Digital Developer (Front End)

Our Story

Manchester City is an English Premier League club whose roots began in East Manchester. From its first incarnation as St Mark’s West Gorton in 1880, the club became Manchester City FC in 1894. Behind each title lies emotion, moments and memories that resonate with millions of supporters around the world. Manchester City fans are known for their commitment and togetherness, as a Club that fights to the end. As we continue to innovate, we're looking for a talented Front-End Developer to join our growing digital team and help us take our digital presence to the next level.

About the Role

As a Front-End Developer at Manchester City, you will play a pivotal role in crafting and maintaining the front-end of our digital products and services. Collaborating closely with back-end developers, UX/UI designers, and key stakeholders, you’ll ensure that our digital platforms deliver exceptional performance and fan experiences.

We’re looking for someone who’s as passionate about building high-performance websites as they are about football. If you thrive in a fast-paced, Agile environment and have a strong foundation in front-end technologies, we’d love to hear from you.

What You'll Do:

• Develop high-quality, performant front-end code and seamlessly integrate it with back-end systems.
• Work closely with other developers and key partners to refine platform functionality and introduce new features.
• Collaborate with the Lead Front-End Developer to define technical approaches and document solutions for new features or changes.
• Create clear and detailed documentation for work packages, ensuring smooth communication across development teams and external partners.
• Manage the development backlog effectively, prioritising tasks to ensure timely delivery and collaboration.
• Monitor and maintain live products, identifying opportunities for incremental improvements and optimisations.
• Experiment with new digital technologies and services that can enhance the fan experience or drive online revenue.

What We’re Looking For:

• Solid experience with front-end languages such as TypeScript, JavaScript, CSS, and HTML.
• Proficiency in React.js and its core principles.
• A strong understanding of JavaScript (ES5 and above) and experience developing robust, interactive user interfaces.
• Experience in UI development, with a keen eye for following UX guidelines and enhancing the user experience.
• Familiarity with REST APIs and the integration process.
• Experience with front-end tooling like Node.js/npm and Webpack.
• A good understanding of web accessibility standards and best practices.
• Expertise in performance optimisation and experience with relevant testing tools.
• Prior experience working in Agile environments and collaborating on fast-moving projects.
• Strong communication skills and a problem-solving mindset.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with Next.js and NX.
• Knowledge of Progressive Web Apps (PWAs).
• Familiarity with Umbraco CMS.
• Experience with testing frameworks such as Jest, React Testing Library, or Jasmine.
• Understanding of scalable coding methodologies, including BEM and micro front-ends.
• Experience with Google Optimise, Google Analytics (GA), and Google Tag Manager (GTM).
• Familiarity with design tools like Figma.

Hybrid Working

We offer a hybrid working model, with part of your role based at our world-class campus in Manchester. This balance allows you to be fully immersed in our culture and collaborate with key stakeholders, while maintaining flexibility in how and where you work.

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