Junior Developer jobs in United Kingdom

About THG

We're a fast-moving, global technology group that specializes in taking brands direct to consumers. We're home to a portfolio of leading brands and sites including Myprotein, ESPA, LOOKFANTASTIC, and Cult Beauty, all of which are powered by our fully integrated digital commerce ecosystem, THG Ingenuity.

We handle everything in-house, including technology, content creation, e-commerce, marketing, manufacturing, new product development, and logistics. This comprehensive approach ensures we can fully realize our vision and maintain our leadership in a rapidly evolving global industry.

THG is one of the world's fastest-growing and largest online retailers. We have over a decade of experience building and growing brands in the Beauty and Wellness sectors, in over 160 markets. We create brilliant digital brand experiences and our in-house team design, develop, and build a bespoke proprietary technology platform that is used by hundreds of millions of people worldwide. With a world-class business, a proprietary technology platform, and disruptive business model, our ambition is to be the global digital leader. Our culture is fast-paced and ambitious - we like to move twice as fast others believe to be possible. This belief is a fundamental part of the DNA that has supported our incredible growth. Our people are our strength; our colleagues are encouraged to think creatively and are empowered to turn their ideas into actions. To support our ambitious growth, we are looking for commercially astute, ambitious individuals that can bring fresh and innovative thinking to THG and play a part in driving the Group forward on its truly exciting journey.

About THG Labs
THG acquired Acheson & Acheson in 2018 to bring full service, product development & manufacturing in-house to supply innovative branded and THG Beauty Brand products to the industry. In 2022 Acheson & Acheson became THG Labs. Capabilities include:

• In-house market knowledge & trends
• End-to-end service from idea generation through to manufacturing and launch
• Technical, commercial and production expertise
• Outstanding customer service

About The Supply and Demand Team

Based within the commercial division of the business, The Systems Team is responsible for all aspects of THG Labs IT Systems, including In-house Application Development, IT Support, and 3rd Party Application Support & Management.

Systems Developer

As a Systems Developer, reporting directly to the Systems Manager, you'll play a key role in maintaining and evolving our in-house suite of applications, integrations, and reports that touch every corner of our business. This role is perfect for someone eager to make a tangible impact by delivering innovative solutions while growing alongside a dynamic team.

• Collaborate with senior developers and end users to explore system requirements, driving the creation of high impact applications, seamless integrations, and insightful reports.
• Design and develop application prototypes that bring concepts to life and align with user needs.
• Write, review, and debug clean, efficient code to ensure high-performing and reliable applications.
• Support structured, controlled deployments of applications, integrations, and reports to maintain stability and quality.
• Safeguard code integrity with rigorous source control practices, ensuring security and traceability.
• Meet key project timelines and deliverables by working closely with senior developers and the broader team.
• Complete and maintain thorough documentation through Systems Validation Packs, covering:
  
  • Development of new systems
  • Enhancements to existing systems
  • Minor UI/UX amendments
• Incident resolution and service request management, including escalation when necessary.
• Take reasonable care for the health and safety for yourself and other persons who may be affected by your work.
• Cooperate with regards to all company health & safety measures, following H&S training when using equipment.
• Report to a person in authority any work situation which may represent a serious or imminent danger to health & safety or any shortcomings in the protection arrangements to health & safety. In respect of any hazards remember 'see it, report it.'
• Helping to promote a positive working atmosphere within the company.
• Any other duties that may be required from time to time.

Role Requirements

• Experience with programming languages such as HTML, PHP, JavaScript, and frameworks like CodeIgniter.
• Strong knowledge of SQL for database management, with experience in performance tuning and stored procedures.
• Understanding of APIs and web services for application integrations.
• Experience with source control tools, such as Git.
• Understanding of modern UI/UX design principles.
• Knowledge of Web Servers such as Apache and Nginx.
• Experience with project management methodologies.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools like Power Query or Tableau.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices and secure coding principles.
• Strong debugging skills using tools like browser developer tools or application logs.
• Ability to interpret complex system requirements and design scalable, efficient solutions.
• Experience collaborating in cross-functional teams, including non-technical colleagues.
• Strong ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a dynamic work environment.
• Proven track record of delivering projects on time and meeting deadlines.

THG is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you are invited to interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability.

THG is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Because of the high volumes of applications our opportunities attract, it sometimes takes us time to review and consider them all. We endeavour to respond to every application we receive within 14 days. If you haven't heard from us within that time frame or should you have any specific questions about this or other applications for positions at THG please contact one of our Talent team to discuss further.