As a Developer, you will be a vital member of Future's Platform Team, collaborating closely with the wider Technology & Engineering department. Your primary objective is to ensure the delivery of scalable, well-structured, and efficient web applications and components.

This role involves working on both green-field projects, utilizing the latest libraries and best practices, and maintaining/improving existing codebases. You will manage the scoping and planning of new software components, refactor existing code, and partner with other teams to build new services and products.

What you'll be doing

Reporting to the Tech Lead, you will focus on building high-quality, performant UI components for Future's proprietary Vanilla platform. This system integrates TypeScript and PHP, utilizes TailwindCSS, and powers major brands including TechRadar, Marie Claire, PC Gamer, and Homes & Gardens.

You are responsible for ensuring code is well-scoped, documented, tested, and production-ready. Key tasks include tracing and fixing bugs across the stack, writing unit, integration, and end-to-end tests, and participating in code reviews and QA processes. You will stay current with modern development practices, help shape the evolving tech stack, and engage in regular hack days to prototype innovative technical and business solutions.

Experience that will put you ahead of the curve

• Modern web development skills in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and TypeScript, including knowledge of CSS/JS internals and modern build systems.
• Experience building performant, accessible UI components from scratch using modern JavaScript frameworks, emphasizing standards and consistency.
• Experience with full-stack development, including working with APIs, databases, and languages such as PHP, TypeScript, and/or Go.
• Experience with performance optimization and tooling, including browser dev tools, flame graphs, Git, and debugging techniques.
• Comfortable working in modern delivery environments, including CI/CD.

What's in it for you

The expected salary range for this role is £45,000 - £50,000.

This is a UK, Remote-based role.

Plus more great perks, which include:

• Uncapped leave, based on trust to manage your workload and time.
• Profit share bonus when company targets are met.
• Referral rewards for successful friend hires.
• Well-being support with access to our Colleague Assistant Programmes.
• Opportunity to purchase shares in Future, with our Share Incentive Plan.

Who are we…

We are Future, the global leader in specialist media. With over 3,000 employees working across 200+ media brands, Future is a prime destination for passionate people worldwide looking to consume trusted, expert content that educates and inspires action – both online and off – through our specialist websites, magazines, events, newsletters, podcasts, and social spaces.

We have ambitious plans that further build on our growth momentum and unlock new opportunities – and we are looking for driven people who want to be a part of it!

Our Future, Our Responsibility - Inclusion and Diversity at Future

We embrace and celebrate diversity, making it part of who we are. Different perspectives spark ideas, fuel creativity, and push us to innovate. That's why we are building a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

When it comes to hiring, we keep it fair and inclusive, welcoming talent from every walk of life. It's not just about what you bring to the table — it's about making sure the table has room for everyone. Because a diverse team isn't just good for business. It's the Future.

Find out more about Our Future, Our Responsibility on our website.

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