The Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Web Developer to join our Web Development team based in Coventry.
Founded in 2001 with a unique philosophy of employee ownership, our company has grown from a greenfield start-up to become one of the leading businesses in our sector. We are proud to have received several industry awards, including:
Top 50 Fastest Growing Companies in the Midlands
Sunday Times Track 100 Fastest Profit Growth in the UK
Packaging Company of the Year (2023)
Our success is driven by continuous investment in our people, technology, and innovation - with a turnover of £169m in 2024.
About the Role
As a Senior Web Developer working out of Kite Packaging’s online division in Coventry, you will be exposed to the forefront of the business and become part of an ever growing highly motivated team. Kites’ technical teams foster a culture of shared experience and work in a collaborative, like-minded team environment. This role will also be an opportunity to work in close collaboration as part of the technology team, including database administration, I.T, data analytics and marketing. You will be able to see the outcome of your work manifest in real-world operations.
One of the highlights of this role is that responsibility is not confined to a small area of expertise. As the company grows, so does the need for increased technical prowess on the ever-growing list of ambitious projects. In this role you will have the opportunity to work on a myriad of different projects, across many areas of Kites business. Your future at Kite is shaped by your performance, determination, and ability to adapt along with the business.
Key Skills and Essential Experience:
The successful candidate(s) will have a proven track record working with up-to-date technologies. Your experience should be in:
C#
.NET Core
ASP.NET MVC
Entity Framework
SQL Server
Angular 17+
Bootstrap
Git
Continuous Integration
Unit testing
HTML / LESS / CSS \& JavaScript
Advantageous:
Microsoft D365 / D365 integration
React Native \& mobile development
Message driven system development
Ideally, we are seeking a candidate with 5–10 years experience at Developer or Senior Developer level.
What You’ll Get:
A competitive salary
Standard working hours: 8:30am to 5:30pm, Monday to Friday
A collaborative and supportive workplace focused on continuous improvement.
22 days’ annual leave, increasing by one day per year (up to 25), with the option to buy/sell up to 3 days
After 6 months: Life insurance, Company pension scheme, Cycle to Work scheme, Optional private healthcare scheme
Eligibility to become a shareholder in the business after 6 months
Job Type: Full-time
Experience:
.NET Core: 5 years (required)
C#: 5 years (required)
Microsoft SQL Server: 5 years (required)
Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person