Career Opportunities: Developer - Web (17148)

Summary

Salary: Competitive plus benefits 
Grade: 3B
Reporting Line: Developer Lead - Web
Contract Type: Permanent 
Location: London/Hybrid
 

What to expect

Here at the Post Office we’re steeped in tradition, but we’re going places. We’ve been the anchor of UK communities for centuries and that isn’t going to change any time soon. We are Everybody’s Business.

The purpose of this role is to enable the development, maintenance and support of the Post Office Website journeys which support Post Office customers and Postmasters. As a web developer, you will be working closely in an Agile Scrum Team to understand, translate, estimate and contribute towards the development and testing of features that are planned and scheduled for sprints. The role will have the opportunity to work with a talented team of developers, designers, and product managers to build high-quality products and features which add value for customer and colleagues.

The role will have the opportunity to work with a talented team of developers, designers, and product managers to build high-quality products and features for the Post Office Website. You will Design, build, and maintain high quality, reusable and reliable code, ensure accurate technical documentation is captured and approved and collaborate with a broad range of stakeholders to support the Agile delivery process.

You will Partner with delivery leads, senior developers, and product owners to ensure deliverables are met and contribute to the best possible performance, quality and responsiveness of the website and applications as you support the entire development lifecycle (concept, design, test, release and support)

What we can do for you

Our people are the driving force behind our business, we are proud of the energy, commitment and customer focus we have in common. In addition to the competitive salary we offer, in return for your hard work, you will also receive: 

•  Up to 10% on target bonus opportunity
•  25 days annual leave that increases with tenure 
•  Generous pension contribution
•  Access to Benenden Healthcare 
•  Life assurance
•  Income protection after 12 months service
•  Full support from our employee assistance programme and access to our employee benefits platform 
•  Ever-evolving learning and development opportunities 

At Post Office our commitment to embracing diversity extends beyond just words, we actively foster an inclusive workplace culture that values the unique perspectives and contributions from all colleagues. We believe that Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion is not only important but essential to our success and growth; our priority is building a business that represents the communities we serve across the nation. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we embrace our employees’ differences; Post Office wants people from all walks of life working here and we welcome your application. That’s how we build Everybody’s Business.

What you’ll need to succeed

• 2-3+ years’ experience developing applications in a variety of languages and frameworks including Java, JavaScript, React, HTML, SCSS / CSS, 
• Knowledge and experience of the following technologies is essential for Web Development; JQuery, SCSS, Freemarker and YAML
• Knowledge and experience with Magnolia CMS is desirable but not essential for Web Development
• Experience of cloud-native micro-services and distributed systems (ideally AWS) 
• Understand and appropriately implement the WCAG (Accessibility) principles, guidelines and success criteria implemented
• Experience of full-stack software development principles, architecture and conventions 
• Experience of building and maintaining eCommerce Websites
• Strong understanding of data structures and architectures, using relational and/or non-relational database approaches with the ability to query using SQL 
• A strong understanding of test-driven development and testing conventions 
• Experience of developing and supporting RESTful APIs 
• Experience and understanding of CI/CD pipelines
• Experience of release processes and governance 
• Experience of full-stack software development principles, architecture and conventions 
• Experience of a wide range of SLDC methodologies, including Waterfall, Agile Scrum, Kanban, behavioural-driven development (BDD), and continuous integration
• Understanding of IT security/risk 
• Significant experience with documentation, workflow, and code versioning tools, such as Confluence, Jira and Git respectively. 
• BSc degree in Computer Science, relevant field or equivalent
• Ability to quickly learn and lead on new languages, frameworks and architectures 
• Able to work across multiple projects/workstreams simultaneously 
• Excellent stakeholder management 
• Excellent analytical skills with a good problem-solving attitude 
• Confidence to discuss and present solutions to stakeholders 
• Ability to coach junior team members 
• Able to forward plan 
• Able to dev test, review and sign-off code

About us

Post Office is an integral part of every community, upheld by the dedication and service of our postmasters. In a world that's constantly evolving, we recognise the importance of adapting and growing. As we navigate the shifting landscapes of a digital age, our commitment to evolving is stronger than ever; without losing the essence of personal touch that defines us. Our journey forward is one of reflection, learning, and positive change.

Whilst there is much work to be done, we're looking for people ready to think differently in tackling the challenges ahead – people who possess resilience and a deep sense of responsibility towards our postmasters and the communities they serve. This mission drives us, ensuring that we remain focused on our purpose and strategic intent. If you're inspired by the prospect of making a meaningful difference and contributing to a future where Post Office can stand as a model of renewed progress and integrity, we want to hear from you. Join us on our journey in making Post Office a business that belongs to and serves everyone, shaping a new future legacy.