WEB DEVELOPER (.NET)
Who we are
Originally founded in Horsforth, Leeds in December 1913 as a specialist manufacturer of bespoke timber furniture, Woodlands Home & Garden has evolved dramatically over the past 110 years.
Now with over 190 permanent staff across three large sites in Leeds and Bradford (with a distribution hub in Scotland), our business has retained its heritage as a proud UK manufacturer and successfully developed its commercial activity across a wide range of market sectors including; Timber machining and trade timber sales, garden building manufacturing and trade sales, a Leeds based DIY superstore, and our online B2C garden building e-commerce websites, and
An area of acute growth is the nationwide showsite retail network, developed with a wide range of franchise partners, which allows the Tiger brand to have a multi-channel reach.
Following several years of consistent growth, the company is now committed to an ambitious 5-year vision with plans to double its turnover by 2030 and re-define and strengthen its position as the brand leader across all market sectors.
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What we are looking for
The business growth has created a need for another web developer with core focus on .Net projects. The primary purpose of this role is to undertake website and systems development of the company websites and internal systems.
The successful candidate will be competent in all areas of web development, including (but not limited to) an appreciation for design, best practices, latest web trends / standards and accessibility. The role involves developing new features for the companys websites and admin systems, as well as regular maintenance and upkeep of existing systems.
An additional requirement of this role will be to help support the IT infrastructure of the business. This includes dealing with software and hardware issues, creation of staff user and email accounts, resolving any IT issues in a timely manner and be responsible for maintaining computers, printers and the company telephone system.
The candidate will work alongside an established team of two web developers in the marketing team.
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Role activity
Key responsibilities of the job include:
* Carry out development of new features to the company's websites, internal systems and APIs
* Upkeep and maintenance of the company's bespoke CMS
* Act as a technical liaison for all members of staff and respond to any IT issues raised throughout the business
* Design, build and maintain efficient, reusable and reliable code
* Ensure the best possible performance, quality and responsiveness of applications
* Integrate data storage solutions
* Identify bottlenecks, bugs and resolve
* Assist with the upkeep and maintenance of company servers and telephony system
* Provide assistance/advice in any ad hoc IT projects
* Actively contribute ideas to the marketing strategy of the company
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Qualifications
Web technical & programming degree preferred, with other professional programming/dev qualifications with a commitment to skill development a distinct plus.
Experience
The ideal candidates would need to have 5+ years experience of website building, maintenance, testing for .NET platforms. Ideally these should be retail and B2C facing, Other platform experience very advantageous as the company websites are built on a mix of platforms which are all bespoke. Consistency and weight of traffic growth are likely to require an evolution of sites.
Essential skills
* Have an active interest in all areas of ecommerce
* An understanding of the customer journey
* Maintain an awareness of competitors and emerging trends, ensuring the company is utilizing the latest cutting-edge technologies
* Produce work to an exceptional quality
* Actively carry out quality control checks and testing
* Write clean, readable and easily maintainable code
* Capable of working on your own to achieve individual targets
* Capable of working in a team to achieve team targets
* Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Other skills
* Ability to work under pressure
* Planning and scheduling skills
* Experience of other ecommerce web platforms (WordPress WooCommerce, Magento, Big Commerce for example)
* Ability to research and propose software and plug-ins to improve web and system functionality
* Working with partner agencies (digital marketing)
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
C#
.NET 4.6+ / .NET Core
ASP.NET
MVC
SQL
Entity Framework
HTML
CSS
JavaScript
Bootstrap 4+
Responsive Web Design
Test Driven Development
jQuery
VueJS
Dapper ORM
Window Server
IIS
Umbraco
Wordpress
Key characteristics
Initiative, application and enthusiasm. Think creatively through and around problems. Make common sense decisions. Can be relied on to work under own initiative, and able to schedule own work. A good sense of humour and the ability to react quickly and calmly to changing priorities. A strong work ethic and the ability to handle multiple projects in parallel. Open to new ideas and keen to develop new skills.
Role information
Title: Web Developer
Reports to: Head of Marketing
Reports: N/A
Contract: Full-time permanent.
Salary: Starting salary will be dependent on the candidate
Hours: Basic working hours will be between 8am and 5pm, Monday to Friday, although the candidate will be expected to work as necessary to meet deadlines
Location: Hybrid (with short office-based initial training/orientation period). We have office locations in Rodley & Horsforh (Leeds) and Thornbury (Bradford) primarily office days are in Rodley with the team.
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Why Join Us?
Why Join Us? We believe in rewarding our employees and creating a positive work environment. Heres what we have to offer:
* 28 days holiday (including bank holidays), with additional days accrued based on length of service
* Holiday purchase scheme allowing you to buy up to 5 extra holiday days each year
* Benefits Policy including generous staff discounts on all DIY store products and garden buildings, Cycle to Work Scheme, discounted Costco card membership.
* Free workwear provided for your comfort and safety
* Overtime opportunities available after 40 hours
* Internal reward & recognition scheme to celebrate your hard work and achievements
* Free Employee Assistance Program for your wellbeing providing free counselling, financial and legal advice
* Annual bonus to reward your dedication
* Personal learning & development opportunities to help you thrive in your career
* Free off-site parking for your convenience
* On-site canteen with free hot drinks to keep you refreshed throughout the day
* A variety of social activities throughout the year to foster a collaborative culture and support our chosen charity.
How to Apply: Apply through the Indeed portal, ensuring you attach your CV.
Process
A general first interview about 1hr. After or before work if that helps the candidate, though strong preference for during the working day.
If successful there will be a second interview together with development tests. These can be remote/Teams.