Working at Zesty

We are

Zesty is a company full of talented, dedicated and creative people. We are an ambitious and ever-growing organisation with a passion for technology, the Internet and customer service. Zesty is an award winning digital strategy, design and development agency with over 25 years’ experience gained across 2000+ digital projects.

Your role

As a Senior Software Developer you will be on the .NET team, working primarily with Kentico and Umbraco, although other bespoke systems are also in use. You will be responsible for the development of internal and external customer-driven applications, including CMS configuration and development of business logic handling, back-end database integration and a wide variety of API integrations.

Day to day you will:

• Analyse customer requirements (including direct contact meetings) and assisting with project budgeting and scheduling
• Liaise with teams/individuals to develop and refine high-level design concepts
• Configuration of Kentico CMS/Xperience and development of MVC and Portal Engine websites
• Implementation of application logic and back-end database structures
• Providing and consuming webservices and other software integration logic
• Work with presentation layer – e.g. HTML/CSS/JS front-end
• Support of existing websites and CMS platforms based on .NET Core and .NET WebForms
• Mentor junior members of the team and help drive innovation, efficiency and standards
• Work with the commercial team on winning new work, including helping with estimates, proposals and client-facing presentations and Q&A sessions 
• Research new technologies and methodologies 

What we’re looking for from you

Experience:

• Relevant qualification
• Knowledge of web-based application programming and database design/integration with particular knowledge of C#, MVC, SQL, HTML, JavaScript and CSS
• Experienced in producing standards-compliant, performant and accessible websites
• Understanding CMS platforms, specifically, experience of Kentico CMS would be advantageous

Other:

• Able to work with administration and customer support to identify issues and formulate solutions to automated processes
• Able to work effectively and efficiently in an agency environment, including working to a deadline and across multiple projects simultaneously

Zesty Benefits

We take pride in looking after our amazing talent at Zesty. Alongside pay, we offer:

• A generous pension scheme, comprehensive private medical scheme
• Enhanced Maternity leave
• Life Assurance
• Up to four Volunteering Days per year for employees to use on charities of choice;
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Wide range of internal and external training available, plus full eLearning access via LinkedIn Learnings

To be considered for this role please apply here: https://www.newscareers.co.uk/vacancies/3424/senior-software-developer.html

Equal opportunities

The Company is an equal opportunities employer and wholeheartedly supports the principle of equal opportunities for all its employees and for all applicants for employment. It opposes all forms of discrimination in the workplace.

We are a diverse and team so want to maximise every individual’s potential to create a productive environment where everyone feels valued, and where talents are fully recognised and utilised.

This means affording equal access to any employment opportunities within the Company according to your ability, without prejudice or discrimination by reason of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, belief, gender, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital status, disability or age.

Zesty are recruiting for an Account Executive to join our talented team.

The client services team are experts in delivering great customer service to our clients and are integral to linking together client needs with developers, ensuring teams are kept updated, and informed, and ensuring that work is delivered on time.

Zesty is a multi-award winning digital agency creating websites and campaigns for a broad range of clients. We are a company full of talented, analytical and creative people. We are an ambitious and ever-growing organisation with a passion for technology and digital marketing. For over 28 years we’ve worked with some of the world’s biggest brands across thousands of digital projects.

As an Account Executive, reporting to the Head of Commercial, you will manage client requests, including responding to queries in a timely manner, generating quotes and scheduling time with designers and developers. The vast majority of your responsibilities will lie in the efficient management of Support requests, ensuring that work is understood and briefed to the teams involved, that time is logged and taken off a support allowance, and that comms throughout internal team and with the client are succinct, friendly and accurate.

Day to day you will:

• Gather accurate requirements from clients and brief developers on tasks to be completed.
• Keep accurate and up-to-date logs of requests from clients and ensure they are completed on time and within budget.
• Manage relationships with clients and ensure they are kept fully informed.
• Brief and liaise with design and development teams.
• Review finished work before reporting back to the client.
• Identify opportunities for growth with existing client accounts.

What we’re looking for from you:

• You will be an Account Executive who is organised, self-motivated and able to use initiative. It is imperative for this position that you are someone who is a team player and if you have an interest in the digital and marketing industry this will be advantageous.
• Examples of when you have developed effective working relationships internally and externally
• Ability to demonstrate a well-organised approach to work, and enjoyment of being part of a team focused on solving problems
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver results within prescribed timescales

If you think you have what it takes but don’t tick every requirement on the list, please do apply. We recognise that considering someone’s potential as well as their experience is a great way to hire. We want to hear from people who have a passion to learn and develop.

To be considered for this role please apply here: https://www.newscareers.co.uk/vacancies/3528/account-executive.html

We want to ensure that everyone we meet has the opportunity to perform to their best when applying for a role. Please let us know, at any stage, whether you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, and we will do our best to accommodate.

We Are

Zesty are recruiting for a Front-end Developer to join our talented team on a 6 month fixed term contract to cover maternity.

The Team

Zesty, a company full of talented, dedicated and creative people. We are an ambitious and ever-growing organisation with a passion for technology, the Internet and customer service. Zesty is an award-winning digital strategy, design and development agency with over 22 years' experience gained across 2000+ digital projects.

Your role

As a Front-end Developer, you'll be responsible for creating visually appealing, responsive, and accessible user interfaces that set the standard for usability and performance. This role leans heavily into design and UI/UX, requiring a keen eye for detail.

