Senior Full Stack Developer

Monday spent working from home finishing the dev work on a new React feature for BMW UK's technician reward and recognition web app.

- Tuesday, working in the beautifully converted barn office in the countryside, switching to resolve some UAT feedback on the updated customer analytics and mapping tool for national auto-parts division of Stellantis (owners of Fiat, Jeep, Chrysler, Vauxhall, etc).

- Wednesday answering questions and supporting the BMW Japan team in their use of our commercial Digital Asset Management product, solving their problems in time for their next morning meeting.

- Thursday enjoying a free artisan coffee from the coffee van and then discussing new features requested from the Porsche customer service team, investigating any complexity and then responding with an estimate of effort. In the afternoon, sharing a drink from the beer fridge with the whole team.

- Friday working from the comfort of home, a remote check-in with the team then on to develop new features for our commercial products, stopping for lunch to get your steps in for this months company Stepathon., Supporting legacy web apps built in React and Laravel
- Estimation, time-tracking and reviews of tasks
- Investigating technology
- DevOps tasks (Azure)

Required Tech Stack

- Skilled in Frontend Development - JavaScript (React), HTML and CSS
- Frontend Tooling - Babel, Vite, Yarn, NPM
- Confident with Backend Development - LAMP stack with Laravel
- Knowledge of the Azure Platform
- Working with APIs

So, who are we looking for?

We require a Senior Full Stack Developer to join a small but mighty Digital Team to complement our existing skillset, able to help on all aspects of our projects, but with a lean to the frontend (React-based) stack.

A developer who can just as confidently spin up a brand new project as jump into an existing codebase. Skilled at working with multiple teams and projects of varying complexity.

Development tasks include enhancing and supporting existing solutions created for specific customers, working on significant internally funded commercial projects as well as creating new solutions as the agency requires.

They will enjoy a high level of technical autonomy where possible to select and try new and emerging technologies that suit the project.

What's in it for me?

We thought you might ask that… well, it just so happens we have a pretty good answer for you. Apart from working with a cracking bunch of nice people, in a lovely part of the world, we have several initiatives to help nurture our talent as well as some nice perks to make life a little easier.

We are IPA Platinum Members awarded due to our True Professional Development - we look to support creative skills growth with internal support and coaching, alongside online and in-person training and courses.

- Room to Grow appraisal system with regular check-ins, individualized growth objectives and real time feedback.
- 28 days' holiday (plus bank holidays.) After 5 years' continuous service, an additional 2 days holiday to use.
- Health Care cashback scheme
- Daily Fruit bowl and Breakfast essentials in the office
- Refer A Friend Scheme.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Reward & Recognition Scheme.
- Beer Fridge Thursday.
- Tons of free parking.

Is that it?

Pretty much. Check out Aprilsix.com and if you think this exciting opportunity is a good fit for you, then we'd love to hear from you.

Reporting into our Lead Developer you will need to be a self-starter, capable of working in a fast-paced environment and have a good attention to detail. You will need to be good at prioritising multiple demands and dealing with a wide variety of responsibilities including the future development of Cortex, a digital asset management system plus that has been built and maintained in-house.

You will have the ability to think creatively and be able to work collaboratively to find the most effective way of getting the job done. Above all we are looking for someone who wants a high degree of autonomy, a positive can-do attitude and has a good track record of delivery.

April Six Mobility embraces diversity and inclusion. We're an equal opportunity employer committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We are also a Disability Confident Committed employer., We are looking for a pragmatic and organised person who wants to get involved in many different projects. You will be passionate about tech and the work you do, bringing commercial awareness and excellent communication to the role., Disability Confident
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We are April Six Mobility, a Marketing and Communications agency with 35 years of experience, that specialises in working with the most exciting, forward thinking mobility brands and manufacturers. We're based in a beautiful, converted barn on the rural edge of Bournemouth, but still just a 20-minute drive from some of the best beaches in Dorset. Yes, we're a little spoilt and we know it!