The Technology & Engineering department at Future offers a collaborative, collegiate environment. The primary focus in this environment is on effective but well-engineered and scalable solutions. These solutions address questions posed both by our product and commercial teams and from within the department.
We run regular Hack Days and focus on best practices by tech-based guilds. This feeds into our products and improves our developer experience and the efficiency of our sites and services.
Our delivery teams work directly with tech leads and senior team members, ensuring projects are well-scoped and the Measurements are clear.
We provide time and resources for training to ensure the personal development of our team members, which is important to the success of our department overall.
What you'll be doingAs a Software Engineer, you'll work as an important member of Future's Technology & Engineering team reporting into the Director of Engineering. Your aim is to ensure the delivery of scalable, well-structured, efficient web applications and components. The primary focus is on building green-field projects from the ground up – using the latest libraries and best practices – and also maintaining and improving existing code. You will be responsible for the scoping and planning of new software components, refactoring existing code, and working with other teams to build new services and products
Experience that will put you ahead of the curve- Skills in communicating updates and resolutions to customers and other partners in an international team, in both verbal and written English.
- Good understanding and hands-on experience with TypeScript.
- Working knowledge with AI engineering tools, vectorisation and LLMs.
- The ability to build components from scratch in React and a full understanding of the component life cycle.
- The ability to build responsive UI components using modern CSS and tools, such as Storybook.
- An understanding of the importance of consistency and standards in software development.
- Skills with CI/CD and DevOps tools and practices, Docker and Kubernetes.
The expected range for this role is £40,000 - £55,000
This is a Hybrid role from our Bath Office, working three days from the office, two from home
… Plus more great perks, which include;
- Uncapped leave, because we trust you to manage your workload and time
- When we hit our targets, enjoy a share of our profits with a bonus
- Refer a friend and get rewarded when they join Future
- Wellbeing support with access to our Colleague Assistant Programmes
- Opportunity to purchase shares in Future, with our Share Incentive Plan
Internal job family level T6
Who are we…We're 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've got ambitious plans that further build on our growth momentum and unlock new opportunities – and we're looking for driven people who want to be a part of it!
Our Future, Our Responsibility - Inclusion and Diversity at FutureWe 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're 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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