Front End Developer

Currys plc; Loughborough; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology retailer in Loughborough seeks a Front-End Developer to design and implement user interfaces for their website. This full-time role requires strong understanding of front-end technologies, collaboration with UX/UI designers, and development of responsive web applications. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience and a passion for creating user-friendly interfaces. Join a dynamic team with excellent career growth opportunities.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave

Competitive pension scheme

Life Assurance

Colleague Discounts on Tech

Access to Champion Health

Hybrid Working

Qualifications

• 3 years+ proven experience as a Front-End Developer or similar role.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with designers and back-end developers to create web pages.
• Lead A/B testing initiatives.
• Write clean, maintainable code using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

Skills

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

jQuery

Responsive design

A/B testing

Bootstrap

React

Angular

Vue.js

Tools

Git

Webpack

npm

Job description

Loughborough Contact Centre

Permanent

Full Time

Grade 3

At Currys we’re united by one passion: to help everyone enjoy amazing technology. As the UK’s best‑known retailer of tech, we’re proud of the service our customers receive – and it’s all down to our team of 25,000 caring and committed colleagues. Working as one team, we learn and grow together, celebrating the big and small moments that make every day amazing.

Are you looking for an opportunity to work in a highly innovative and agile team? Are you excited by the world of innovative technology? If this sounds like you, we are seeking a highly motivated, ambitious individual with a keen interest in all things Digital Technology.

As a Front‑End Developer, you will become an integral part of the wider Digital Marketing team for Mobiles.co.uk and part of the Currys group. You will play a key role in designing and implementing user interfaces for our website. You will work closely with the design and back‑end development teams to deliver seamless, responsive, and visually appealing user experiences. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of front‑end technologies, a passion for creating user‑friendly interfaces, and the ability to stay up to date with industry trends.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with UX/UI designers/back‑end developers to translate design mock‑ups into responsive and interactive web pages and user journeys
• Lead alongside the Marketing Executive to deliver the A/B testing roadmap
• Develop and maintain the front end of our web applications, ensuring fast loading times and smooth user experiences
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Ensure we follow SEO coding practice (Alt tags, lazy loads, script triggers etc)
• Work closely with back‑end developers to integrate user‑facing elements with server‑side logic
• Ensure code is built to all provided viewports and is responsive with mobile first
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members
• Stay updated on emerging trends and technologies in front‑end development
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to front‑end development
• Work as part of a team, never being afraid to challenge and support concepts and designs
• Welcome and contribute to brainstorming sessions, embracing a culture where no idea is considered a bad idea

Required Skills & Experience

• 3 years+ proven experience as a Front‑End Developer or similar role
• Strong proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript and jQuery
• Experience in working with Bootstrap framework
• Experience with front‑end frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js
• Experience working with A/B testing platforms such as Optimizely, Adobe Target
• Familiarity with responsive design principles and cross‑browser compatibility
• Knowledge of RESTful APIs and web services
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment
• Great interpersonal skills
• Ability to influence and inspire across the business
• Positive attitude to feedback
• Ability to work to deadlines & under pressure
• Strong typographic skills
• Resourceful, with the ability to make something from nothing

Nice to have

• Experience with mobile app development (iOS/Android)
• Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Familiarity with build tools and package managers (Webpack, npm, etc.)
• Understanding of SEO principles

Why join us

• 25 days of annual leave (plus bank holiday entitlement) and a competitive pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Fantastic Colleague Discounts on Tech with Currys and iD Mobile
• Access to Champion Health
• Hybrid Working (with an expectation to meet in person 2–4 times per month)

Join our team and we'll be with you every step of the way, helping you develop the career you want with new opportunities, on‑going training and skills for life.

Not only can you shape your own future, but you can help take charge of ours too. As the biggest recycler and repairer of tech in the UK, we’re in a position to make a real impact on people and the planet.

Every voice has a space at our table and we’re committed to making inclusion and diversity part of everything we do, including how we strengthen our workforce. We want to make sure you have a fair opportunity to show us your talents during our application process, so if you need any additional assistance with your application please email [e-mail] and we’ll do our best to help.