Union Digital are looking a junior to intermediate level Front-end developer with a focus on front end development to combine art of design with the art of programming and create beautiful, functional and fast web based sites and products.
Company
Union Digital
Job type
Full-time
Location
Edinburgh
We are looking for a front-end Web Developer to join the development team at The Union. The position is for a junior to intermediate level developer, and your daily tasks will focus on the front-end development of new and existing websites and digital services. At the Union our developers are expected and encouraged to explore and develop their knowledge and expertise. If your talents and ambitions are for working further down the technology stack or for taking on more design / UX design related challenges this will be encouraged and supported. We are all about learning and developing in the development team here at The Union.
Please note that the Union development team are currently working to a hybrid model, including combined in-office and working from home. The candidate needs to be able to work and communicate effectively remotely.
You should be proficient and comfortable working with the following:
Web fundamentals HTML, CSS3 & Javascript
Bootstrap 4, Flex and Grid
Collaborative design tools such as Figma, AdobeXD
Additional knowledge and good-to-have experience:
Proficiency in interactive and connected Front-end with Javascript/jQuery/AJAX
Knowledge of Page speed optimisations
Develop your own front-end widgets, solutions and polyfills with less reliance on library use
Knowledge of Schema.org structured markup
Knowledge of semantic HTML structure, aria labeling and accessibility best practice
Linux Command-line experience
LAMP stack development experience
Experience working with Wordpress and Drupal templates and pre-processors
Personal skills and attributes:
Multi-tasking skills, with the ability to pay attention to detail
Must be goal and deployment oriented
Ability to keep on top of your to-do list and report progress back to project and account managers
Your package will include:
Attractive and competitive salary
Pension
PHI and Death in Service cover
Generous holiday allowance
IPA CPD training
Union Academy training and development
Opportunities for career progression within the Union Group
This is a great opportunity to work at one of Scotland’s most creative agencies (Agency of the Year 2021), with a range of varied clients. If your appetite has been whetted, contact jobs@union.co.uk.
Please send us a portfolio or list of your work with your covering letter and CV.
