Senior Developer (SPA Web Development)

AtTAG, our company values matter. Each member of our staff should exemplifyTeamwork, anAmbitious spirit and aGenuine attitude.

It is important that you have passion for the job you do, as well as a drive to want to do better. In return, TAG will support your growth and development, as well as offer opportunities to progress or maybe even change tack!

The What

The Senior Developer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software applications, with a focus on high-quality, scalable code. This role demonstrates deep technical understanding and strong problem-solving and works both independently and in collaboration with other developers and stakeholders.

The position of Senior Developer takes ownership of key project components and often acts as a technical leader within the development teams.

As a Senior Developer, you will have a diverse and varied role. Here are just some of the things you’ll be getting involved with:

• Technical Leadership and Oversight
• Innovation and Problem Solving
• Quality Assurance
• Governance and Compliance
• Budget Requirements
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Uphold TAG’s reputation for high-quality service levels and always represent TAG IT with full professionalism
• Remain an expert in the design, development and maintenance of software applications, and high-quality scalable code, and stay comprehensively knowledgeable in the Travel, Entertainment and Events industries
• Initiate continuous improvement and give suggestions and recommendations to continually improve at staff or business level
• Partner with relevant TAG departments and personnel for cross-division and global business activities
• Perform other duties as may be assigned from time to time

The How

To be successful at TAG is as much about mindset and attitude as it is about skill set and qualifications. We’re a team who share the same desire and passion to go above and beyond for each and every client. We revel in making the seemingly impossible possible, always rising to the challenge with ambition and a genuine, open attitude.

We work flexibly to accommodate our TAG team colleagues, meaning on occasion there could be requirements outside of office hours to manage time zones and other work commitments. As a Senior Developer, there are several credentials and attributes which would be advantageous, but a determined attitude and willingness to learn are equally important.

• Education to Degree level or higher in related field, or lieu of education, an equivalent combination of education and directly related experience
• Successful experience of working within Development teams
• Experienced in Development methodologies covering both Agile and traditional Waterfall
• Proven record of working in an ambiguous and fast-paced environment
• Working knowledge of travel industry technologies, e.g. booking tools and GDS systems
• Previous experience of developing software in the entertainment industry
• Accomplished technical awareness and trusted advisor with a collaborative and pragmatic approach
• Capable of creating the bandwidth to lead on multiple projects simultaneously
• Analytical problem-solver with abilities for critical thinking and understanding complexity and risk
• Versatile, adaptable, and willingness to handle constantly changing priorities with continued enthusiasm
• It is also a requirement to have had strong practical experience of SPA Web Development:
• HTML (5), CSS (3+) development, including frameworks, e.g. Tailwind
• Build of responsive designs to suit mobile and desktops
• CSS pre-processors (SASS, SCSS) and build tools (Vite, Webpack)
• MSAL and SSO environments
• Rest-based API interactions
• Visual design, UI/UX, User-centred design, accessibility (WCAG/WAI) and usability
• Wireframes, prototypes and high-fidelity mock-ups
• Figma or similar e.g. Sketch, Adobe XD
• Testing frameworks (e.g. Cypress, Mocha, Jest), and broader testing tools such as Selenium, Playwright, Docker, Postman, GitHub or similar

The Where and When

This is a full-time role (35 hours per week) based in our Manchester office. Since March 2020, we have operated a flexible, hybrid approach to working and will continue to do this moving forward. We will work with you to find the best mix of office and home working that suits your life and the needs of the team.

You will report into the Engineering Manager who is also based in Manchester. There are other regional teams based in the US, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Australia and New Zealand that you may work closely with too.

The Important Bit

As passionate as you may be about changing the face of travel, let’s be honest – you're not doing this for free. So, here’s our promise to you:

Competitive salary DOE

Private Medical and Dental Insurance

Wellness/EAP programme

Employee discounts

Enhanced employer pension contributions

Service-based holiday entitlement

We are also committed to offering an equal opportunity for all employees and applicants.

How to Apply

We want to know a bit about you. Send a cover letter outlining why you think TAG is a good fit for you and an up-to-date CV/resume to UK-Recruitment@TAG-Group.com.

And before you press send, please make sure you’re eligible to work in the UK!

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Salary: GBP 43200 - 72000 per year

Experience: 5 years required