continued effort to promote social mobility we invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages to help us better understand the diverse experiences of our candidates. This is to ensure we are committed to improving social mobility. We use the Social Mobility Index to assess and enhance opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
About Company
We provide and manage 17,000 homes for local and central Government and are also responsible for keeping 750,000 of all social housing in the UK in good repair. Mears has thousands employees and a footprint across the country.