Job Specifications
We’re currently in need of hiring for two exciting entry-level positions: Junior Front-End Developer and Junior Back-End Developer, with sufficient Job Specifications alongside each job. Whether you’re more for design-focused work or you’d rather prefer working behind the scenes with logic and data, there’s always a place for you at HotBeans!

Junior Front-End Developer
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum BTEC Level 3 in IT or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- A strong interest in web development and user experience.
Desired Skills:
- Solid knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
- Familiarity with React or a willingness to learn the code.
- Understanding of responsive design and optimal accessibility practices.
- A good eye for design and attention to detail
Role Overview:
You’ll be working closely with our UI/UX designers and back-end developers to bring websites and applications to life. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys building interactive and visually appealing interfaces.

Junior Back-End Developer
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum BTEC Level 3 in IT or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- A good amount of logical thinking as well as an interest in server-side technologies.
Desired Skills:
- Some experience with PHP, Python, and MySQL.
- Good understanding of APIs, server-side logic, and database management.
- The ability to write clean, secure, and scalable code.
- Good familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).
Role Overview:
As a Junior Back-End Developer, you will be focusing on the systems that power our applications, alongside working on databases, APIs, and server-side functionality, which will be to ensure that everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.
Career Progression
At HotBeans, not only are we committed to your growth, but we also insinuate it. Junior developers will receive readily available mentorship and ongoing training, along with many clear pathways to advance into mid-level roles, which gives them a chance to specialize in new technologies, or even move further up into full-stack or leadership positions over time.
Salary & Benefits
With applying to these jobs, you would also gain the following (either as the main deal, or as an extra offer). The offer for salary would be £24,000–£28,000 depending on how much experience you’d have. There will also be access to training resources and mentorship, which links towards your career progression. There are included opportunities to work on real-world projects from day one, as well as flexible working options and a supportive team culture for those who may be struggling with certain tasks.
