Front End Developer

Front End Developer

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Front End or Full Stack Developer with a robust background in commercial web and application development, to join the talented team at Bolser, delivering exceptional digital solutions for some of the world’s biggest brands, including Microsoft, Xbox, Portakabin, RAF Museum, and the Football Foundation.

You will be joining an experienced, collaborative team working on recognised digital products applying Extreme Programming (XP) principles such as pair programming, test-driven development (TDD), continuous integration, and collective code ownership.

The role blends technical skill, product thinking, and craftmanship – ideal for someone who enjoys delivering high-quality digital products and working with modern JavaScript ecosystems

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain user-facing features using React.js and TypeScript

• Develop scalable APIs using Node.js (TypeScript), supporting both REST and GraphQL

• Integrate with headless CMS platforms such as Strapi, Contentful, and WordPress

• Collaborate with designers to deliver responsive, accessible UI experiences

• Work closely with teammates using pair programming, code reviews, and TDD

• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, database design, and application security

• Help maintain a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing dev culture

Skills and Qualifications

• 3 years + experience as a Front End or Full Stack Developer

• Proficient in React.js, TypeScript, and modern JavaScript (ES6+)

• Familiar with Node.js and frameworks like Express or Apollo Server

• Experience with REST and GraphQL APIs

• Comfortable working with PostgreSQL or similar relational databases

• Understanding of responsive design, accessibility, and performance best practices

• Familiar with headless CMS platforms (Strapi, Contentful, WordPress, etc.)

• Exposure to XP practices such as TDD, pair programming, and CI/CD

• Knowledge of Git, NPM, Docker, and deployment on AWS or Azure

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Main technologies

HTML, CSS & TypeScript

React (or Vue, with a transition to React)

Node.js

REST & GraphQL APIs

PostgreSQL

Headless CMS: Strapi, Contentful, Sanity, WordPress

Symfony / Laravel PHP (legacy)

Git, NPM

DevOps with GitHub, AWS & Azure

Benefits

We will offer you:

● A competitive salary

● Profit share scheme

● 25 days holiday

● Personal development plan/time

● 3% pension contribution

● Bike to work and ebike scheme

● Optional private health care

● Simply Health wellbeing plan

● Hybrid working – 3 days in the Leeds office

● Flexible working hours – 10-4 core hours

Plus

● A vibrant, social, and collaborative working environment in Leeds City Centre

● Opportunities to work on significant projects for Global clients

● Join a tight-knit, experienced team in a dynamic agency environment

● Enhance your skills with XP methodologies, clean code, and collaborative workflows

● Help shape our tech stack, development processes, and digital products