Rocket Science Group

Graduate Software Developer (Front-End) - 6 month FTC - Cardiff

Posted: Oct 20, 2025

Job Description

Hours: 35Salary: £23,459.80 - £27,319.50Location: Cardiff /Bristol (In Person)Contract: 6 month FTC with option to extend or make permanentiungo Solutions is a dynamic and forward-thinking independent training providerdelivering professional digital and green skills training across the UK. We are on a missionto close skills gaps and empower the workforce of the future. We're currently developingour online learning platform, iungo Academy, to serve all of our customers’ needs andexpand our international reach. We're looking for a passionate and talented GraduateSoftware Developer to join our team and help build the future of online learning.As a Graduate Software Developer (Front-End), you’ll be at the heart of our developmentteam, playing a crucial role in shaping the user experience of the iungo Academy platform.You will work alongside our senior developers and other colleagues to translate creativeconcepts into seamless, responsive, and engaging digital experiences. This is an excitingopportunity to grow your skills on a variety of internal and client-facing projects whilecontributing to a platform with a real-world impact.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop & Maintain: Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code to build user-facing features for the iungo Academy and other web projects. Collaborate: Work closely with our UI/UX designers to implement designs and ensure technical feasibility. Integrate: Liaise with back-end developers to integrate front-end components with server-side logic and APIs. Optimise: Ensure applications are optimised for maximum speed, scalability, and responsiveness across a range of devices and browsers. Test & Debug: Identify and troubleshoot UI problems and bugs to improve usability and performance. Document & Ship: Contribute to clear documentation for our front-end components, style guides, and user-facing features. You will also support the deployment process, working with our CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment) pipelines to help build, test, and ship a seamless user experience to production. Learn & Grow: Actively participate in code reviews and stay up-to-date with emerging front-end technologies and best practices. We're looking for a creative problem-solver with a genuine passion for front-enddevelopment and a desire to learn. You should have a solid foundational knowledge of webtechnologies and be excited to apply it in a supportive and innovative environment.ProgressionSustained successful performance in this role will create opportunities for progressionInto The Following RolesMid-Level Developer Tutor Practitioner Person SpecificationYou should hold a degree in Computer Science, Web Development, or a related field, orequivalent practical experience (e.g., bootcamp graduate, self-taught with a strongportfolio).Knowledge Familiarity With And Understanding Ofsoftware architectures and technology stacks product development methodologies Customer journey research and User-Centred Design (UCD) SkillsDemonstrating the following skills will accelerate your progress in this role:Strong proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (ES6+). Experience with at least one modern JavaScript framework, such as React, Vue.js, or Angular. Familiarity with version control systems, particularly Git. An understanding of responsive design principles and mobile-first development. Excellent problem-solving skills and a keen eye for detail and design. Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment. Other Desirable Skills IncludeExperience with TypeScript. Knowledge of front-end build tools like Webpack or Vite. Familiarity with RESTful APIs. Experience with CSS pre-processors like SASS/SCSS. A portfolio of projects (e.g., via GitHub) that showcases your skills. Behaviours You will fit in well at iungo if you can demonstrate the following behaviours:strong ethics and integrity authentic nature collaborative tendencies insightful contributions always learning accountability self-motivating a sense of fun

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