The role is very much "Front of Front-end", so creating the parts of websites and applications that users interact with directly. 

You will focus on building the user interface (UI) to make it visually appealing, intuitive to use, and accessible to everyone. This involves writing code using languages like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to bring designs to life. 

Day to day you will:

• Analyse customer requirements (including direct contact meetings) and assist with project budgeting and scheduling
• Liaise with teams/individuals (e.g., designers, account manager, 3rd party providers) to develop and refine high-level design concepts
• Develop website front-end presentation layer (i.e., HTML/CSS/JavaScript)
• Maintain and evaluate changes to existing websites (both in-house and 3rd party developments)
• Adhere to in-house standards on development practices e.g., source control, coding style guides, processes, as well as formal standards such as WCAG accessibility and W3C best practices for HTML/CSS
• Perform other duties as directed

What we’re looking for from you:

You will be a seasoned Front-end Developer who is organised, a team player with demonstrable knowledge of web-based development and accessibility guidelines and practices.

• HTML 
• Comprehensive understanding of HTML semantics, accessibility best practices, and cross-browser compatibility.
• CSS/SCSS 
• Excellent CSS skills, including preprocessors like SCSS/Sass and responsive design principles.
• JavaScript 
• Comprehensive understanding of core JavaScript concepts such as DOM manipulation, event handling, and ES6+ features.
• Web Accessibility
• Understanding of WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) 
• Experience in implementing accessibility features such as proper semantic HTML, ARIA roles and attributes, and keyboard navigation.
• Familiarity with accessibility testing tools like Axe, Lighthouse, or WAVE.
• Knowledge of the importance of web usability, accessibility & standards
• UI/UX Principles
• Understanding of user interface and user experience principles, ability to translate wireframes and designs into responsive and user-friendly interfaces.
• Cross-browser and Cross-device Compatibility
• Knowledge of techniques to ensure consistent rendering across different browsers and devices.
• Animation and Interaction
• Proficient in CSS animations, transitions for creating interactive UI elements.
• Web Performance
• Proficient in performance techniques such as lazy loading, images optimisation, and resource minification.
• Experience with GIT / Version control systems
• Excellent communication and team-working skills
• Excellent time management skills with ability to prioritise workload
• Ability to work well on your own and within a team environment
• Demonstrable experience of web-based development using HTML, JavaScript, CSS and associated tools and frameworks
• Able to resolve issues effectively in a timely fashion
• Able to utilise rapid development techniques in an agile environment

If you think you have what it takes but don’t tick every requirement on the list, please do apply. We recognise that considering someone’s potential as well as their experience is a great way to hire. We want to hear from people who have a passion to learn and develop.

To be considered for this role please apply here: https://www.newscareers.co.uk/vacancies/3367/frontend-developer--12-month-ftc.html

We want to ensure that everyone we meet has the opportunity to perform to their best when applying for a role.

Please let us know, at any stage, whether you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, and we will do our best to accommodate.

We are

Zesty is an ambitious and ever-growing digital agency with a passion for web technology and Client service. Since 1996, we’ve successfully delivered over 2,000 projects covering Strategy, UX, Design and Development, harnessing our teams’ abilities to ensure best practice via effective and measurable online platforms.

Your role

Reporting to the Head of Client Services, you will manage and deliver industry leading digital projects on time and within budget for a wide variety of Clients, requiring liaison with our inhouse resources and trusted partners to ensure project requirements are always met.

Day to day you will:

• Analyse customer requirements (in person and online) and assist with project budgeting and scheduling
• Manage the briefing, delivery, profitability and reporting of Client projects within Zesty
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget
• Brief and liaise with UX, Design, Development and Hosting teams
• Develop clear project documentation throughout the project lifecycle
• Manage Clients and internal stakeholders, ensuring they are kept fully informed
• Liaise with 3rd parties to agree deliverables and manage scope
• Lead project review meetings
• Adhere to internal accounting/reporting procedures for billing and time management

What we're looking for from you

Experience:

• Relevant digital project management experience, ideally gained within a similar agency
• Experience and knowledge of web technologies
• Experience of developing effective working relationships internally and externally
• Experience of Content Management Systems
• Good applied knowledge of formal project management methodologies (e.g. Agile, PRINCE2)
• A proactive spirit
• High degree of commitment, initiative and perseverance
• Flexibility and resourcefulness

Zesty benefits:

We take pride in looking after our amazing talent at Zesty. Alongside pay, we offer:

• A generous pension scheme, comprehensive private medical scheme
• Enhanced Maternity leave
• Life Assurance
• Up to four Volunteering Days per year for employees to use on charities of choice
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Wide range of internal and external training available, plus full eLearning access via LinkedIn Learnings

To be considered for this role please apply here: https://www.newscareers.co.uk/vacancies/3449/project-manager.html

Equal opportunities

The Company is an equal opportunities employer and wholeheartedly supports the principle of equal opportunities for all its employees and for all applicants for employment. It opposes all forms of discrimination in the workplace.

We are a diverse and team so want to maximise every individual’s potential to create a productive environment where everyone feels valued, and where talents are fully recognised and utilised.

This means affording equal access to any employment opportunities within the Company according to your ability, without prejudice or discrimination by reason of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, belief, gender, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital status, disability or age.