Senior Front End Engineer

Job description

Job Type

IT

Location

Bracknell - Waite House

Partnership Level

6

Closing Date

02/05/2024

Vacancy Type

Permanent

Salary

£57,600.00 - £92,400.00 Annual

Salary Frequency

Annual

Hours of Work

35

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We want all of our Partners to have a good work-life balance and we support flexible working. This might mean flexible or compressed hours, job sharing or shorter hour contracts, where it is possible to do so. Please discuss this further with the hiring manager during your interview.

Our Purpose

Working in Partnership for a happier world – our shared Purpose that guides us in everything we do and inspires 3 important principles; happier people, happier business, happier world. The John Lewis Partnership is a truly unique business, one that seeks to make a positive difference to the lives of everyone.

A warm welcome from The John Lewis Partnership! Thanks for your interest in joining us. 

The Partnership is a company that celebrates the uniqueness of each individual. Here, you’re not just an employee, you’re a Partner , and you’re valued for being your authentic self. 

We offer a range of incredible benefits that set us apart, including significant discounts, VIP hotel suites, flexible working arrangements, equal parenthood leave and more. Our business is a dynamic retail network, but it’s so much more than just retail. 

We are branching out into other sectors like built-to-rent, financial services, technology offerings and more , featuring diverse departments that offer an extensive array of products, food options, experiences, and services.

We are dedicated to both the people we serve and the Partners who contribute to our success . For that is the shared purpose that drives us. By working together, in Partnership, we are creating a place with happier people, for a happier business and a happier world .

About us

As the UK’s most successful omni-channel retailer, ecommerce is a key part of our business - we run two of the busiest websites in the UK, driving a significant proportion of our sales. 

Our engineering practice includes 60+ teams , working on everything from Cloud platforms to mobile apps, from ecommerce functionality to machine learning .

Have a quick glance of our Engineering best practices , see our engineers talk about their experience and opportunities to learn and grow Check out our Tech stack , reach out to us if you have any questions. Visit - https://www.jlpjobs.com/engineering-jobs/ .

What will you be doing?

This is an opportunity to join one of our agile product teams working as a Senior Front-End Software Engineer . You will be using your excellent JavaScript, HTML and CSS skills to build and support new features adding value for Our Business.

You will also use your knowledge of Software Engineering to lead the shaping of new projects and support the professional development of less experienced Engineers . 

There are opportunities to become a people manager for your fellow engineers if that is something that appeals to you.

Successful candidates will have a passion for using technology to deliver outstanding and innovative software solutions, and will have a track record of working in teams delivering complex, performant, accessible, high quality software.

Essential skills:

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Expertise in modern TypeScript , HTML and CSS.

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Experience of leading and influencing engineering decisions in a complex environment .

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A structured approach to systems analysis and development.

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A good understanding of Microservice Architectures .

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Experience with modern application frameworks such as React .

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Experience with building fully accessible applications .

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Experience with building highly performant, scalable applications .

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An understanding of Agile development methods such as Scrum or Kanban .

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Familiarity with techniques like TDD , pair programming.

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Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery .

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REST API/GraphQL consumption .

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Cloud Platforms such as AWS, GCP or Azure.

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Docker, Kubernetes .

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CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Gitlab CI, Github Actions .

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Application security

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Leadership experience - leading a design / piece of work from scope to delivery AND team leadership .

Where will you be working?

We have opportunities at  both our John Lewis Head Office in London Victoria and Waitrose Head Office in Bracknell, Berkshire.

We have a blended / hybrid approach of working from our offices and a home/remote UK location. You are contracted to a Partnership office location.

Additional Information:

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The application form consists of an online assessment, CV upload, followed by application questions. Please visit - https://www.jlpjobs.com/how-to-apply/journey/ to understand more about application and hiring process

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Internal applicants  please copy paste this link on to the browser for job outline - https://bit.ly/SFEL6

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We occasionally close vacancies early in the event that we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore we recommend you apply as soon as possible.

Benefits :

- Hybrid Working & Flexible working options

️ - Full - time working holiday entitlement 25 days holiday, plus public and bank holidays

- Defined Contribution pension scheme where your contributions will be matched by the Partnership (up to 8% of pay) and, after three years’ service, you’ll receive an additional Partnership contribution of 4% of pay, regardless of whether you pay in or not

- You’ll get Partnership discount in store and online once you complete Probation. That’s 25% off in John Lewis & Partners (12% off electrical products) and 20% in Waitrose & Partners. You’ll also be able to nominate someone you live with to share your discount

-  Simple cycle to work support scheme

- We’re really proud of our exclusive hotels based in some of Britain’s most beautiful areas and once you’ve been with us for three months, you’re welcome to explore them.

- Learn more about our Benefits structure, visit - https://www.jlpjobs.com/about/benefits/ .

At the John Lewis Partnership, we embrace our differences. We want you to be you. Because, well, we know you're at your best when you're free to be yourself. Being a truly inclusive employer to us means creating an environment which celebrates your contribution, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, social background, religion or belief. It's why we've set our own aim to become the UK’s most inclusive business - for our Partners (employees) and our customers. We firmly believe that our future success lies in diversity of thought from all Partners and it's integral in our mission to build a happier world. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us. And, once you're a Partner, your differences will make all the difference. Find out more about D&I in the Partnership here - https://www.jlpjobs.com/about/diversityandinclusion/