We’re looking for a Developer to come and join our technology team, whilst you’ll be a Front-End focused, we also like to dabble in a spot of Python, PHP or whatever might be needed to deliver the best solution.

You will work closely with other members of the technology team, making sure all our projects are of the very highest standard. You’ll contribute actively to the team to make sure we all stay up to date with the latest in technology landscape.

Please note this is a 3 month fixed term contract in the first instance. There is potential for the role to be extended beyond this.

What the day to day looks like…

You’ll be delivering high-quality Front-End solutions that are integral to the customer’s goals
Undertake feasibility studies - 'can it be done?’
Produce estimates - 'how long will it take?'
Share your ideas with your colleagues in the technology the team
Participate constructively in inter-department communications

Strings to your bow...

Front-End development - HTML5, CSS3/SASS, JavaScript, working knowledge of ReactJS
Experience of templating e.g., Handlebars, task runners e.g., Gulp, Yarn
Good API knowledge and use of Restful services
Knowledge of analytics and tracking
You know your way round cross-browser ‘quirks’ & nuances & responsive web development

Plus, ideally

Adobe Experience Manager – page creation, template/component usage, publishing workflow
Experience in an agency would be bonus
If you’ve used Github actions, AWS that would be great

Who are you?

You have a great eye for detail and have an understanding of basic UX principles
You’re comfortable working alone but not a ‘lone-wolf’
Work well under pressure while maintaining attention to detail
You like to take the initiative to get things done and let your team know what you’ve achieved

Benefits:

25 days’ holiday (pro-rata)
1 extra day off for moving house
3 extra days off for wedding or Civil Partnership
Discounted Samsung products
Money off gym membership
Stakeholder pension with Scottish Widows
Group Income Protection
Private medical insurance with BUPA
Dental insurance with Simplyhealth
Life Assurance
Season ticket loan
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to work scheme
PLUS, Thursday drinks trolley, Monthly All Agency, Summer & Christmas parties…and much more

About Cheil

Welcome to Cheil UK. We are an integrated agency bridging the three worlds of physical, digital and immersive experiences including working across e-commerce, retail, media and emerging technologies. Now in their 50th year, the 150+ strong team redefine what’s possible, continually optimising to deliver an edge for clients and working with brands to forge deeper, more rewarding, customer experiences.

As a full service agency, we’ve got plenty of experience in shopper marketing, experiential, traditional advertising, social, retail design and sponsorship – awards to show for it, too. In the past few years, we’ve earned our share of Cannes Lions, Clios, POPAIs and Kinsale Sharks.

As part of Cheil Worldwide, Cheil London plays its part in one of the world’s biggest agency networks – comprising 53 offices and 8 affiliates in 42 countries globally.

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