Senior Front End Developer

Berkeley Square IT; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT consulting firm is seeking a Senior Front End Developer to join their agile team in Manchester or London. You will play a critical role in developing user-focused web applications and collaborating with various teams to enhance digital projects. Essential skills include web accessibility, UX knowledge, and experience in an agile environment. This role offers a hybrid working model with competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with web accessibility standards (WCAG).
• Strong knowledge of UX, usability, and user-centred design.
• Experience with version control systems (Git, SVN).
• Familiarity with Linux or MacOS environments.
• Ability to work in an agile environment, delivering high-quality results with minimal supervision.
• Experience with client-side build tools (Grunt, Gulp).
• Knowledge of automated testing frameworks (Mocha, Jasmine).
• Familiarity with Node.js, Java, and Mustache templates.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain web applications, ensuring high performance and scalability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement new features and improve user experiences.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
• Maintain and optimise complex codebases.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and tools, integrating them into your work.

Skills

Web accessibility standards (WCAG)

UX and usability

Version control systems (Git, SVN)

Linux or MacOS environments

Agile environment

Client-side build tools (Grunt, Gulp)

Automated testing frameworks (Mocha, Jasmine)

Node.js, Java, and Mustache templates

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a talented Senior Front End Developer to join a dynamic, agile team. Your role will be pivotal in designing, developing, and enhancing high-traffic, user-focused web applications. You will collaborate with developers, designers, and analysts to contribute to impactful digital projects.

Position

Contract Duration: 12 Months
Location: Manchester or London (Hybrid 2/3 days per week in office)
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate: £600/day
Security Clearance: BPSS (eligible for SC)

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain web applications, ensuring high performance and scalability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement new features and improve user experiences.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
• Maintain and optimise complex codebases.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and tools, integrating them into your work.

Required Skills and Experience

• Familiarity with web accessibility standards (WCAG).
• Strong knowledge of UX, usability, and user-centred design.
• Experience with version control systems (Git, SVN).
• Familiarity with Linux or MacOS environments.
• Ability to work in an agile environment, delivering high-quality results with minimal supervision.
• Experience with client-side build tools (Grunt, Gulp).
• Knowledge of automated testing frameworks (Mocha, Jasmine).
• Familiarity with Node.js, Java, and Mustache templates.

Personal Attributes

• Adaptable and quick to adjust to changing priorities.
• Proactive, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Committed to producing high-quality work and improving processes.
• Open to feedback and values collaboration over hierarchy.
• Creative, innovative, and passionate about problem-solving.
• Enthusiastic and positive, with a can-do attitude.

Start Date: 21/10/2024
End Date: 20/10/2025
Location: Manchester/London (Hybrid)