Front End Developer jobs in United Kingdom

This company is undergoing a period of significant transformation. In 2024, they will embark on a company-wide Digital Transformation ("DX") Programme, leading to a complete overhaul of their technology stack. The IT and Portfolio Delivery teams will be at the core of this initiative, making it an exciting and pivotal time to join the business and contribute to the successful execution of their objectives.

Through involvement in the DX programme, all IT and Portfolio Delivery team members will have the opportunity to develop new skills and gain valuable experience essential for career growth. The company is investing in people and technologies that will drive the business forward, presenting a fantastic opportunity for those who join their journey.

Role Overview

Key Behaviours

• Resourcefulness – Use your technical skills to develop and support solutions to complex business problems, helping keep projects on track.
• Flexibility – Manage competing priorities effectively and align with management expectations.
• Excellent Communication – Clearly document front-end structures, communicate changes, and provide support for technical issues.
• Detail-Oriented – Anticipate growth and performance needs while ensuring compliance with web development best practices.

Responsibilities

Technical Excellence

• Work closely with designers, product managers, and back-end developers to implement seamless user experiences.
• Ensure applications are optimized for performance, accessibility, and SEO.
• Build and maintain reusable components, ensuring consistency across applications.
• Implement responsive designs that work across different devices and screen sizes.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize front-end code for performance and scalability.
• Stay up to date with best practices in modern front-end development, UX/UI trends, and web performance optimization.
• Contribute to system documentation, including design specifications and unit testing.

Operational Excellence

• Demonstrate professionalism in all interactions with stakeholders and third parties.
• Provide timely responses to requests from management, the business, and IT teams.
• Foster a collaborative technical culture, ensuring best practices are shared across the team.
• Communicate technical details effectively with both technical and non-technical team members.

Skills

• Deep understanding of HTML, CSS, and CSS preprocessors (SASS, LESS).
• Proficiency in responsive design and mobile-first development.
• Experience with state management libraries (Redux, Vuex, Zustand, or similar).
• Familiarity with RESTful and GraphQL API integration.
• Experience with front-end build tools and module bundlers (Webpack, Vite, Parcel, etc.).
• Knowledge of performance optimization techniques for web applications.
• Understanding of SEO best practices for modern front-end development.
• Experience with testing frameworks (Jest, Mocha, Cypress, Playwright).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work in an Agile/Scrum environment and collaborate across teams.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Experience & Qualifications

• Experience working with component-based architecture and design systems.
• Experience optimizing front-end performance for speed and scalability.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices for front-end applications.
• Experience with headless CMS and e-commerce platforms is a plus.
• Degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Nice to Have

• Experience with Next.js, Nuxt.js, or other SSR frameworks.
• Familiarity with WebAssembly, WebGL, or other advanced web technologies.
• Experience working with progressive web apps (PWAs) and service workers.
• Knowledge of GraphQL and headless API-driven architectures.
• Familiarity with serverless computing (AWS Lambda, Azure Functions, etc.).