Web Application Developer

We’re looking for a Web Application Developer to help us deliver the best experience to our listeners, taking our web app into the next phase and beyond. The Web Application Developer will be embedded in the NTS tech team, working closely with product owners, designers, and engineers to deliver web application features for NTS listeners. As well as building upon the existing apps, we are devising and delivering greenfield projects and applications.

Responsibilities include:

• Build web application features, guided by design specifications, using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Contribute with your expertise as we research and expand our offering to our listeners.
• Research and develop integrations with 3rd party libraries and data sources.
• Peer review colleagues’ code.
• Observe and adopt new and emerging technologies in web development.

The ideal candidate should be an eager learner, unafraid of tasks that they may not initially know how to solve, and comfortable asking for and giving help when needed. We’re looking for a problem solver and a creative thinker, somebody who focuses on delivering value to users and strives to design effortless and engaging user interfaces. The candidate should be a good listener, unafraid to publish their own ideas but also accepting of when to use somebody else’s. We work collaboratively, so we’re looking for a team player. This allows considerable room for originality and new ideas, giving the candidate opportunities for their ideas to become reality during an exciting period for NTS.

Must Have:

• At least 5 years of experience in using React for web application development.
• Proven experience in writing responsive, cross-browser, and cross-platform web pages utilizing modern CSS (SASS).
• Experience in using Google Firebase or equivalent web app development platforms, utilizing noSQL datastores (Firestore), cloud functions, and user authentication services.
• Passion for music and what we do at NTS.

Bonus Points:

• Proficiency and interest in NodeJS, Express.js, and server-side pre-rendering of React apps.
• Experience in writing code for serverless services including AWS Lambda and Google Cloud Functions.
• Experience in agile methodology and test-driven development.
• Having worked on digital subscription or e-commerce projects.

Returns:

• Monday, Friday WFH and Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday work in the Dalston HQ.
• Flexible start time 9am - 5pm / 9:30am - 5:30pm / 10am - 6pm.
• 23 days holiday/year + bank holidays.
• 3 days off between Christmas and New Year for office closure.
• Auto-enrollment into workplace pension after 3 months with Smart Pensions.
• A dynamic, inclusive, and supportive work environment.
• The chance to work on exciting and diverse projects.
• NTS goods allowance.

This is a 12-month fixed-term, full-time position based in Dalston, London, UK. However, we are also happy to consider applicants wishing to work part-time or within a short-medium term contract arrangement. If so, candidates should state their availability clearly in the application. NTS is a diverse team and warmly welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups. If any potential applicants have accessibility needs and would like some assistance completing the application, we are here to help.

To apply: Please fill out this form by 11pm on Sunday 16th March 2025. No agencies or recruiters please. Please note that we are looking for someone to start mid-April.