Bubble.io Developer

Loughborough, East Midlands, United Kingdom Swim England Our standard Full Time Equivalent hours are 35 hours per week, unless otherwise specified in the job advert.

Swim England is the national governing body for swimming in England.

We help people learn how to swim, enjoy the water safely, and compete in all our sports.

Our vision is of a nation swimming and we strive to inspire everyone to enjoy the water in the way that suits them. We work with our partners to create engaging programmes that enable everyone to be active, have fun and stay healthy through swimming.

Your application is generated using the information you have provided in your Profile. Your CV and any additional supporting evidence will also be attached and made available to the hiring manager.

• Minimum of 2x Days a Week Onsite
• 35 Hours a Week (Mon-Fri)

About Us

Swim England is the recognised national governing body for swimming, artistic swimming, diving and water polo in England. We help people learn to swim, enjoy the water safely, and achieve their potential at every level - from grassroots participation to elite performance.

Our Digital and Technology team plays an important role in supporting this work, developing effective digital solutions that improve how we operate and engage with our key audiences.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and solutions-focused Bubble.io Developer to lead the development and continuous improvement of Swim England's Bubble-based web applications.

You will design, build and maintain scalable, user-friendly applications that support our organisational objectives and the needs of our key audiences. Working closely with colleagues and stakeholders across Swim England, you will translate business requirements into effective digital solutions and act as our go-to expert for Bubble and no-code development.

Key Responsibilities

In this role you will:

• Design, build and deploy scalable web applications using Bubble.io.
• Translate business requirements into functional and user-friendly digital solutions.
• Create and manage complex workflows, databases and user interfaces.
• Integrate third-party services and APIs, including payment, communication and automation platforms.
• Develop responsive applications that work effectively across desktop and mobile devices.
• Troubleshoot application issues, bugs and performance bottlenecks.
• Optimise applications for performance, security and scalability.
• Implement user authentication, permissions and data privacy controls.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers and stakeholders throughout the development lifecycle.
• Lead testing, quality assurance and ongoing application maintenance.
• Document application architecture, workflows and technical processes.

Skills and Experience

Essential

• Proven experience developing scalable applications using Bubble.io.
• Expert knowledge of Bubble workflows, database structures and privacy rules.
• Experience integrating REST APIs and third-party services.
• Strong understanding of responsive design and user experience principles.
• Understanding of SaaS platforms and web application architecture.
• Experience working with payment gateways, CRM systems or automation tools.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.

Desirable

• Familiarity with JavaScript, HTML and CSS.
• Experience using or developing Bubble plugins.
• Knowledge of version control, Agile methodologies and project management tools.
• Experience developing and implementing search engine optimisation strategies.
• Familiarity with AI integrations, including OpenAI, Azure AI or other machine-learning services.

Our Values

• We include
• We are ambitious
• We collaborate
• We do what's right

Early applications are encouraged as this vacancy may close once sufficient applications have been received.

Please be advised that we cannot offer visa sponsorship and that you must have right to work in the UK to apply or be considered for this role. If you are a non-UK/EU National, you must have an appropriate working Visa to undertake employment. You must also be working within the UK to apply or be considered for this role, due to the public liability insurance Swim England holds.

Swim England is committed to inclusion and embraces the spirit of equality legislation. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role are guaranteed an interview. We are also piloting a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants from ethnically diverse backgrounds. Candidates who opt in to the scheme and demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. Applicants can indicate if they wish to opt in by answering the relevant question within the application form.

Where possible, Swim England will always make reasonable adjustments for accessibility to anyone who requires it.

If you would like any of the documentation in a different format or would like to apply in a different way please get in touch. All appointments will be made on merit, following a fair and transparent process, in line with the Equality Act 2010. However, the organisation may employ positive action where candidates from underrepresented groups can demonstrate their ability to perform the role equally well.

Swim England is also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

Swim England and the Amateur Swimming Association

The Amateur Swimming Association (Swim England) Ltd is a company limited by guarantee with charitable status. Registered charity number 1175603. Registered company number 10931571.

Swim England Trading Limited, registration number 3001915; Swim England Events and Sponsorship Limited, registration number 11186835.

All companies are registered in England and Wales at registered office: Pavilion 3, SportPark, 3 Oakwood Drive, Loughborough University, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 3QF.