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# Junior Developer

- **Company:** UK Meds Direct Ltd
- **Location:** Nottingham, UK
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** £30,000.0 - £40,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** HTML, JavaScript (Programming Language), Data Analysis, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Performance Tuning, Next.js, Shopify, Systems Integration, TypeScript, Web Usability, Software Modules, ReactJS, Magento, Data Layers, Figma, Graphql, Front End Software Development
- **Published:** May 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=960c4df1c7151b98

## About the Role

Do you have experience in TypeScript?, * Someone who enjoys a fast paced environment and who is able to constantly

manage priorities based on evolving business needs.

 * A person who has a good sense of humour, likes to work hard and play hard

## Description

We're looking for a motivated Junior Frontend Developer to support the delivery of fast, accessible, and high-converting e-commerce experiences across several UK healthcare brands.
You'll work as part of a supportive team that includes an in-house SEO specialist, senior development support, and an external development agency. This is a role where you'll have real ownership of your work, collaborate across disciplines, and develop your skills in a fast-paced, commercially focused environment.

This is an ideal opportunity for a developer with strong frontend fundamentals who is eager to learn modern e-commerce technologies, performance optimisation, SEO best practices, and scalable frontend architecture.
Frontend Development

 * Support the development and maintenance of storefronts using React.js and Next.js
 * Develop responsive, mobile-first user interfaces from Figma or design briefs
 * Help create and maintain reusable UI components
 * Work with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and TypeScript to deliver accessible user experiences
 * Assist with SSR, SSG, and ISR implementations within Next.js
 * Support website optimisation for performance, usability, and Core Web Vitals
 * Test interfaces across browsers and devices

E-Commerce & Platform Integration

 * Gain exposure to platforms such as Magento 2, MedusaJS, Shopify, and headless CMS platforms
 * Assist with integrating frontend applications with REST and GraphQL APIs
 * Support the development of modules and components across CMS and commerce platforms
 * Help implement structured data/schema and SEO-related frontend improvements

SEO & Performance Support

 * Canonical tags, redirects, and hreflang implementation
 * Crawl optimisation and site structure improvements
 * Analytics event tracking and data layer setup
 * UX improvements for mobile and desktop
 * Conversion Rate Optimisation (CRO)
 * Supporting module development across DatoCMS, Magento, Shopify, and Medusa


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