Frontend Developer

Salt; Greater London; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt is seeking a Front-End Developer (Design-Focused) for a Bank project in London. You will transform Figma designs into responsive, accessible user interfaces and bridge design and engineering.

Collaborate with UX, product management and engineers, build reusable components, contribute to design systems, and apply WCAG accessibility and best practices to deliver polished, user-centred interfaces.

Qualifications

• Semantic HTML and maintainable CSS practices.
• Strong visual design sense and focus on UX.
• Ability to work from Figma designs with designers.
• Experience consuming REST APIs and managing complex UI states.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with UX and Product Design to bring designs to life.
• Interpret and implement visual designs with accuracy while making pragmatic recommendations.
• Build reusable components and contribute to shared design systems and UI libraries.
• Apply accessibility best practices, including semantic HTML, keyboard navigation, focus management and WCAG principles.
• Integrate frontend applications with RESTful APIs and manage authentication, loading states and error handling.
• Participate in code reviews, technical discussions and collaborative problem-solving.
• Help improve frontend standards, component quality and user experience across the platform.

Job description

Front-End Developer (Design-Focused) – Bank – London

Duration: 6 – 12 months

Start: ASAP

We are looking for Front-End Developers with a strong appreciation for design and user experience. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building high-quality user interfaces and can effectively bridge the gap between design and engineering. We need Mid and Senior level developers.

Working closely with designers, product managers and engineers, you'll transform concepts, wireframes and visual designs into responsive, accessible and performant web experiences. You'll bring both technical expertise and design awareness, ensuring that solutions are not only functional but intuitive, polished and user-centred.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with UX and Product Design teams to bring designs to life.


• Interpret and implement visual designs with accuracy while making pragmatic recommendations where required.


• Build reusable components and contribute to shared design systems and UI libraries.


• Apply accessibility best practices, including semantic HTML, keyboard navigation, focus management and WCAG principles.


• Integrate frontend applications with RESTful APIs and manage authentication, loading states and error handling.


• Participate in code reviews, technical discussions and collaborative problem-solving.


• Help improve frontend standards, component quality and user experience across the platform.

Required Skills & Experience

• Solid understanding of semantic HTML and maintainable CSS practices.


• Strong appreciation for visual design, layout, typography and user experience.


• Ability to work effectively from Figma designs and collaborate with designers.


• Practical experience implementing accessibility best practices and WCAG standards.


• Experience consuming REST APIs and handling complex UI states.


• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Ideal Candidate You'll be someone who:

• Enjoys building beautifully crafted user interfaces.


• Understands both engineering and design considerations.


• Pays attention to detail and cares about user experience.


• Can explain design and technical trade-offs clearly.


• Champions accessibility and usability.


• Works collaboratively and enjoys sharing knowledge with others.

Nice to Have

• Experience contributing to design systems or component libraries.


• Experience mentoring developers or leading frontend initiatives.


• Understanding of UX principles and user-centred design.


• Experience working in Agile product teams.