Front End Developer

Are you looking for your next opportunity as a Front End Developer?  Are you looking to work for a business which is truly digitally led? 

We’re looking for a Front End Web Developer to join our Digital Marketing team.

Wickes is a digitally led, service enabled business currently undergoing extensive digital transformation. We’re looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Front End Developer to join us and help in supporting our journey. 

What will I be doing?

You'll be responsible for developing new customer-facing features across the Wickes suite of platforms; determining the structure of elements and pages following designs provided by the Digital Design team, updating key areas of the site(s) and optimising page load times. 

The role will sit within the Digital Experience Team reporting to the Senior Digital Experience Manager. You’ll work cross functionally with other teams in Digital, including the Digital Development; Digital Marketing & CRM and Trading teams, whilst working with other stakeholders in our Marketing, IT and Operations functions. 

Your main responsibilities will include: 

• Responsible for the ownership and day to day management of the front end of the website(s) 

• Maintain and improve website(s) (and apps. where applicable) 

• Optimise all applications for maximum performance and speed (CWV-focused) 

• Ongoing collaboration with IT and Digital colleagues to ensure the site is maintained and connected to broader systems in our tech stack 

• Collaborate with back-end developers and designers to improve usability

• Collaborate with back-end developers to support coding and troubleshooting

• Collaborate with Digital Development team and IT team to support coding and troubleshooting

• Write and maintain functional requirement documents and guides

• Creation of prototypes for stakeholder review and feedback 

• Ensure high quality graphic standards and brand consistency

• Stay up-to-date on emerging technologies

What are we looking for?

You’ll be an experienced front end developer, with hands-on operational experience supporting and delivering business requirements. A confident communicator and collaborative team player who is looking to work with a successful team would be very welcome. You’ll also be: 

• Proficient in all markup languages; including JavaScript, VueJs, CSS and jQuery

• Experienced working with IT and development teams (both in-house and off-shore), utilising project management tools such as Jira and Trello 

• Familiar with software like Adobe Suite, Photoshop and content management systems

• Familiar with browser testing and debugging

• Able to demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the entire web development process 

• Understanding of layout aesthetics

• Knowledgeable  of SEO principles ideally

• Able to build strong relationships and manage your stakeholder groups

• Proficiency in the use of the  ContentStack CMS,  Hybris platform, and Cloudinary is preferred

What can we offer you?

You’ll be supported with fantastic learning and development and have the opportunity to grow and develop your career with us. 

We’ll also equip you with a benefits package that includes :

• Competitive bonus

• Save-as-you-earn scheme

• Private Medical and Life Assurance

• Contributory pension scheme

• Colleague discount 

• Discount platform including savings and cash back at numerous retailers, savings on gym membership, cycle to work scheme

Our widely recognised wellbeing strategy is something we’re proud of at Wickes. As part of this, we offer a range of health and wellbeing benefits and support, including an Employee Assistance Programme, financial education & loans, and access to parental, menopause and fertility support. 

You’ll work from our Support Centre in Watford, where our Marketing team are based, along with our other support functions.  We recognise the value of bringing our teams together to collaborate, support each other and build on our amazing culture.  We are also encouraging our teams to work flexibly, with a blend of remote / office working. 

About Us: 

Wickes is a multi-channel retailer operating in the home improvement market.  With 50 years in industry, Wickes now generates revenue in excess of £1.6bn across 230 stores delivered by 8,000+ colleagues.  

But it is the Wickes’ culture that is considered its best kept secret; it’s a collaborative, down to earth, fun and inclusive environment where people feel part of a winning team. All our colleagues come from different backgrounds, but what we all have in common is a determination to succeed and a passion for being the best we can be. If that sounds like you, we’ll make you feel right at home.

Please contact us here if you require any adjustments within the application process.  If you require any reasonable adjustments at the interview stage you will have an opportunity to inform us when we invite you to interview