Frontend Developer in Leeds

Front-End Developer

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Salary: £50,000 per year
Location: Leeds (Hybrid – 2 days per week on-site)
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours, Monday-Friday
Benefits: Plus comprehensive benefits package

About the Role

We\’re looking for a Front-End Developer to join an established in-house development team supporting a growing international business. You\’ll work closely with the UX Lead, stakeholders and developers to build and enhance core internal applications used across the organisation.

This role is front-end focused, with opportunities to contribute to backend development within a modern PHP/Laravel environment. You\’ll be involved in the full development lifecycle-from planning and design to implementation and optimisation.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain frontend features for core internal systems using Vue.js, Blade, vanilla JavaScript and jQuery.

Support backend development using Laravel, PHP and MS SQL.

Translate designs and wireframes into responsive, user-friendly interfaces.

Collaborate with UX and technical teams to plan and deliver new features focused on accessibility, usability and performance.

Maintain and enhance existing codebases, including bug fixes, refactoring and new feature development.

Optimise frontend performance and ensure consistent, accessible user experiences.

Essential Skills & Experience

3+ years\’ experience with a modern JavaScript framework (ideally Vue.js).

Strong understanding of frontend architecture and state management.

Good UI/UX awareness and high attention to detail.

Experience with jQuery and Bootstrap.

Strong knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, Flexbox and Grid.

Proficient with Git and version control workflows.

Ability to translate design mockups into clean, responsive interfaces.

Understanding of accessibility and performance optimisation best practices.

Confident using browser dev tools for debugging. xiskglj

Comfortable working in an Agile environment.

Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities