Frontend Developer in Cheshire, Warrington

Our current Front-End tech stack:

• NextJS + ReactJS
• Strapi headless CMS
• HTML/SCSS/LESS/Javascript
• Docker

What you will do:

• Design, develop, and deploy scalable, high-performing, and maintainable frontend solutions.
• Take a key role within a small, fast-paced, and highly collaborative team, contributing to impactful projects from concept to delivery.
• Help shape the technical vision and strategy of a strong, forward-thinking engineering team.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams—including designers, stakeholders, and backend engineers—to build seamless and intuitive user experiences.
• Lead the development of our growing e-commerce platform using Next.js (React), JavaScript (including TypeScript), HTML, and CSS.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to align on goals and deliverables.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code, following modern best practices and design patterns.
• Adapt to shifting priorities and evolving business needs while delivering high-quality work on time.
• Contribute to improving team processes and mentoring junior developers through code reviews and knowledge sharing.
• Build and maintain developer tooling, deployment pipelines, and infrastructure to support smooth delivery and operations.
• Deliver features that drive business growth and enhance the experience for our merchandising teams and customers.

Who you are:

• You have 5+ years of professional experience in JavaScript development, working with modern frameworks and technologies.
• You bring 3+ years of hands-on experience with React and Next.js, delivering high-quality, production-ready code.
• You have a sharp eye for detail and can create pixel-perfect, responsive layouts that work flawlessly across devices—from smartphones to desktops.
• You write clean, sustainable, and reliable code, applying best practices like design patterns and refactoring techniques.
• You’re passionate about keeping up with the latest trends and advancements in frontend development.
• You have an in-depth understanding of the full web development lifecycle—from design to deployment.
• Strong knowledge of layout aesthetics, SEO principles, and responsive web techniques is second nature to you.
• You’re comfortable working with design tools such as Adobe Suite and Photoshop, and have experience integrating with CMS platforms.
• You thrive in fast-paced, ever-changing environments, working within small, agile teams to deliver impactful work.
• You’re curious and adaptable, excited to learn new technologies and take on unfamiliar challenges.
• You’re driven by technical excellence, with a strong commitment to delivering quality results.
• You have a proven track record of shipping production-ready software at scale, with experience in both manual and automated testing.
• You’re fluent in English and excel at communication, collaboration, and empathy within your team.
• You have experience designing and scaling high-throughput distributed systems, especially those working with large datasets.
• You’re highly proficient in core technologies like JavaScript, TypeScript, Next.js/React, Node.js, HTML5, and CSS3.
• You know how to build non-blocking, asynchronous web applications and are experienced in event-driven development.
• You’re confident working with modern Web APIs, including REST and GraphQL.
• You understand core systems concepts like transactions, atomicity, and idempotency.
• You have hands-on experience deploying to cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• You know when to optimize, fix problems at the right level of abstraction, and use the best tool for the job.
• You have experience creating solutions that meet or exceed Google PageSpeed performance guidelines.
• You’re passionate about learning, mentoring, and sharing knowledge with others.

Bonus points if you also have:

• Experience as a full-stack developer.
• Professional experience working with different CMS platforms and web application frameworks.
• Contributions to open-source projects and participation in developer communities.

Where you’ll be:

• A key team member in one of the fastest growing companies in the UK with a passion to innovate and constantly reinvent itself.
• Working hours? The normal hours of work are staggered starts/finishes 8am-5pm, 8:30-5:30pm and 9am-6pm, UK times.

Interview Process:

• Initial general call with the Head of Talent to understand motivation and interests.
• If successful, progress to the technical interview with the Director of Website Development and Infrastructure which will be followed up by a technical test.
• Final interview with the Director of Website Development and Infrastructure and others from the Senior Management team.
• We wish to move through this process as quickly as possible should we identify talented developers.

Why Protein Works:

• Join one of the UK's fastest-growing multi-award-winning food brands.
• Be part of a movement to revolutionise the way people think about nutrition, protein, and food.
• Join us in driving innovation and redefining standards in a dynamic industry.
• Work with a talented team: Learn from and collaborate with skilled professionals who will guide and support your personal and professional growth journey.
• Develop your skills: Take advantage of ample opportunities to expand your skill set and enhance your career trajectory.