Frontend Developer

Music Vine Limited; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9 working day fortnight policy

28 days holiday

Monthly wellbeing contribution

AI tooling budget

Hybrid working arrangements

Job summary

A creative technology company in Leeds is looking for a Frontend Developer to join their dynamic team. The role involves developing features for their platform, primarily focusing on user experience and functionality using Next.js and React. You'll collaborate with multiple teams and leverage AI tools to improve productivity. Candidates should have experience with web performance and accessibility best practices. A hybrid work model is in place, promoting creativity and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience with Next.js and React frameworks.
• Ability to improve user experience and attention to detail.
• Capable of independent work and decision-making.
• Proficient with AI coding tools and their applications.
• Experience in optimizing webpage performance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and iterate key features for the platform.
• Collaborate across teams for end-to-end feature delivery.
• Participate in technical planning and decision-making.
• Utilize AI tools to enhance productivity.
• Ensure user-centric design and seamless experience.

Skills

Experience working in a Next.js codebase

Good eye for UX

Ability to communicate well

Independent decision-making ability

Experience with AI coding tools

Understanding of webpage performance

Knowledge of accessibility best practices

Basic understanding of SEO

Tools

Next.js

React

TypeScript

Tailwind

Typesense

ClickHouse

CI/CD systems

Job description

• 9 working day fortnight policy
• Hybrid working from our Leeds office (minimum three days in the office)
• 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
• Monthly wellbeing contribution (Juno)
• AI tooling budget (Claude Code Max)

About Music Vine & Uppbeat

We're on a mission to give online creators the tools they need to make brilliant content.

Music Vine, our original product launched in 2015, established us as one of the world's leading music licensing platforms for video professionals and agencies. In 2021, we launched Uppbeat, and has gone on to serve over 4 million users across 5 different asset categories.

We're a tight-knit team in Leeds, and we care deeply about what we build. We believe in transparency, ambition, and giving everyone a real say in how the product evolves. We work hard because we're genuinely passionate about it, and we're looking for a Frontend Developer who feels the same way.

About the role

You will be a key contributor across both our platforms, focusing primarily on Uppbeat, and working on diverse areas including search, discovery, subscription flows, admin tooling, and new feature development.

We are looking for a driven individual to take real ownership of their work. You will collaborate closely with the Head of Platform, a fellow frontend developer, and our backend team to deliver features that are used by real people every day.

As a startup, we value a culture where you openly share ideas and feedback, and genuinely care about the quality of what you ship. Our platform, Uppbeat, already serves over 4 million registered users, giving your work significant reach and impact. The most valuable contributions will come not just from excellent implementation of requirements, but from proactively spotting opportunities to improve things and speaking up about them. If you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, you'll fit right in.

What you'll be doing

• Drive the development and iteration of key features, encompassing elements like search functionality, filtering, player UI, and optimising user journeys.
• Work hands‑on with a production‑level codebase, utilising Next.js and React, to deliver features that serve real user traffic.
• Collaborate closely with product, backend, and all departments, including the founders, to ensure seamless, end‑to‑end delivery of features.
• Actively participate in shaping our technical roadmap, making informed architectural decisions, and contributing to how we build, not just what we build.
• Integrate and utilise AI tooling as a productivity lever in your daily workflow.
• Be a valued voice in planning and technical discussions, contributing your expertise and insights to strategic decisions.

Required experience & skills

• Experience working in a Next.js codebase (pages router).
• A good eye for UX and a habit of caring about the details.
• Someone who communicates well and works collaboratively.
• Ability to work independently and make sensible independent decisions.
• Worked with AI coding tools (Claude Code, Cursor, Copilot) and have opinions about how to use them well.
• Experience improving webpage performance and experience using speed‑testing tools (Lighthouse, Page Speed Insights).
• A solid understanding of accessibility best practices and ARIA tags.
• A basic understanding of SEO best practices.

Nice to have

• An interest in the creator economy, music, or digital media.
• Experience with search/filter-heavy UIs or content‑driven products.
• Familiarity with Typesense, ClickHouse, or similar tools.
• Experience with CI/CD systems (Vercel, GitHub Actions).
• Experience building or maintaining a design system.
• Experience with testing libraries and tools (Vitest, React Testing Library, Playwright, Jest).
• Experience using Tailwind or other utility-based CSS libraries.

The stack

• Next.js
• React
• TypeScript
• Tailwind
• Typesense
• ClickHouse
• Vercel
• Shadcn/ui
• Jotai

Why work at Music Vine?

• Join a pioneering company at the forefront of the creator economy.
• Be part of a dynamic, supportive team with a passion for creativity and innovation.
• Impactful work: Your contributions will directly shape the future of Music Vine.
• Opportunity for growth and personal development in a role with significant autonomy.
• Enjoy our stunning Leeds office, flexible working arrangements, and a vibrant company culture.