Applying for Junior Web Developer – 12 month FTC
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Junior Web Developer – 12 month FTC
Vacancy ID
11650
College/Service
Digital and Technology
Location
Hybrid – UAL High Holborn/Home
Salary
£33,961 to £40,627 per annum
Contract
Fixed Term
Hours
35
Apply by
20 April 2025, 11:55 pm
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The opportunity
The Junior Web Developer role supports the Development Team in building and enhancing the University's core public platforms. As part of the Digital Public Platforms Team, you will work in sprints alongside Content and UX teams on improving UAL’s digital public platforms. You will be building and maintaining templates and new functionality through our content management systems and helping to develop new components and our pattern library. The role may also be involved in a number of projects.
You will work with both front and back-end programming languages across the various products the team manages. This includes (but is not limited to) the corporate website, Portfolio and Graduate Showcase sites, the student app, online forms solution and several WordPress sites.
Working with a small team of developers, you will have opportunities to contribute your own ideas and take ownership of projects whilst exploring new technologies and gaining knowledge from seasoned team members.
Your profile
You will work with both front and back end programming languages across the various products the team manages. This includes (but is not limited to) the corporate website, Portfolio and Graduate Showcase sites, the student app, online forms solution and several WordPress sites.
Working with a small team of developers, you will have opportunities to contribute your own ideas and take ownership of projects whilst exploring new technologies and gaining knowledge from seasoned team members.
You will have experience of building websites using HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript with an understanding and appreciation of coding best practices and accessibility standards.
You will have knowledge of PHP7+ and MySQL as well as familiarity of developing within a content management system, particularly WordPress.
Knowledge of a front end JavaScript framework (React, Lit, etc) is desirable but not essential.
We welcome applications from developers with prior industry experience but also those who have relevant educational qualifications or have recently completed a coding bootcamp. Applicants with a strong portfolio of personal or open-source projects are also invited to apply.
An understanding of source control and workflow using Git, NPM, Webpack is essential, along with a demonstrable knowledge of web and accessibility standards.
Essential skills include:
- Understanding of HTML, CSS and JavaScript
- Knowledge of PHP7+ and MySQL
- Knowledge of content management systems, particularly WordPress
- Understanding of JavaScript libraries and front-end frameworks (React, Lit, Bootstrap etc.)
- Understanding of source control and workflow using Git, NPM, Webpack
- Demonstrable knowledge of web and accessibility standards
Please apply early as the application closing date could be held earlier than stated if sufficient applications are received.
If you have any queries about this role or need any reasonable adjustments for your application, pls contact us at DTstaffrecruitment@arts.ac.uk
We are UAL
University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.
Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future.
As a University we are ranked second in the world for Art and Design. We are formed of 6 Colleges with unique histories and identities: Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins, Chelsea College of Arts, London College of Communication, London College of Fashion and Wimbledon College of Arts. UAL also has 4 Institutes, 5 Research Centres, 1 Pre-Degree School and 2 subsidiary companies delivering specialist activities.
Application process
We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Thus, you will need to create an account and submit an application through our job board. As part of this, you will need to provide a supporting statement/answer some competency questions to demonstrate your suitability. Our recruitment process involves: Application, Shortlisting, Interview and Assessment, Offer, Onboarding.
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