Front End Developer - Javascript & React (ID: KFjJpt8P)

We are currently seeking a motivated and creative front-end developer with Javascript and React expertise to help us expand our React frontend for our online marketplace as it is enhanced with personalisation technologies.

We are on a mission to make retail fair. Working to support our community of 2000+ independent designers from around the globe, we connect customers with ethically sourced fashion, design, home, and beauty through our online marketplace and flagship stores in London, NYC, and LA. We are a Certified B Corporation, with social and environmental purpose at the core of everything we do.

Based hybrid model, you will:

•     Work on our site-wide customer-facing front end
•     Assist in the development of applications and features
•     Work closely alongside backend and frontend developers across projects
•     Deliver additional frontend work for other parts of the business, including our supplier-facing application
•     Implement compelling user-facing experiences
•     Application testing, including unit, behaviour, and integration tests - working alongside our QA team

Front End Developer Requirements:

The ideal candidate will have mid-level experience of 3+ years in Frontend Development and React, with the following skills:

•     Thorough understanding of React and its core principles
•     Thorough understanding of JavaScript ES6 + Unit testing with Jest
•     Thorough understanding HTML5/CSS3 and accessibility principles
•     Familiarity with REST APIs and GraphQL
•     Experience with Git
•     Familiarity with modern frontend build pipelines and tools

Also very desirable:

•     Experience using GatsbyJS or NextJS
•     Familiarity with Typescript
•     Knowledge of Storybook and Design Systems

Would be good:

•     Knowledge of Contentful, Dynamic Yield, Algolia, or similar personalisation platforms
•     Basic Python knowledge
•     The desire to continuously learn & follow best practices
•     A good eye for design & detail
•     Experience working for a start-up / in e-commerce
•     Related degree

You will be working on top of Python/Django applications and must be able to work well with a team of in-house developers.

Benefits:

•     Competitive salary of £47k - £55k p/a dependent on skills and experience
•     25-day holiday allowance in addition to bank holidayspython
•     Flexible hybrid working policy with access to a creative work environment in Soho, Central London. Current onsite requirement of 1+ days per week for this role.
•     Paid volunteering leave, pet-ernity leave, and heartbreak leave
•     Quarterly Wellness Wallet - to spend on products or services meaningful to you
•     Subscription to Yulife health and wellbeing app
•     Opt in health insurance plan via salary sacrifice
•     Ample paid sick leave to support mental and physical health
•     Cycle to work scheme
•     Staff discount across Wolf & Badger, in-store and online
•     Excellent career opportunities in a rapidly growing international business  

Meaningful work. You'll be part of a trailblazing B-Corp that is changing the e-commerce landscape - for people and the planet!

We are an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and candidates. We encourage applications from people from all walks of life.

Position: Front End Developer  -  Javascript, React, Typescript  -  Location: London, Hybrid Working