Mid-Level Front-End Developer

The Front-End Developer position offers a permanent role to individuals aiming to expand their current skills and gain more exposure to a range of disciplines within a rapidly expanding company. Working closely with our development and design teams, you will directly report to senior management. A keen creative eye will be essential to interpret internal/client briefs into functional solutions. The role will include actively participating in the development of innovative solutions, as well as the upkeep and enhancement of our existing products and platforms.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Developing new user-facing features using modern web technologies

· Collaborating with UI/UX designers to translate designs and wireframes into high-quality code

· Building reusable code and libraries for future use

· Maintaining and improving web application usability

· Collaborating with back-end developers to integrate front-end logic with server-side logic

· Upgrading existing projects to use the latest package versions

· Refactoring and improving current codebases

· Optimizing applications for maximum speed and scalability

· Staying up-to-date with emerging front-end technologies and best practices.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE:

· Proven experience as a Front-End Developer or in a similar role

· Strong proficiency in web technologies, including HTML5, CSS3, and modern JavaScript (ES6+)

· Proficiency in Vue.js and experience with its ecosystem (Pinia / Vuex, Nuxt, etc.)

· Experience in consuming RESTful APIs and manipulating returned data

· Strong understanding of cross-browser compatibility and responsive design

· Understanding of OOP and MVC architecture

· Experience with Git version control

· Excellent time management skills, with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks

· Ability to scope tasks and provide accurate estimates of your work.

DESIRED SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE:

· Experience with good coding principles such as DRY and SOLID

· Experience in peer reviewing colleagues' code

· Experience working within an Agile software development process

· Rudimentary understanding of back-end programming (PHP & Laravel)

· Knowledge of graphic design software and tools (e.g., Figma, Adobe XD)

· Understanding of UI/UX principles

· Experience with TypeScript

· Experience with web graphics / animation: Three.js, Tween.js, Canvas API and WebGL

· Knowledge of the Testing Pyramid (unit tests, Integration tests, E2E tests) and using testing tools

· Experience with linting tools

· Familiarity with Accessibility standards - WCAG

· Experience using Docker.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

· Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail

· A desire to constantly learn and improve oneself

· An ability to meet deadlines and efficiently manage workload

· Organised and methodical approach towards work

· Quick learning ability in a fast-paced environment

· Ability to work independently as well as in a team

· Excellent communication skills

· Ability to remain calm under pressure.

Benefits

· 20 days’ holiday + bank holidays – we understand the importance of you getting some down time.

· Annual Wellbeing Day – enjoy an additional day on us to look after your physical and mental wellbeing.

· Pension Scheme – helping you save towards your retirement home in the sun!

· Smart Working Options – Remote, In-office & Hybrid schedules.

· Employee Assistance Programme – our people are at the heart of everything we do, so if you are happy, we are happy.

· Referral scheme – know the perfect person to join the team? You could bag £1,000 for a putting a good word in.