Junior Web Developer

Narwhal Media Group; Bristol; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A digital media company in Bristol is seeking a Junior Web Developer to join their supportive development team. This role involves working on internal projects, writing clean code, and learning modern web technologies such as .NET, Python, and PHP. Ideal candidates are those early in their careers or those making a career switch. The company offers mentorship, progression opportunities, and a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Mentorship from experienced developers

Hands-on experience with live projects

Clear progression opportunities

Time for learning and development

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of web fundamentals is essential.
• Some exposure to back-end languages like .NET, Python, or PHP is required.
• A strong desire to learn and ability to take feedback are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Support development and maintenance of web applications.
• Write clean, maintainable code across various projects.
• Collaborate with team members on projects.

Skills

Basic knowledge of web fundamentals (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)

Exposure to .NET, Python, or PHP

Desire to learn and improve

Good communication skills

Tools

Laravel

Git

MySQL

Job description

Salary

Competitive (depending on experience)

Type

Full-time / Permanent

Location

Office-based

About the Role

We’re looking for a Junior Web Developer who’s keen to learn and grow within a supportive development team. You’ll be working internal projects, contributing to both new builds and existing platforms, and gaining exposure to a variety of modern web technologies.

This role is ideal for someone early in their career, a recent graduate, or a career switcher with a strong interest in web development.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting the development and maintenance of web applications and websites
• Writing clean, maintainable code across front-end and back-end projects
• Working with technologies such as .NET, Python, PHP, and Laravel
• Assisting with bug fixes, feature enhancements, and testing
• Collaborating with designers, developers, and project managers
• Learning best practices around performance, security, and scalability

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Basic knowledge of web fundamentals (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
• Some exposure to at least one back-end language such as .NET, Python, or PHP
• A strong desire to learn and improve
• Ability to follow guidance and take feedback
• Good communication skills

Nice to Have (but not required):

• Experience with Laravel or another MVC framework
• Familiarity with Git or other version control systems
• Basic database knowledge (MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, etc.)
• Understanding of APIs and RESTful services
• A portfolio, GitHub profile, or personal projects

What You’ll Get

• Mentorship from experienced developers
• Hands‑on experience with live projects
• Exposure to multiple languages and frameworks
• Clear progression opportunities
• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• Time and support for learning and development

How to Apply

Please send:

• Your CV
• A short introduction about yourself

Any relevant examples of your work (projects, GitHub, portfolio)