Junior Software Developer (Front-End) - Cardiff

iungo Solutions is seeking a passionate Junior Software Developer (Front-End) to join their team in Cardiff or Bristol. You will be crucial in shaping the user experience of the iungo Academy platform, working with senior developers and UI/UX designers to build seamless, responsive, and engaging digital experiences. This role offers an exciting opportunity to grow skills on various projects and contribute to an online learning platform with real-world impact.

Must Have

• Develop & Maintain: Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code for user-facing features.
• Collaborate: Work closely with UI/UX designers to implement designs.
• Integrate: Liaise with back-end developers for front-end component integration.
• Optimise: Ensure applications are optimised for speed, scalability, and responsiveness.
• Test & Debug: Identify and troubleshoot UI problems and bugs.
• Document & Ship: Contribute to documentation and support deployment processes.
• Learn & Grow: Actively participate in code reviews and stay updated with technologies.
• Hold a degree in Computer Science, Web Development, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (ES6+).
• Experience with at least one modern JavaScript framework (React, Vue.js, or Angular).
• Familiarity with version control systems, particularly Git.
• 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 ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Good to Have

• 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.

Location

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Cardiff, Wales, UK

Employment Type

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Full time

Department

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Space Rangers

Hours: 35

Salary: £23,459.80 - £27,319.50

Location: Cardiff or Bristol (5 days on-site)

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 Junior 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