Are you a passionate front-end developer with a knack for building innovative digital experiences? At Logistics UK, we are on the lookout for a talented developer to join our agile tech team and help shape the future of our bespoke systems.
Why Join Logistics UK?
At Logistics UK, we take pride in delivering high-quality audits that help shape industry standards. As a Lead Auditor, you will play a crucial role in ensuring businesses meet compliance and regulatory requirements, driving best practices across the sector.
Logistics UK, formerly the Freight Transport Association is one of the biggest business groups in the UK, representing the entire industry with members from the road, rail, sea, and air industries, as well as the buyers of freight services such as retailers and manufacturers whose businesses depend on the efficient movement of goods.
An effective supply chain is vital to Keep Britain Trading, directly impacting over 7 million people employed in making, selling and moving the goods that affect everyone everywhere. With Brexit, technology and other disruptive forces driving changes in the way goods move across borders and through the supply chain, logistics has never been more important to UK PLC.
Key Responsibilities
As a Front End Developer, you’ll work in fast-paced scrum teams alongside Product Owners and Testers to bring ideas to life. From crafting beautiful UIs to squashing bugs and shipping features, your day-to-day will be full of impact and collaboration.
o Designing, coding, testing, and maintaining bespoke applications.
o Working on innovative logistics systems with a strong emphasis on quality and security.
o Collaborating in agile SCRUM teams and contributing to daily ceremonies.
o Supporting 3rd line application queries and issues.
o Participating in code reviews and continuously improving development processes.
o Building automated pipelines and managing source control using Azure DevOps and Git.
Requirements
* Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, and modern frameworks like React.
* Experience with mobile design, Sass, and React Native.
* Familiarity with Visual Studio/VS Code, Azure DevOps, and Git.
* Strong understanding of agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban).
* A passion for continuous learning and sharing ideas.
* Great communication skills and the ability to perform under pressure.
* Know how to avoid common security pitfalls (OWASP Top 10).
* Understand trade associations and how they operate.
* Hold a relevant degree in Computer Science or a related field.
Benefits
We value our employees and offer a wide range of benefits recognising that no two employees are the same – everyone has different preferences and needs that change over time.
* 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
* Christmas Working Arrangement for extra days off during the festive period
* Health Cash Plan for all employees and Private Medical Insurance for managers
* Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
* Enhanced Family Leave policy
* Flexible and remote working arrangements
* Two paid days off per year for charity or volunteering work
* Various learning and development opportunities
* Range of pension schemes
* Award scheme to recognise outstanding employees
* Life Assurance Scheme for peace of mind