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JavaScript Developer

Ocado

JavaScript Developer

Salary Not Specified

Ocado, Bilton, East Riding of Yorkshire

  • Full time
  • Temporary
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 18 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 302ae88c66854603ba6c7bfe84978df4

Full Job Description

  • Develop, maintain, and modify single-page applications (SPAs) to meet evolving business requirements.

  • Ensure cross-platform accessibility, including smartphones, by following best practices and incorporate security considerations to provide a secure user experience.

  • Develop & scale web applications using JavaScript, React and Vue.js

  • Implement semantic HTML markup to ensure optimal accessibility and search engine visibility

  • Promote best practices in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript coding principles.

  • Familiarity with content management systems (CMS) such as WordPress and Contentful, enabling seamless integration and content updates.

  • Configure and work with databases using MySQL, handling asynchronous data to support efficient application functionality.

  • Transform UI/UX designs into prototypes, creating interactive UI elements and reusable components.

  • Collaborate effectively within a team environment, demonstrating strong teamwork and communication skills

  • Build exceptional relationships with stakeholders, both technical and non-technical, by clearly communicating capabilities, opportunities, and recommendations.

  • Develop dynamic content tailored to user profiles, leveraging knowledge of vanilla JavaScript and exposure to A/B testing tools such as Dynamic Yield or Optimizely.

  • Conduct A/B tests to optimise user experiences and validate design decisions

    Self-motivated individual, Builds great working relationships, influences others, challenges effectively and responds well to challenge from others, shares information and ideas with others

  • Communicates effectively with a variety of technical and non-technical audiences to: share knowledge and ideas; provide updates; influence; challenge; and take on feedback

  • Stakeholder engagement experience, with the ability to influence

  • Positive, pragmatic and collaborative approach

    We're Ocado Retail. We're the people powering Ocado.com, the world's largest online grocer, and Zoom by Ocado, our almost-as-fast-growing, same-day grocery service. As the world's biggest and best online-only grocer, we work tirelessly to bring more of what matters to our customers: unbeatable range, fair value, and effortless convenience.


    • We're an exceptional and mighty bunch of colleagues who are inspired by our three awesome values: Always be curious, Bring your best self, and Challenge what's possible.

    We have ambitious plans and vision to never-stop making our customers' lives better, by delivering the supermarket of today, tomorrow.
    This role is a 12 month fixed term contract

    We want our colleagues to feel supported and secure here at Ocado Retail, which is why we have a great range of useful benefits for them to scoop up - and they're now available to easily learn about using our new platform 'Pick 'n' Mix'. Our flexible benefits range from tasty lifestyle discounts to trusty private medical insurance.

    These benefits can also be customised so you can pick and choose to best suit your lifestyle.

    Core Rewards
  • Annual bonus scheme - maximum opportunity dependent on the role

  • 26 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays

  • Up to 7% matched pension contributions (e.g. 7% from you, 7% from us)

  • 50% income protection

  • 4x salary life insurance

  • 15% Ocado.com discount

  • 20% Marks and Spencer discount

  • Company-paid private medical insurance for colleagues with the opportunity to add partners/children at corporate rates and Digital GP service

  • Hybrid Working (2-3 days a week connecting, collaborating, and learning together with our colleagues)


    • Health & Wellbeing
  • Private Medical Insurance

  • Critical Illness

  • DigiCare+

  • Healthcare Cashplan

  • Health Assessment

  • Dental Insurance

  • Eyecare Vouchers

  • Digital GP

  • Mental Health


    • Flexible Benefits
  • Tax-efficient electric vehicle leasing scheme

  • Access to a retail discount platform, providing discounts and cashback


    • On-site at Apollo
  • Free onsite parking and free shuttle service from Hatfield station

  • Regular socials, including Town Halls and Mixers & our ORL Summer Party

  • 'The Fig' (serving breakfast, snacks, and lunch), coffee cart, as well as small kitchens (with unlimited refreshments and fresh fruit available every day) and vending machines on each floor.

  • As part of our inclusive nature, help make change within the business and join any of our Networks


    • Travel to Apollo

    We have free onsite parking at Apollo Court, as well as a free shuttle bus service that runs frequently from Hatfield Station - just remember to tell the driver 'Apollo Court' as the shuttle also drops at Ocado Groups Head Office!

    Driving: Apollo Court, 2 Bishop Square, Hatfield Business Park, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 9NE

    Train: Hatfield station is accessible from mainline routes from London Kings Cross, London St Pancras, or Moorgate.