Software Developer

Wren Kitchens Limited; Barton-upon-Humber; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading kitchen retailer is seeking a Software Developer to join their agile development team in Barton-upon-Humber. You'll work on cutting-edge projects, including the maintenance of a CAD-based planning system. Candidates should have 2+ years of experience with JavaScript, TypeScript, and related technologies. The position includes a progression plan and various employee benefits including life assurance and personalized training budgets, reflecting the company's commitment to its workforce.

Benefits

Life Assurance after 2 years' service

Access to Benenden health

Personalized progression plan

Individual training budget

EE discount

Staff discount on purchasing a kitchen/bedroom

Eye Care Vouchers

Refer a Friend Scheme

Free onsite gym

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience developing and maintaining JavaScript applications.
• Solid understanding of JavaScript concepts, OOP, and software design patterns.
• Experience with unit and automated testing.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain Wren’s custom built application.
• Write clean code that is understandable by others.
• Contribute to all phases of the development lifecycle.

Skills

JavaScript applications

TypeScript

React

NodeJS

HTML5

Canvas

Software design patterns

Mathematical skills

Git workflows

Agile methodologies

Tools

Docker

Webpack

NPM

ESLint

Karma

Job description

About The Role

As a Software Developer, you’ll become an integral part of our agile development team, working with the latest technology on ground-breaking projects to keep the business at the forefront of our industry. You’ll work on the development and maintenance of our industry leading CAD based planning system which is used by our Kitchen and Bedroom Designers to bring our customers dream to reality, as well as working on the architecture, planning and design of other innovative internal systems used across our manufacturing, transport, installations and customer service departments.

Location

This role is based at our Head Office in Barton-Upon-Humber 1/2 days a week

Technology

• JavaScript / TypeScript
• ReactJS
• HTML5
• Canvas
• NodeJS
• Less

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain Wren’s custom built, cutting edge application
• Write clean code that is clear and understandable by others
• Contribute to all phases of the development lifecycle
• Work with senior developers, business stakeholders and wider development team to understand the initial scope for a new project

What Wren offer

• Life Assurance after 2 years' service
• Access to Benenden health and discount platform after 1 years of continuous service
• Personalised progression plan with clear career opportunities
• Individual training budget for personal development
• EE discount
• Staff discount on purchasing a kitchen/bedroom after 1 year of continuous service
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Free onsite gym

Desired skills and knowledge

• 2+ years' experience developing and maintaining JavaScript applications
• Proficient in TypeScript, React, NodeJS, HTML5, Canvas, and Less
• Solid understanding of JavaScript concepts (e.g. mixins, composition, scope), OOP, and software design patterns
• Strong maths skills and ability to design complex algorithms
• Experience with unit and automated testing, including tools like Docker, Webpack, NPM, ESLint, and Karma
• Familiar with Git workflows, Agile methodologies, and CI environments
• Exposure to AWS and Linux/macOS environments
• Background in retail or manufacturing environments is a plus

About The Company

Wren Kitchens are not only passionate about kitchens, we are passionate about our people! We have achieved incredible milestones over the years; opening over 100 showrooms, launching in the USA, and winning multiple awards including the UK’s Number 1 place to work! This is thanks to our team, the Wren family, who have inspired us to push limits and make a difference. With our exponential growth, we are looking for incredible individuals to join us and continue our success story!