Front-end Developer – FindAUniversity

Educations Media Group; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education marketing group seeks a Front-end Web Developer to enhance web experiences for millions of students. You will be responsible for coding, optimizing performance, and collaborating with teams to build accessible and responsive websites. This full-time role offers hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Hybrid working options

Inclusive and diverse work environment

Qualifications

• Proven track record (3+ years) in a front-end development role.
• Strong understanding of modern JavaScript frameworks.
• Ability to translate UI/UX designs into functioning interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Write clean, reusable, and well-documented code in JavaScript/HTML/SCSS.
• Turn UI/UX designs into responsive web experiences.
• Cooperate within an agile team and participate in sprint planning.

Skills

HTML

CSS/SCSS

JavaScript

TypeScript

Responsive Design

Accessibility Principles

Tools

Bootstrap

React

Figma

Jira

Job description

At Keystone Education Group, we are passionate about helping students around the world find the right educational opportunities. As a global leader in education marketing and student recruitment, we connect millions of students with universities and educational institutions worldwide, enabling informed decisions through powerful digital tools, data, and guidance.

We are currently seeking a Front-end Web Developer to join our growing team. You will play a key role in developing and maintaining high-quality web experiences across our platforms, used by millions of students worldwide. Working closely with designers, developers, and stakeholders, you'll help shape the front-end of our websites ensuring they’re are accessible, responsive, and user-focused.

Responsibilities

• Write clean, reusable, and well-documented JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, and SCSS code.
• Turn UI/UX designs into responsive, interactive, and accessible web experiences
• Optimise website performance and speed, with a focus on Core Web Vitals
• Develop and maintain user-friendly features across both public-facing sites and internal systems
• Contribute to design system consistency through reusable components and best practices
• Collaborate within an agile team, participating in sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives
• Work closely with designers, developers, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality web features.

Skills Required

• Strong understanding of HTML, CSS/SCSS, JavaScript, and TypeScript.
• Experience working with responsive frameworks such as Bootstrap.
• Comfortable working with modern front-end JavaScript frameworks.
• Knowledge of CSS pre-processors.
• Experience with cross-browser testing and front-end debugging.
• Proven track record (3+ years) in a front-end development role.
• Ability to translate UI/UX designs into functioning, user-centric interfaces.
• Understanding of accessibility principles and standards (e.g., WCAG 2.1).

Nice to Have

• Experience with React or other front-end frameworks (e.g., Vue.js, Svelte).
• Experience working with component libraries or design systems.
• Familiarity with UX/design tools (e.g. Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, Photoshop).
• Experience using Jira for task tracking and sprint planning.
• Understanding of version control and branching strategies.
• Knowledge of SEO and how front-end code impacts search visibility.

About FindAUniversity and Keystone Education Group

As a member of FindAUniversity and the Keystone Family, you will be working with passionate, professional and high-performance individuals. Together, we have grown successfully into more than 800+ talented employees with sites that are recognised as the world's leading search engines for education. Ambition, drive and great ideas help us reach our goals – join us in the making of your career!

Do you want to join our family?

FindAUniversity is based in the UK and we offer hybrid working arrangements, with the ability to work from home and the office. If this sounds like it could be you, and you would like some additional information about the role, then please get in touch.

Please send us your application by hitting the button "Apply here!".

Applications will only be accepted from candidates who are authorised to work for any UK employer.

Job Type: Full-time, 37.5hrs /week, Permanent

Keystone is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.