Junior Developer

Employment Type: CLTAbout the RoleWe are seeking a skilled Junior Developer to lead the creation of engaging, high-performance in-app community experiences aligned with major UK cultural moments.This role blends full-stack development with a deep understanding of online communities, culture, and data-driven iteration.You will own the full lifecycle of features—from concept to deployment—while collaborating closely with cross-functional partners to drive meaningful user engagement during peak activity periods.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the conceptualisation, design, and execution of in-app community experiences tailored to high-interest UK cultural moments.Drive community engagement during peak user periods by launching client-facing, technically robust features built on the Devvit Developer Platform.Translate cultural trends and community needs into scalable, high-performance web applications within a large social platform ecosystem.Own the full development lifecycle, from ideation and prototyping through deployment and iteration.Develop a deep understanding of the culture and technical needs of focus communities to inform content, feature sets, and engagement strategies.Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to convert strategic growth goals and community feedback into clear technical requirements and deliverables.Conduct data analysis and research on application performance and usage metrics to guide feature prioritisation and optimisation.Technical RequirementsDemonstrable expertise with modern client-side frameworks, particularly React.Experience building and deploying server-side applications using Node.js, preferably with frameworks such as Express or Koa.Strong understanding of API integration, data modelling, and client / server architecture patterns.Experience managing application state and data using tools such as Redis for caching or storage.Familiarity with the Devvit Developer Platform and its SDKs (@devvit / client, @devvit / server) is highly desirable.General RequirementsFluent in English, with a deep understanding of UK culture and language nuances.Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple development and community launch cycles simultaneously.Experience designing and executing community activations and interactive platform experiences.Strong familiarity with large-scale online discussion platforms and user expectations.Ability to quickly understand and adapt to diverse topics and content verticals.Availability to dedicate ***** hours per week to community growth initiatives.What We OfferThe opportunity to work on high-impact community experiences tied to major cultural moments.Autonomy to own features end-to-end in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.Flexible contract hours within a globally distributed team.If you are passionate about building community-driven products and enjoy combining cultural insight with technical excellence, we'd love to hear from you.#J-*****-Ljbffr