Front End Developer

Yacht Havens Ltd is a successful family-run company managing a network of marinas across the UK and Europe. Our IT team develops and maintains internal software to support daily marina operations, customer management and financial processing.

We are looking for a Junior Front End Developer to help maintain and improve our applications, working closely with our senior developers to deliver new features and modernise our system. This is a great opportunity for a motivated early-career developer to grow in a supportive team while working on both new and legacy systems.

• Location: Fully Remote (or Hybrid/Lymington Head Office)
• Company: Yacht Havens Ltd
• Reports to: Senior Front End Developer
• Closing Date: Friday 18th April 2025
• Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 depending on experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop software for web (Angular) and mobile (React Native) platforms in our agile development environment.
• Work closely with the back end team and project managers to ensure functional requirements are met.
• Adopt best development practices and stay up to date with the latest techniques.
• Participate in code reviews, learn from feedback and improve development skills.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software bugs.
• Work both independently and as part of a team on sprints/projects.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Basic to intermediate Angular knowledge (Angular 12+ preferred).
• Familiarity with TypeScript, RxJS and Angular Material.
• Understanding of responsive design and UI/UX principles.
• Version control experience using Git.
• Strong communication skills with clear written and verbal English.
• Positive attitude, willingness to learn and problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and deliver on time.

Desirable (Bonus) Skills

• Experience with AgGrid.
• Understanding of AngularJS and legacy code refactoring.
• Exposure to Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines and build/release processes.
• Basic familiarity with C#, .NET or MS SQL Server.
• Experience working with RESTful APIs.
• Unit testing (TDD)

Education

• (Essential) A-Level / BTEC or equivalent.
• (Essential) Excellent English language skills, both written and verbal.
• (Desired) A degree in Computer Science or equivalent from a recognised university.
• (Desired) ITIL Certification.
• (Desired) An ability to speak Dutch would be a distinct advantage.

Attributes

• (Essential) Demonstrative ability in providing innovative solutions and fresh ideas.
• (Essential) A positive, proactive attitude towards work.
• (Essential) Ability to remain calm under pressure and meet deadlines.
• (Desired) Experience working at all levels, guiding and advising others in an operational way.
• (Desired) Willingness to commit to self-development and contribute to a fun work environment.
• (Desired) Ability to foster a trusting and confidential environment.
• (Desired) Interest in the yachting industry.
• (Desired) An inquisitive nature - ask questions and be curious.
• (Desired) 1-2 years of work experience in software development (ideal but not required).

What We Offer

• A flexible remote work environment.
• Mentorship and on-the-job training with an experienced senior developer.
• Opportunities to work on a mix of new features and modernisation projects.
• A relaxed and friendly team where you can grow and contribute.
• Performance review on a monthly basis
• Equipment provided, laptop, monitors.
• Further training on online courses

Application Process

1. CV Review - We will assess your experience, skills and suitability for the role.
2. Initial Interview Call - A short conversation to learn more about you, your background and what you're looking for.
3. Take-Home Assignment - A practical task in Angular or JavaScript, depending on your experience, to showcase your coding skills.
4. Technical Interview - A discussion about your assignment, problem-solving approach and technical knowledge.

To apply, please submit your CV and Cover Letter detailing your suitability to the role to: hr@yachthavens.com.

No recruiters/external agencies - thank you