Job title: JavaScript Developer - (remote online publishing)
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Salary type: Annual
Salary: negotiable
Location: Widnes, UK
Job published: 13/06/2025
Job ID: 48273
Contact name: Nathan Laidlaw
Phone number: +447735484115
Contact email: nathan@transparent.tech

Job Description

Backend JavaScript Developer (Vanilla / TypeScript) – Fully Remote – Permanent – £40,000 - £70,000 DOE + Benefits – Sports Media & Online Publishing

 

We are working with a successful and growing sports media and online publishing company that is expanding its digital platforms. They are looking for a talented Backend JavaScript Developer to join their small, collaborative team and work on high traffic, low latency ad tech and greenfield projects with high visibility across the business.

 

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established brand in the sports media space, where your work will directly shape how millions of fans consume digital content.

 

What you’ll be working on:

  • Developing high traffic/low latency ad tech using Vanilla JavaScript and TypeScript alongside open source projects such as Prebid.js
  • Delivering multiple greenfield projects across publishing and digital media
  • Working in a small, agile, cross-functional team with lots of influence on technical decisions

 

What we’re looking for:

  • Strong server-side JavaScript (Vanilla JS) skills
  • Solid experience with TypeScript
  • Knowledge of build tools such as Gulp (or similar)
  • Good understanding of HTML5 and CSS3
  • Previous experience in ad tech, online publishing, streaming, or media environments is highly desirable

 

What’s on offer:

  • Fully remote, flexible working (UK-based role)
  • Competitive salary – up to £70k for Senior Developers (around £50k for Mid-level)
  • Opportunity to work on greenfield projects where you’ll shape architecture from the ground up
  • Supportive and collaborative team culture
  • Career growth within a leading sports media brand

 

This role would suit a Backend JavaScript Developer, Vanilla JS Engineer, or TypeScript Backend Developer who wants to make a real impact in sports publishing.

If you’re passionate about JavaScript development, keen to work in digital media, and excited by greenfield builds, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV to discuss the role in more detail and Nathan Laidlaw will be in touch.

 

Keywords: Backend JavaScript Developer, Vanilla JavaScript, TypeScript Developer, Server-Side Developer, Sports Media, Online Publishing, Remote JavaScript Jobs, Video Player, Backend Engineer