Overview

We’re looking for a skilled Senior Client-Side Software Engineer to join our Newcastle-based team. You’ll be responsible for building new websites and web applications, as well as maintaining and improving existing ones. Working closely with our creative team and server-side developers, you’ll help deliver interactive, data-driven, and accessible digital experiences.

Location: Shout HQ, Newcastle, UK (3/2 hybrid model)

Working hours: 37.5 hours per week, worked Monday to Friday

What you\'ll be doing

• Develop and maintain client websites.
• Build new product functionality to agreed plans and deadlines.
• Collaborate with server-side developers to solve technical challenges and meet project milestones.
• Apply and advocate best practices in your workflow.
• Estimate, triage, and implement solutions for P2 (and below) support incidents.
• Assist in implementing—but not estimating/triaging—P1 (and below) support requests.
• Contribute to user story writing, estimating, and sprint ceremonies (including client-facing).
• Oversee production deployments (for feature & hotfix releases).
• Mentor and assign work to Software Engineers.
• Review and approve pull requests from Software Engineers.
• Support the recruitment process for new developers.
• Accurately record time in Harvest and submit reports at the end of review periods.

What you\'ll bring

• Expert knowledge of React.
• Ability to translate visuals and wireframes into clean, semantic web templates.
• Strong understanding of design principles and responsive layouts.
• Familiarity with web standards, accessibility (AA standard), and performance best practices.
• Proven debugging and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact with a diverse group of people.
• Experience integrating with server-side code to produce dynamic pages.
• Proficiency with version control systems (e.g. Git).
• A proactive mindset and eagerness to learn new technologies.
• Eligibility for BPSS clearance.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Software Development