Senior Web Developer

Who we are:

There's no such thing as a typical Informa colleague…And that's how we like it. We're a diverse Group, with over 10,000 colleagues working in many different roles in one of six Divisions and in over 30 countries. Each of us brings something different, a unique set of abilities, experience, and knowledge. It’s what makes us who we are.

All our businesses and offices share a culture based on respect and inclusiveness, and a working environment that is enjoyable, stimulating, rewarding and supportive for colleagues. One that enables everyone to fully participate in the life of the Group and its ongoing, sustainable growth.

As a division of Informa, a FTSE 100 company, Informa Markets provides customers and partners around the globe with opportunities to engage, experience and do business through live, virtual and hybrid events, specialist digital content and actionable data solutions.

People are at the heart of Informa Markets. Our business thrives on the passion and entrepreneurship of our 4,000+ colleagues, who deliver over 500 international events and brands in more than 40 countries across the globe.

Using our industry insight, comprehensive portfolio of markets, content and digital resources, we are passionate about creating platforms for our customers to connect and shaping environments that enable businesses to flourish.

What we’re looking for:

Informa’s Aviation group, Aviation Week Network, is actively seeking a highly skilled Senior Web Developer with extensive experience and proficiency in React and Node.js. This is an immediate opportunity to join our dynamic team.

Role Accountability and Duties:

• Design and develop robust, scalable, and maintainable web applications using JavaScript and modern frameworks, specifically React and Node.js
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to define project requirements and deliver high-quality software solutions
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following industry best practices
• Optimize application performance, ensuring fast load times and smooth user experiences
• Implement and maintain API integrations with third-party services and internal systems
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in a timely manner, ensuring minimal disruption to the end users
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers and ensuring adherence to coding standards
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and emerging technologies and incorporate them into your work as appropriate.
• Mentor and guide junior developers, fostering a collaborative and innovative team environment.
• Perform additional tasks as required.

What you bring to the team:

• BS/BA, preferably in Computer Science or other technical, analysis, or mathematics subject area (will consider experience in lieu of a degree for highly qualified applicants) preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in software development, with a strong focus on React and Node.js
• Proven experience building and maintaining large-scale web applications
• In-depth knowledge of JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, and modern front-end frameworks
• Experience with RESTful APIs, JSON, and integrating front-end interfaces with backend services
• Strong understanding of version control systems, particularly Git
• Experience working in an Agile, fast-paced development environment
• Experience identifying and understanding organizational and user requirements and specifications and translating those into quality code
• Ability to interact professionally and effectively with other team members and customers (technical and non-technical)
• Must be able to think creatively and analyze/solve difficult problems with logic and tenacity
• A demonstrated ability to work independently on complex tasks with little direction, supervision, or management oversight

What would be even better:

• Proficiency in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
• Strong understanding of database management systems, including MongoDB, MySQL, or PostgreSQL
• Extensive experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Expertise in microservices architecture
• Advanced skills in Python programming
• Solid experience with PHP development
• A passion for things that fly

This posting will automatically expire on May 12, 2025.

Why work at Informa?

We work hard to make sure Life at Informa is rewarding, supportive and enjoyable for everyone. Here’s some of what you can expect when you join us. But don’t just take our word for it – see what our colleagues have to say at LifeAt.Informa.com

Our benefits include:

• Freedom & flexibility: colleagues rate us highly for the flexibility and trust they receive, and we support a range of working patterns
• Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active diversity and inclusion networks
• Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer, with charity match funding available too  
• Career opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. When it’s time for the next step, we encourage and support internal job moves
• Time out: 15 days PTO, rising to 20 after three years and 25 after six years, plus 10 national holidays, a birthday leave day, and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year
• Competitive benefits, including a 401k match, parental leave, and an ESPP offering company shares at a minimum 15% discount
• Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, free access to a wellness app, and more
• Recognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programs
• As an international company, the chance to collaborate with teams around the world
• The salary range for this position is $106,250-130K/YR, depending on experience.

We know that sometimes the 'perfect candidate' doesn't exist, and that people can be put off applying for a job if they don't fit all the requirements. If you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, please go ahead and apply. You could be just what we need! We believe strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed.  As such, Informa is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics under federal, state or local law. 

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