We are looking for a Mid-Weight React/Gatsby Developer to develop single-page applications or statically generated front ends for Drupal CMS projects taking an API first approach. The scale of the projects ranges across our midsize to enterprise clients including well-known brands such as WaterAid, National Grid, National Youth Theatre, University of Central Lancashire, Stagecoach Bus, and Wave Utilities. There is the option for this role to be taken on a part-time basis. Please indicate for us your preferred hours in your application.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on, professional, with experience working in a team and strong commercial experience as a Front End specialist working in Javascript primarily with exposure to modern javascript frameworks like Babel, Typescript and design systems like Storybook.

You’ll be working in a dedicated build squad and working remotely - so being a self-starter and highly motivated with a good level understanding of your disciplines is essential.

The React/Gatsby Developer will be responsible for developing key functionality within larger projects or leading smaller projects. Your expertise will be mainly frontend development, styling, components, state management and hooking up API to consume web services such as JSON from Drupal. However, a broader understanding of the end to end stack is desirable to support the wider team in producing appropriate and effective solutions.

React/Gatsby Developer responsibilities and duties

• Producing high-quality solutions that are faithful to designs and help clients achieve their goals.
• Contribute to the scoping, planning, and documentation of projects.
• Motivate, inspire and junior members and peers in your area of expertise.
• Manage design systems working closely with creative/UX team members and client stakeholders.
• Communicate technical solutions at an appropriate level, for mixed audiences, including clients.

React/Gatsby Developer qualifications and skills

• Prove on-the-job experience of commercial web development using JS/CSS.
• Experience working as a specialist with React or Gatsby on headless builds.
• Experience with Git and team workflows.
• Ability to produce and review high quality, clean code.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Desirable Skills and experience

• React, VueJS, React, Node.js or JS certification.
• Experience with Cypress for automated browser testing
• Broader experience (or the desire) of working with frameworks ie Drupal.
• Interest or expertise in Tailwind, Typescript, Webpack & styled components.
• A Software Engineering, Computer Science Degree, or a relevant apprenticeship qualification.

Our Tech Stack

At Access we are a Drupal first agency, however, we are keen on innovation and using the right tools for the right job. As such, you may be asked to work with JS frameworks such as React or Vue or PHP frameworks such as Symphony or Laravel. We also know how important DevOps and business tools are for a productive and happy agency. A new project would typically use a Tech Stack like the below:

• PHP, JS, HTML, CSS
• Drupal / React / Gatsby
• PhpStorm / Visual Studio Code
• Github
• Jira / Confluence
• Slack
• Zoom

The package

We offer a competitive salary, dependent on qualifications and experience. On top of this, we provide a range of benefits, perks, and opportunities to provide a rewarding package.

Perks and benefits of working for Access

• Remote First, optionally work in our Manchester office
• Pension Scheme with employer contributions
• Peer to peer bonus and recognition scheme
• MacBook Pro & support for home working equipment
• Training and personal development fund
• Conference and networking support and funding
• Flexible start times
• Part-time and full-time positions
• Tax-free bike scheme
  
• Additional maternity, paternity, and sick leave support
• 24 days holiday (up to 29 days with additional loyalty holiday entitlement)
• … and your birthday day off!
• Paid and subsidised social events
• Optional office working perks:
  • Free fruit and healthy (and the occasional not so healthy) snacks
  • Free secure car parking
  • Free indoor secure bike store
  • Free and subsidised onsite fitness and wellbeing classes
  • Showers and lockers