Frontend Engineer

Huguenot Services Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A digital solutions firm in the City of London seeks a web developer to contribute to client projects and internal product development. The ideal candidate will have expertise in CMS websites, JavaScript technologies, and a strong eye for detail. Opportunities for collaboration and problem-solving are emphasized, alongside competitive benefits including a discretionary bonus scheme and medical insurance.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus scheme

Best-in-class medical/dental insurance

Worldwide travel insurance

Modern offices with stunning City views

Regular company events

Roof terrace, canteen, cycle storage and showers

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with a passion for developing and maintaining websites.
• Ability to educate team members on development decisions.
• Strong communication skills and problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Involved in new web builds and products for clients.
• Collaborate on client proposals and implement feedback.
• Build pixel perfect components aligning with clients' brands.

Skills

Building well designed, content rich CMS websites

Fluency in VanillaJS

Familiarity with JavaScript libraries (AlpineJS, JQuery)

React and TypeScript experience

Understanding of web development fundamentals (CSS, HTML)

Proven track record of building client-facing projects

Excellent eye for detail and strong UX/UI fundamentals

Job description

About Us

Huguenots generates highly personalised solutions for fund management clients of all sizes, from start-up boutiques to global asset management firms, using our in-house investment reporting platform. All clients are assured of the attention to detail, effortless customisation and peace of mind that are hallmarks of a solution crafted by Huguenots. The solutions we deliver are business critical and highly visible, delivering key information to investors worldwide. On a personal level, we are a close-knit team of 30 talented individuals, who thrive on collaboration and enjoy one another’s company.

About the Role

We’re building new products as we scale and our reputation is built on ensuring an excellent user experience. You will be involved in a mix of new web builds for clients and just as importantly, building out a new suite of products on our own platform for internal and client use.

Beyond technical expertise, collaboration is key, educating team members on development decisions, being part of client proposals and of course implementing changes based on feedback.

We’re looking for someone who is detail-orientated, who is passionate about developing and maintaining websites for our clients, and takes pride in carrying out their work to an exceptionally high standard.

• Experience of building well designed, content rich CMS (Content Management System) driven websites
• Fluency in VanillaJS and familiarity with JavaScript libraries typically used in CMS projects, e.g. AlpineJS and JQuery
• React and TypeScript experience
• Good understanding of web development fundamentals with a focus on CSS and HTML
• A proven track record of building client-facing projects from the ground up
• An excellent eye for detail and strong UX/UI fundamentals

What to Expect in the Role

• Pick up project briefs quickly, asking questions early and often
• Confident in problem-solving and demonstrating an analytical, inquisitive mind that welcomes new challenges
• Engaging communication style, able to challenge ideas and drive projects forward
• Building pixel perfect components and web pages, that align with our clients' brands and marketing campaigns

• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Best-in-class medical/dental insurance
• Worldwide travel insurance
• Modern offices with stunning City views
• Regular company events in a sociable workplace environment
• Roof terrace, canteen, cycle storage and showers