Junior Frontend Developer - Next.js

Nationwide Utilities
Charing Cross, United Kingdom
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Junior
Compensation
£ 40K

Job location

Charing Cross, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Adobe Creative Cloud
API
Artificial Intelligence
Databases
Data Visualization
Cursor (Graphical User Interface Elements)
Programming Tools
Github
JSON
jQuery
Node.js
Next.js
TypeScript
Web Applications
XML
Postman
React
Cypress
Caching
GIT
Figma
Front End Software Development
Software Version Control
Api Management

Job description

We're looking for someone eager to grow their frontend development career with us. You'll be working in our office with the tech team, contributing to our energy procurement platform that helps clients manage their energy, track contracts, and view their data and global presence through intuitive dashboards.

You'll work on a variety of projects where your input will make an impact company-wide, including the main portal and internal tools used by sales, marketing and account managers. Your role will give you the opportunity to implement complex data visualisation whilst developing solid frontend fundamentals in a collaborative environment.

Requirements

Do you have experience in jQuery?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Experience with React (ideally Next.js) and TypeScript, with some experience delivering web applications

  • Comfortable with Git for version control and working with others
  • Experience working with APIs, handling JSON, XML and similar data formats
  • Understanding of frontend development principles, particularly around user experience and dashboard design

Bonus points for

  • Experience working with databases and data models through an ORM
  • Familiarity with Postman or similar tools for API testing
  • Frontend testing experience using Vitest and Cypress
  • Knowledge of SWR, caching approaches, optimistic updates, and efficient data fetching
  • Experience with design tools like Figma or Adobe Creative Suite
  • Familiarity with AI development tools such as Cursor or Claude Code

What we're looking for

  • A portfolio or GitHub showing your work with Next.js, TypeScript, and dashboard/web application projects
  • Someone keen to learn and grow into an excellent frontend developer
  • An eye for design detail and genuine enthusiasm for creating polished, user-focused interfaces, * This role is full time and office based, please only apply if your commute time is reasonable or you intent to relocate to London very shortly and have already committed to doing so. Application for candidates not already based in London may not be considered as we intend to fill this position within the next 2-6 weeks.
  • Can you provide a link to your GitHub or portfolio with the application, this is very important and will significantly increase your prospects. Applicants who do not provide this may not be considered.
  • What's your proficiency with React/Node.js?
  • How much experience do you have with Typescript?

Education:

  • Bachelor's (preferred)

Benefits & conditions

At Nationwide Utilities, you're not just joining a team; you're becoming part of a movement towards sustainable and innovative energy management. As we finalise our comprehensive benefits package, here's what we envision offering to support and enrich your professional and personal life:

  • Company Culture: Regular social events, sports activities, and special gatherings to foster team spirit and camaraderie.
  • Professional Development: Opportunities for growth through additional training, special project days, and a share scheme that rewards your contributions to our success.
  • Additional Perks: Enhanced paternity cover, generous holiday allowance, and other benefits designed to make life a little easier and more enjoyable.

This array of benefits underscores our commitment to creating a supportive, dynamic, and rewarding work environment., * Additional leave

  • Bereavement leave
  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Employee stock ownership plan
  • Enhanced maternity leave
  • Enhanced paternity leave
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • Sick pay
  • UK visa sponsorship

About the company

At Nationwide Utilities, we're crafting the future of energy management by marrying the agility and innovation of a start-up with the stability and heritage of over 20 years in the industry. Our vision for 2030 is to lead with solutions that offer unparalleled budgeting precision and risk management, tailored to Financial Controllers' and Energy Managers needs. We're dedicated to ethical, sustainable practices, aiming to set industry standards. Join our dynamic team on this journey, where every contribution is pivotal in shaping energy solutions that resonate with both our clients and the wider society.

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