Graduate Software Developer (Front-End) - 6 month FTC - Bristol

iungo Solutions is a dynamic and forward-thinking independent training provider delivering professional digital and green skills training across the UK. We are on a mission to close skills gaps and empower the workforce of the future. We're currently developing our online learning platform, iungo Academy, to serve all of our customers’ needs and expand our international reach. We're looking for a passionate and talented Graduate Software Developer to join our team and help build the future of online learning.

As a Graduate Software Developer (Front-End), you’ll be at the heart of our development team, playing a crucial role in shaping the user experience of the iungo Academy platform. You will work alongside our senior developers and other colleagues to translate creative concepts into seamless, responsive, and engaging digital experiences. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your skills on a variety of internal and client-facing projects while contributing to a platform with a real-world impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop & Maintain: Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code to build user-facing features for the iungo Academy and other web projects.
• Collaborate: Work closely with our UI/UX designers to implement designs and ensure technical feasibility.
• Integrate: Liaise with back-end developers to integrate front-end components with server-side logic and APIs.
• Optimise: Ensure applications are optimised for maximum speed, scalability, and responsiveness across a range of devices and browsers.
• Test & Debug: Identify and troubleshoot UI problems and bugs to improve usability and performance.
• Document & Ship: Contribute to clear documentation for our front-end components, style guides, and user-facing features. You will also support the deployment process, working with our CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment) pipelines to help build, test, and ship a seamless user experience to production.
• Learn & Grow: Actively participate in code reviews and stay up-to-date with emerging front-end technologies and best practices.

We're looking for a creative problem-solver with a genuine passion for front-end development and a desire to learn. You should have a solid foundational knowledge of web technologies and be excited to apply it in a supportive and innovative environment.

Progression

Sustained successful performance in this role will create opportunities for progression into the following roles:

• Mid-Level Developer
• Tutor Practitioner

Person Specification

You should hold a degree in Computer Science, Web Development, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience (e.g., bootcamp graduate, self-taught with a strong portfolio).

Knowledge

Familiarity with and understanding of:

• software architectures and technology stacks
• product development methodologies
• Customer journey research and User-Centred Design (UCD)

Skills

Demonstrating the following skills will accelerate your progress in this role:

• Strong proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (ES6+).
• Experience with at least one modern JavaScript framework, such as React, Vue.js, or Angular.
• Familiarity with version control systems, particularly Git.
• An understanding of responsive design principles and mobile-first development.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a keen eye for detail and design.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Other desirable skills include:

• Experience with TypeScript.
• Knowledge of front-end build tools like Webpack or Vite.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs.
• Experience with CSS pre-processors like SASS/SCSS.
• A portfolio of projects (e.g., via GitHub) that showcases your skills.

Behaviours

You will fit in well at iungo if you can demonstrate the following behaviours:

• strong ethics and integrity
• authentic nature
• collaborative tendencies
• insightful contributions
• always learning
• accountability
• self-motivating
• a sense of fun