Static Site Developer (Contract)

TryHackMe is the fastest-growing online cyber security training platform. Our mission is to make learning and teaching cyber security easier by providing gamified security exercises and challenges. Having only been around for handful of years, we've grown to more than 4 million community members and our growth isn't slowing down! 🥷

The Developer in the Content Engineering team, will primarily focus on front-end development, creating static sites and web applications to be used in TryHackMe’s educational content. You will collaborate cross-functionally with various teams, including Content QA Engineering and Creative Design, to ensure high-quality project delivery and the use of visually appealing assets.

Responsibilities:

• Develop websites and web applications for the Content Engineering team.
• Collaborate with other teams as needed to ensure seamless integration and high-quality output.
• Implement gamification solutions to enhance user engagement and learning outcomes.
• Contribute to new feature development and software development standards.
• Understand unique problem statements and develop practical solutions.
• Abide by TryHackMe’s theme while developing sites.
• Encourage UI/UX concepts in the course of application development.
  
  

Qualifications and Skills:

• Proven experience in front-end development, including static sites and web applications.
• Proficiency in front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Experience with modern web frameworks and libraries (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Experience with modern styling and bundling toolkits (TailwindCSS, Vite)
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills to address technical challenges.
• Familiarity with back-end technologies and databases (e.g., Node.js, PHP, Python, MongoDB, MySQL).
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and agile development methodologies.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the educational technology (EdTech) industry or working on educational projects.
• Familiarity with content management systems (CMS) and their integration with web applications.
• Knowledge of responsive design principles and techniques.
• Experience with performance optimization and web accessibility standards.
• Understanding of interactive assets creation for virtual rooms or immersive experiences.
• Familiarity with gamification frameworks and techniques.
  
  

Benefits & Perks:

🚣 100% Remote - In a fully digital world, work from anywhere you want!

🕒 Flexi Time - Choose your own hours as long as you have at least 4 hours of overlap with the UK timezone (from 8am - 6pm)

💻 Tools - a dedicated work laptop + any accessories you need to do your best work.

👕 Swag Pack - start your TryHackMe journey with a branded swag bundle!

💪 Personal Development - £2,500 training budget to acquire certifications, and more.

⛱️ Company Retreat - an annual company retreat, fully paid for by us!

🧡 Health Insurance - if you're in a country that doesn't have public health care.

🍼 Enhanced Maternity & Paternity- an enhanced package on top of statutory requirements.

💸 401k / Pension - TryHackMe makes it easy to save money for your retirement.

Our Hiring Process

• Stage 1: Short introduction call (30 mins)
• Stage 2: Technical Take Home Exercise
• Stage 3: Interview with our Content Engineering management (one hour)
• Stage 4: Final call with a Co-Founder (30 mins)
  
  

At this time, we are unable to provide sponsorship.

TryHackMe takes the pain out of learning and teaching cyber security. Our platform makes it a comfortable experience to learn by designing prebuilt courses that include virtual machines (VM) hosted in the cloud and ready to be deployed. This avoids the hassle of downloading and configuring VMs. Our platform is perfect for CTFs, Workshops, Assessments, or Training. We've come a long way since launching in 2018, with over four million users on the platform!