Midweight Frontend Engineer

We are seeking a proactive Midweight Frontend Engineer to help expand and enhance our online platforms. You will collaborate closely with the Lead Engineer and the Head of EdTech, taking ownership of the product while working alongside other volunteers to build an engaging, accessible user experience.,

• Developing and maintaining the frontend of our applications using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, and Next.js.
• Integrating external APIs and working with backend developers for seamless data flow.
• Using Figma for wireframes, collaborating on design and usability standards.
• Participating in Agile/Scrum processes, contributing to project planning and reviews.
• Engaging with CI/CD processes and using GitHub Actions for automated workflows.
• What You'll Be Building
You'll work on a greenfield project to create a portal that will manage our volunteers. This role allows you to influence the platform's architecture, enhancing our volunteer management and supporting our mission to empower young learners.
• Our Tech Stack
• Next.js, React, Storybook, Monorepos
• Salesforce CRM backend
• Benefits
• Join a fast-growing organisation with over 80 diverse volunteers
• Shape impactful projects and educational resources for young learners
• Flexible role with opportunities for skill growth and collaboration
  
  Database / CRM development
• Software and web development
• Web design (including UX/UI), Proficient in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Experience with React and Next.js
• Familiarity with Tailwind CSS and Material UI
• Confident working with external APIs
• Familiarity with querying databases
• Proficient in Version Control with Git and GitHub
• Strong visual design skills, with experience building user-friendly products
• Experience using Figma for wireframes and collaborating on visual design
• Knowledge of cloud technologies like Azure and Vercel
• Understanding of CI/CD processes and experience with GitHub Actions
• Experience in testing with React Testing Library and Jest
• Knowledge of SEO best practices (desirable)
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate ideas and collaborate effectively
• Experience working with Product Owners and cross-functional teams
• Understanding of Agile/Scrum development processes, The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise and a creative, problem-solving mindset. We value team members who are self-motivated, organised, and passionate about making a difference. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the growth of a dynamic organisation while supporting the next generation of learners.
  
  Ignite Hubs is an education charity dedicated to empowering young minds aged 7 to 18. Our mission is to provide children from all backgrounds, including underrepresented groups like girls, SEN children, and those from disadvantaged areas, with skills and experiences to thrive in the future workforce. We teach coding and STEM to over 200 students weekly and have positively impacted over 1,000 young learners.
  
  Enable children and young people from all backgrounds to grow, develop and progress in life. We particularly target:
• Girls
• Children and young people that have special educational needs and/or disabilities.
• Children and young people from disadvantaged or vulnerable backgrounds.
About Ignite Hubs Causes
• Black, asian and minority ethnic groups
• Children / families
• Education
• Health and well being / research and care
• Learning disabilities / difficulties
• Local / community
• Mental health
• Training / employment support
• Young people
Organisation type: Charity We are a new educational Charity transforming the way children and young people learn, develop and progress.