Frontend Developers (Design-Focused) Jnr/Senior – Bank – London

Salt; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 74,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt is seeking Front-End Developers with a design focus for a bank project in London. The role is hybrid (2 days per week) with a daily rate of £400–£600 inside IR35. Duration is 6–12 months, start ASAP.

You will turn concepts and Figma designs into responsive, accessible UI, collaborating with designers, PMs and engineers to deliver polished experiences. Ideal candidates blend strong coding with design awareness, ensuring interfaces are intuitive and high-quality across modern browsers and

Qualifications

• Strong HTML, CSS and JavaScript fundamentals.
• Experience building responsive, cross‑browser web apps.
• Semantic HTML and maintainable CSS practices.
• Appreciation for visual design and UX.
• Ability to translate Figma designs into UI.
• Experience with accessibility and WCAG guidelines.
• Experience consuming REST APIs and managing UI states.

Responsibilities

• Develop responsive, accessible web interfaces using HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
• Collaborate with UX and Product Design teams to implement designs.
• Translate visual designs accurately and propose pragmatic changes.
• Build reusable components and contribute to UI libraries.
• Ensure compatibility across modern browsers and devices.
• Apply accessibility best practices and WCAG principles.
• Integrate frontend with REST APIs and manage loading states and errors.
• Participate in code reviews and collaborative problem-solving.
• Improve frontend standards and user experience.

Skills

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

Responsive design

Cross-browser

Semantic HTML

Design awareness

Figma collaboration

WCAG accessibility

REST APIs

Job description

Front-End Developers (Design-Focused) Junior/Senior - Bank - London Daily rate: £400 - £600 (inside IR35) Duration: 6 - 12 months Hybrid: 2 days per week 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 Junior, 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

• Develop responsive, accessible and high-quality web interfaces using HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
• 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.
• Ensure applications work consistently across modern browsers and devices.
• 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

• Strong HTML, CSS and JavaScript fundamentals.
• Experience building responsive and cross-browser web applications.
• 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

• 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.

*Rates depend on experience and client requirements