Staff Web Developer

Ready Education; Liverpool; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000

Job description

ROLE PURPOSE

Our team at Ready Education is empowering institutions worldwide to build and engage their campus community by improving communications and experiences that increase retention and drive student success. This role is central to delivering on this mission, as you will lead the technical strategy and execution for web applications that students use daily to thrive.

As a Staff Web Developer, you will not only craft scalable, high-quality applications but also mentor team members, influence architectural decisions, and drive cross-functional collaboration to ensure the success of our web platform. This senior leadership role provides an opportunity to make a lasting impact on both the organization and the global education community.

REPORTS TO

Engineering manager

KEY STAKEHOLDERS

Your immediate team includes web and backend developers, product managers, and UX/UI designers. Additionally, you will collaborate closely with engineering leadership, DevOps, and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on technical direction. You will also contribute to the broader Web Development chapter, driving initiatives that impact the entire codebase and development lifecycle.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Staff Web Developer, you will:

• Lead the development, enhancement, and maintenance of responsive web applications using the Angular framework.
• Architect and implement solutions that balance scalability, performance, and maintainability.
• Define and promote best practices for front-end development, ensuring consistency across teams.
• Integrate third-party APIs and libraries to enhance application functionality.
• Implement and maintain automated testing suites to ensure code quality and reliability.
• Mentor and coach team members, fostering growth and sharing expertise.
• Partner with UX/UI designers to ensure seamless implementation of user-centric designs.
• Drive technical discussions and decisions related to the web application ecosystem.
• Collaborate with back-end teams to ensure robust integration with server-side logic.
• Contribute to technical roadmaps and strategic planning for web technologies.
• Champion the adoption of testing, CI/CD practices, and performance optimization tools.
• Stay at the forefront of emerging technologies and trends, bringing innovative solutions to the team.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE ROLE

What we’re looking for

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• At least 7 years of relevant experience, with a strong focus on web application development.
• In-depth knowledge of Angular framework and its core principles.
• Strong proficiency in HTML, CSS, TypeScript and JavaScript, with a deep understanding of front-end build tools and performance optimization.
• Experience leading technical projects and mentoring developers.
• Strong knowledge of RESTful APIs, asynchronous programming, and client-server architecture.
• Familiarity with modern web security practices and accessibility standards.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a focus on scalability and maintainability.
• Exceptional communication skills, capable of conveying complex ideas to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• A proactive attitude towards learning and adopting new technologies.
• Leadership in Agile environments, with experience participating in Scrum ceremonies and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ability to operate and lead effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Candidates must reside in the United Kingdom and be able to work fully aligned with the Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) zone.

LIFE AT READY

• Opportunity to help direct the front-end development technical strategy, through implementing ideas and best practices;
• Training opportunities with our chosen providers;
• Time available during working hours to learn and develop;
• A friendly environment where your thoughts and ideas will be welcomed;
• Company pension;
• Company laptop and peripherals;
• An international environment with experienced coworkers who help you move on;
• A lot of room for personal development and for taking your own initiatives to be as successful as possible in this role;
• Remote working environment with the option of attendance in our cozy office in the lively knowledge quarter area of Liverpool;
• The opportunity for flexible working;
• Monthly social gatherings.

ABOUT READY EDUCATION

Trusted by 700+ institutions to build communities and drive retention, Ready Education is the leading mobile student engagement platform (7 million active users) on a mission to improve student success in higher education worldwide.

As one new SaaS company, formed in 2021 from StuComm (NL), Collabco (UK), AppScho (FR), and Ready Education (NA), we’ve entered a period of aggressive growth. The opportunity to work on a new global software platform makes it an exciting time to join in.