About the Role
As our Frontend-focused Developer, you will join an agile team led by a Delivery Manager. Your primary responsibility will be developing the user interface for our quality‑centric eCommerce platform, which serves millions of users worldwide. You will collaborate with other developers and have the opportunity to influence the platform’s design, enhance our team’s skillset, and drive its evolution in line with the future roadmap.
Job Description
We are looking for a passionate developer with a commitment to continuous improvement and a collaborative spirit. You should be comfortable with modern technologies and tooling, applying best practices to enhance the user experience and boost developer efficiency.
Your responsibilities will also include providing development support to internal users and participating in an on‑call rota for out‑of‑hours cover during peak trading periods. Furthermore, you will leverage your experience to drive the continuous improvement of our team’s processes and working practices.
About you
Essential criteria
* Strong experience with modern JavaScript frameworks and libraries such as React, Next.js.
* Some experience using Node.js for high‑performance sites.
* Awareness and practice of UI performance best practices.
* A desire to write readable, maintainable, modular and extendable code.
* Good knowledge of industry best practices in development.
* Experience in creating a responsive site with multiple viewports.
* Strong analytical skills and problem‑solving aptitude.
* Mentored junior developers in development methodologies and optimisation techniques.
Desirable
* Understanding of service‑oriented architecture.
* Understanding of industry‑standard web accessibility, web design & usability.
* Experience in building Micro Frontends.
* Experience with Microsoft Azure.
* Experience working in an Agile team.
About the Team
* 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (when purchased through NEXT).
* Company performance‑based bonus.
* Sharesave scheme.
* On‑site nursery available; OFSTED outstanding in all areas.
* 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty.
* Early VIP access to sale stock.
* Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops.
* Restaurants with great food at amazing prices.
* Access a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services.
* Free on‑site parking.
* Financial Wellbeing – Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing.
* Apprenticeship – Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification.
* Direct to Work – Discount online and instore, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store.
* Support Networks – Access to network groups to empower and celebrate each other.
* Wellhub – Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more.
Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change.
Employment Conditions
We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long‑term condition, please contact us by email at headoffice_careers@next.co.uk (include "Workplace Adjustments" in the subject line) or call 0116 284 2486.
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