Frontend Developer

Front-end Developer

Our current Front-End tech stack:

• NextJS + ReactJS
• Strapi headless CMS
• HTML/SCSS/LESS/Javascript
• Docker

What you will do:

• Design, develop, and deploy scalable, high-performing, and maintainable frontend solutions.
• Take a key role within a small, fast-paced, and highly collaborative team, contributing to impactful projects from concept to delivery.
• Help shape the technical vision and strategy of a strong, forward-thinking engineering team.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams—including designers, stakeholders, and backend engineers—to build seamless and intuitive user experiences.
• Lead the development of our growing e-commerce platform using Next.js (React), JavaScript (including TypeScript), HTML, and CSS.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to align on goals and deliverables.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code, following modern best practices and design patterns.
• Adapt to shifting priorities and evolving business needs while delivering high-quality work on time.
• Contribute to improving team processes and mentoring junior developers through code reviews and knowledge sharing.
• Build and maintain developer tooling, deployment pipelines, and infrastructure to support smooth delivery and operations.
• Deliver features that drive business growth and enhance the experience for our merchandising teams and customers.

Who you are:

• You have 5+ years of professional experience in JavaScript development, working with modern frameworks and technologies.
• You bring 3+ years of hands-on experience with React and Next.js, delivering high-quality, production-ready code.
• You have a sharp eye for detail and can create pixel-perfect, responsive layouts that work flawlessly across devices—from smartphones to desktops.
• You write clean, sustainable, and reliable code, applying best practices like design patterns and refactoring techniques.
• You’re passionate about keeping up with the latest trends and advancements in frontend development.
• You have an in-depth understanding of the full web development lifecycle—from design to deployment.
• Strong knowledge of layout aesthetics, SEO principles, and responsive web techniques is second nature to you.
• You’re comfortable working with design tools such as Adobe Suite and Photoshop, and have experience integrating with CMS platforms.
• You thrive in fast-paced, ever-changing environments, working within small, agile teams to deliver impactful work.
• You’re curious and adaptable, excited to learn new technologies and take on unfamiliar challenges.
• You’re driven by technical excellence, with a strong commitment to delivering quality results.
• You have a proven track record of shipping production-ready software at scale, with experience in both manual and automated testing.
• You’re fluent in English and excel at communication, collaboration, and empathy within your team.
• You have experience designing and scaling high-throughput distributed systems, especially those working with large datasets.
• You’re highly proficient in core technologies like JavaScript, TypeScript, Next.js/React, Node.js, HTML5, and CSS3.
• You know how to build non-blocking, asynchronous web applications and are experienced in event-driven development.
• You’re confident working with modern Web APIs, including REST and GraphQL.
• You understand core systems concepts like transactions, atomicity, and idempotency.
• You have hands-on experience deploying to cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• You know when to optimize, fix problems at the right level of abstraction, and use the best tool for the job.
• You have experience creating solutions that meet or exceed Google PageSpeed performance guidelines.
• You’re passionate about learning, mentoring, and sharing knowledge with others.

Our current Front-End tech stack:

• NextJS + ReactJS
• Strapi headless CMS
• HTML/SCSS/LESS/Javascript
• Docker

Bonus points if you also have:

• Experience as a full-stack developer.
• Professional experience working with different CMS platforms and web application frameworks.
• Contributions to open-source projects and participation in developer communities.

Where you’ll be:

• A key team member in one of the fastest growing companies in the UK with a passion to innovate and constantly reinvent itself
• Working hours? The normal hours of work are staggered starts/finishes 8am-5pm, 8:30-5:30pm and 9am-6pm, UK times.

Interview Process:

• Initial general call with the Head of Talent to understand motivation and interests
• If successful, progress to the technical interview with the Director of Website Development and Infrastructure which will be followed up by a technical test
• Final interview with the Director of Website Development and Infrastructure and others from the Senior Management team

We wish to move through this process as quickly as possible should we identify talented developers.

Why Protein Works

• Join one of the UK's fastest-growing multi-award-winning food brands
• Be part of a movement to revolutionise the way people think about nutrition, protein, and food
• Join us in driving innovation and redefining standards in a dynamic industry.
• Work with a talented team: Learn from and collaborate with skilled professionals who will guide and support your personal and professional growth journey.
• Develop your skills: Take advantage of ample opportunities to expand your skill set and enhance your career trajectory.