Front-End Developer

Andy File Associates is working as a Recruitment Agency on behalf of our client with regards this 12month fixed term contract of Front End Developer.

Our client is seeking a Front End Developer to join their team on a 12 month fixed term contract with the potential for a permanent position subject to performance and business needs.

Job Title: Front-End Developer

Working closely with Marketing and Communications and IT teams, this role contributes to the design, development, and ongoing improvement of high-quality digital interfaces across our products. As part of a small but influential team, the successful candidate will help shape user-centred UI standards and design systems that enhance engagement, support lead generation, and ensure consistent, accessible, and seamless experiences across all digital touchpoints.

Job function

• Contributing towards the design process, including creating prototypes, mock up's, and wireframes
• Translating design mock up's and prototypes into functional, responsive, and maintainable code
• Creating and maintaining component libraries and design systems to ensure consistency across products
• Advocating for best practices in usability, accessibility, and performance
• Staying up to date with emerging trends, tools, and technologies in UX and front end development
• Any other duties and responsibilities as required as the role develops

Knowledge and skills

• Technical Proficiency: Strong skills in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for crafting interactive and responsive interfaces
• Design Understanding: Solid knowledge of UX/UI design principles, wireframing, and prototyping tools
• Solution Design: Experience refining the technical specification for new developments
• Accessibility: Comprehensive understanding of accessibility standards and inclusive design practices
• Problem Solving: Strong analytical and problem solving skills to identify and address UX challenges
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively articulate ideas and technical concepts

Experience

• Proven experience in a UX Engineering/Front-End Development, or similar role
• Demonstrated ability to build scalable and reusable UI components
• Hands on experience conducting usability testing and interpreting results
• Familiarity with version control system, Subversion (SVN)

Desirable Skills

• Familiarity with JavaScript frameworks (e.g. React) and collaborative development workflows
• Basic PHP knowledge to support templating and dynamic content
• Understanding of web performance optimisation and SEO best practices
• Additional creative skills (e.g. graphic design, video editing, photography, illustration) are an advantage
• Willingness to contribute creatively beyond core UI development
• Portfolio or examples of creative work welcomed but not essential

Role Responsibilities

• Provide timely and professional telephone and email support to internal and external customers
• Liaise with internal teams to resolve customer queries effectively
• Understand and interpret user and business requirements
• Learn and develop knowledge of the company's software and related products for marketing purposes
• Maintain a professional, customer focused approach in line with company standards
• Use a broad range of IT systems and maintain accurate in house database records
• Produce regular updates and reports for senior management
• Work collaboratively to achieve team performance targets
• Identify opportunities for additional product or training sales and refer appropriately

Other details

• Core hours are 08:30 - 17:00, Monday to Friday.
• Salary range £35-38K - dependant on skills.
• 20 days annual leave plus statutory holidays.
• 12 month contract with view to permanency.

Location

• Office based in Rotherham.
• 2-3 days a week in the office.
• Local to the location as office time and face to face meetings as and when required.