Job title: Software Developer / Full-Stack DeveloperLocation: Coventry / HybridDepartment: The Herd Dev & TechReporting to: COOEmployment type: Full-time
The Herd is looking for an ambitious Software Developer to join The Herd Dev & Tech, our new department focused on building the technology, systems and digital products that help businesses operate smarter and grow faster.
This is a hands-on, full-stack role for someone who can develop more than websites. You will create client portals, booking systems, dashboards, business automations, bespoke web applications, integrations and AI-enabled tools, while also supporting the delivery of high-performing websites and conversion-focused landing pages where needed.
The Herd is a Coventry-based digital media agency that helps businesses grow through bold ideas, smart media, data-driven strategy and creative storytelling. We build long-term relationships through loyalty, transparency, trust and a client experience designed to feel genuinely different.The
The role
As a Software Developer, you will turn ideas, processes and business challenges into practical digital solutions. You will work with clients and the wider Herd team to understand requirements, recommend suitable technical approaches and build reliable systems that create measurable value.
The work will be varied. You may be developing a bespoke client portal, integrating a CRM with a booking journey, creating an internal reporting dashboard, automating a repetitive process, launching a digital product or building a campaign website designed to generate leads.
This is an opportunity to help shape a new department from the ground up. You will have input into the tools, processes, products and technical standards that define The Herd Dev & Tech.
Key responsibilities
- Build and maintain bespoke web applications, client portals, internal systems, booking platforms, dashboards and digital products.
- Develop websites and conversion-focused landing pages as part of wider client campaigns and digital projects.
- Deliver full-stack development across front-end interfaces, back-end functionality, databases, authentication and integrations.
- Build integrations between websites, CRMs, marketing tools, payment systems, calendars, forms, analytics platforms and third-party software.
- Use APIs, webhooks and automation tools to streamline business processes and reduce manual work.
- Create intuitive digital experiences that make complex business processes easier for users.
- Work with designers to turn wireframes, prototypes and Figma designs into polished, production-ready builds.
- Collaborate with account managers, performance marketers and clients to scope functionality, estimate development work and recommend appropriate solutions.
- Develop internal tools that improve reporting, client onboarding, project delivery, customer experience and operational efficiency.
- Explore and implement AI-enabled solutions for lead management, customer service, content workflows, insight gathering and business automation.
- Test, debug and maintain all builds to ensure they are secure, reliable, responsive, accessible and high-performing.
- Manage deployments, updates, technical documentation and ongoing support for live systems.
- Keep up to date with emerging development technologies, AI capabilities, automation tools and digital-product best practice.
- Help establish development processes, code standards, documentation and quality assurance practices for The Herd Dev & Tech.
Essential skills and experience
- Proven experience in software development, full-stack development or modern web application development.
- Strong experience with JavaScript or TypeScript.
- Experience developing front-end applications using React, Next.js or a similar modern framework.
- Experience with back-end technologies such as Node.js, Python, PHP, .NET or equivalent.
- Strong understanding of REST APIs, integrations, webhooks and third-party software connections.
- Experience working with databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Supabase or Firebase.
- Experience implementing user authentication, permissions, user roles and secure data handling.
- Strong knowledge of modern HTML, CSS, responsive development and component-based user interfaces.
- Experience with Git and collaborative version-control workflows.
- Experience deploying, monitoring and maintaining web applications.
- Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail and the ability to take ownership of work from brief through to launch.
- Ability to explain technical ideas clearly to colleagues and clients without a technical background.
Desirable skills
- Experience building client portals, SaaS-style products, dashboards, booking systems or e-commerce functionality.
- Experience with Framer, Webflow or similar platforms for rapid website and landing-page development.
- Familiarity with CRM and marketing-automation systems such as GoHighLevel, HubSpot or Salesforce.
- Experience using Zapier, Make, n8n or custom automation workflows.
- Knowledge of cloud and deployment platforms such as Vercel, AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, Cloudflare or Supabase.
- Experience integrating payment systems such as Stripe.
- Knowledge of analytics, tracking and conversion tools, including Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager and Meta Pixel.
- Understanding of technical SEO, accessibility, website performance and conversion-rate optimisation.
- Experience using AI APIs, large-language-model tools or AI-powered automation in client or internal projects.
- Previous agency experience or experience delivering multiple projects in a fast-paced client environment.
What we’re looking for
We are looking for a capable, curious and commercially minded developer who wants to use technology to make a genuine difference for businesses.
You will be:
- A practical problem-solver who enjoys building useful products, not simply writing code.
- Comfortable working independently while contributing positively to a close-knit team.
- Excited by the possibilities of AI, automation, software and digital transformation.
- Able to balance ambitious ideas with pragmatic, scalable solutions.
- Organised, dependable and comfortable managing competing project priorities.
- Client-focused, understanding that every development decision should support a meaningful business outcome.
- Proactive in identifying opportunities to improve systems, user journeys and processes.
- Keen to help build the foundations of a new, ambitious department.
What you’ll get
- A key role in establishing and growing The Herd Dev & Tech.
- The chance to shape new software, automation, portal and AI-enabled service offerings.
- Varied work across bespoke applications, integrations, internal systems, websites and digital transformation projects.
- A collaborative, people-first culture rooted in loyalty, transparency, trust and professional growth.The
- Opportunities to explore new technologies, develop your skills and influence the agency’s technical direction.
- A supportive team that values initiative, celebrates achievement and gives people room to progress.
- The opportunity to help ambitious businesses adopt better technology while delivering the distinctive Herd Experience.CW
Pay: £35,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Coventry
