YPO is undergoing an exciting period of digital transformation, and as we expand, we have an excellent opportunity for a Digital Solutions Developer to join our dynamic hybrid team. You'll collaborate with both internal and external developers, along with our technical experts, to drive innovation and growth.
Salary: Starting at £35,745 per year (Grade 9)
Contract: Permanent, full-time, 37 hours per week
Location: Hybrid and flexible working from our Office in Wakefield
Benefits: 29 days’ holiday per year, plus bank holidays, plus 3 discretionary closedown days and Local Government Pension Scheme
We are seeking a skilled developer who can confidently manage their workload and prioritise tasks effectively to create innovative web experiences for our customers. While your primary focus will be on frontend development, you should also be comfortable working on backend solutions, with a commitment to delivering results.
With strong expertise in JavaScript and C#, you'll enhance and innovate website functionalities, tackle complex challenges, and bridge the gap between technical and non-technical teams. Your work will have a direct impact on improving YPO’s customer experience.
You’ll work with advanced technologies like Sitecore and play a key role in shaping YPO’s digital future. Our digital roadmap includes projects involving headless architecture, digital experience platforms, and personalisation technologies.
Essential skills include:
• Experience with JavaScript in a large-scale e-commerce environment.
• Strong understanding of e-commerce web development and digital platforms.
• Familiarity with OrderCloud or Shopify, or other headless ecommerce systems.
• Excellent interpersonal, multitasking, and problem-solving abilities.
For a comprehensive outline of the role, as well as the essential skills required, please read the Job Description attached here Job Description - Digital Solutions Developer
“If you’re looking to work in a stimulating, friendly and rewarding environment, then YPO could be the place for you”
YPO has 50 years' experience in giving back to the public sector. Five decades ago, 13 local authorities came together to combine their buying demands and achieve efficiency, and that's when our organisation as it's known today began.
We supply products and services to a wide range of customers including schools, local authorities, charities, emergency services, the public sector, and other businesses such as nurseries and care homes.
We're 100% publicly owned, by our 13 member authorities, which means the profits we make are returned to our public sector customers, delivering even better value for money.
View more about the company and our culture here: www.ypo.co.uk
Benefits of working at YPO:
• Local Government Pension Scheme (WYPF)
• Generous holiday package
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Access to Occupational Health Service
• Paid membership of your professional body
• Commitment to staff development
• Free parking (subject to availability)
• Family friendly policies
• Cycle2Work Scheme
How to Apply:
To apply, please send your CV and Supporting Statement to Bradley (Resourcing Partner) on [email protected].
It is important that your CV is up to date, including relevant works experience and qualifications, and that your supporting statement explains your motivation for applying for the role, and how you meet the role criteria.
To have a confidential and informal discussion about this role, or any additional support, please contact Bradley on 01609 534365 or [email protected].
Key Dates:
The deadline for applications is midnight on Sunday 6th October 2024.
Interviews are planned to take place week commencing 14th October 2024, in-person at our Wakefield Office.
We reserve the right to remove this vacancy before the proposed deadline in the event of a change of requirements, the positions being filled, or a large number of applications being received.
YPO is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, any disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, or belief.
We will not accept applications from agencies and can only consider applications from individuals with right to work within the UK.