Software Engineer

Join a dynamic and innovative team at Spydr, where creativity meets technology. We're a leading digital agency in Bristol, specialising in providing comprehensive managed products and website development services to a diverse range of clients. Our mission is to deliver high-quality, scalable, and user-friendly solutions that drive success and satisfaction for our clients.

As a Full-Stack Software Developer, you will be responsible for the development, and maintenance of web applications and managed products. You will work closely with stakeholders to understand their requirements and deliver solutions that exceed their expectations. You will be involved in all stages of the software development lifecycle and will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects.

• Quality code delivery: Write high-quality, efficient, and secure code that meets project requirements and follows team standards. Take pride in your craft and consistently deliver work that requires minimal rework or bug fixes.
• Codebase contribution: Help maintain complex codebases across client projects and internal products. Learn and adapt to different technology stacks, coding styles, and project contexts. Contribute to improving code quality through thoughtful implementation and attention to detail.
• Professional development: Actively develop your technical skills and knowledge. Learn from senior team members, seek feedback on your work, and stay current with relevant technologies and best practices. Take ownership of your growth as an engineer.
• Pull request excellence: Raise high-quality pull requests that are well-structured, thoroughly tested, and clearly documented. Provide sufficient context for reviewers and respond constructively to feedback. Make it easy for others to understand and approve your work.
• Collaboration and communication: Work effectively within a team, communicating progress, blockers, and questions proactively. Participate constructively in planning sessions, standups, and retrospectives. Help create a positive and productive team environment.
• ‍Testing and quality assurance: Write appropriate tests for your code and verify functionality before submitting for review. Think critically about edge cases, error handling, and user experience. Take responsibility for the quality of what you ship.

Essential

• Proven experience as a Full-Stack Developer
• Strong proficiency in technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React.js, Next.js.
• A working knowledge of modern postgres databases such as Supabase.
• Familiarity with version control systems (Git).
• Understanding of RESTful APIs and web services.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).

Desirable:

• Experience of other coding language, specifically Ruby/Ruby on rails

• Competitive salary (£35 - 42.5k depending on experience).
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays).
• Additional day off to celebrate your birthday.
• Option for one day per week WFH once integrated into the team.
• Opportunity to work on exciting projects with well-known clients.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Modern office located in the heart of Bristol with great amenities, including:
  
  • Modern gym onsite with free lunchtime gym classes.
  • Breakfast every Tuesday.
  • Free lunch once a month.
  • Discounts at local shops.
  • Roof terrace with views across Bristol.