Web Developer

About us

N Family Club is one of the UK’s fastest-growing, children’s nursery Groups.

Based in London, we launched N in 2017 and in six years, we’ve opened our first 36 sites, won a national Nursery World award & secured multi-million pound investment from a high profile investor to power our expansion.

If you’re excited about helping us build it - we’d love to hear from you.
Take a look for yourself www.nfamilyclub.com.

About the role

This is a remote full-time position based in Serbia, with working hours 10am-6pm CET Monday to Friday. Based on the nature of the role, we are looking for someone who is flexible depending on business needs.

An exciting role for an experienced website developer within a progressive, rapidly growing company in the early years education sector in the UK. Reporting to the Senior Marketing Manager (UK based) and playing a key role in the Marketing team. Following art and brand direction from the Senior Marketing Manager and Creative Studio, and working alongside the Digital Marketing Analyst, this role combines designing, coding, and modifying the brand’s parent and careers websites from layout to function, as well as having a laser eye on the UX journey.

To be successful in this role, you will; Go Beyond, Be Outstandingly Outstanding and Play as a Team.

Specific duties and responsibilities:

• Website development: design and implement responsive, high-performing websites and web applications using modern front-end and back-end technologies.
• Website maintenance: regularly update, maintain, and troubleshoot issues across both websites to ensure optimal functionality.
• UI/UX design collaboration: work closely with the Creative Studio to translate designs into interactive, high-quality web interfaces that offer great user experiences.
• Content integration: integrate dynamic content such as multimedia, e-commerce features, and interactive modules.
• Performance optimization: optimise web applications for maximum speed, scalability, and SEO performance.
• Security: implement appropriate security measures and best practices to safeguard websites from threats and vulnerabilities.
• Cross-browser testing: ensure web pages are compatible with multiple browsers and devices.
• Technical support: provide ongoing support and technical expertise to the internal teams for troubleshooting and improving web-related processes.
• Collaboration: work closely with Brand Marketing, Admissions and Property teams to meet business objectives and enhance user experience.
• Documentation: create and maintain detailed documentation for code, processes, and development procedures.
• Responsible for always adhering to the company's H&S policy: “Statement of Intent"

Work experience requirements:

• 2+ years of experience in web development, preferably in an in-house or agency setting.
• Proficiency in:
• Front-end technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, Bootstrap, etc
• Back-end development: PHP, Node.js, Ruby, Python, etc
• CMS platforms: WordPress, Drupal, Joomla, or custom CMS
• Database management: MySQL, SQL, or other relevant databases
• Version control systems like Git
• SEO knowledge: familiarity with SEO principles and their application in web development.
• Cross-platform development: experience in developing responsive, mobile-first web designs.
• Debugging skills: strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities to fix bugs and improve user experience.
• Experience with e-commerce platforms (e.g., Shopify, WooCommerce, Magento, WordPress)
• Experience in web analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Knowledge of web accessibility standards (WCAG)

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Web Development, or a related field (or equivalent work experience)

Competencies:

• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbally, with confidence to communicate with all stakeholders across the business and build effective relationships
• Creative and analytical thinking: ability to translate business needs into functional and appealing web solutions.
• Time management: able to work on multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Communication skills: strong verbal and written English communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Attention to detail: highly attentive to code quality, design standards, and user experience.

Personal attributes:

• You thrive on developing websites and enhancing user journeys that stand out from the crowd.
• You are a Team Player.
• Highly motivated by the freedom this role allows to produce market-leading websites for a leading nursery brand looking to become the highest quality childcare provider in the UK.
• You will have the maturity, discipline, speed of output and self-confidence to operate in a fast-paced environment.
• Diligence, conscientiousness and attention to detail will be amongst your defining characteristics.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave
• Monthly team meet ups at Belgrade co-working space & team Summer Party
• Annual all expenses paid trip to London and company Winter Party
• Round the World ticket after 5 years of service