FE Developer

Methods Business and Digital Technology Limited is a £100M+ IT Services Consultancy who has partnered with a range of central government departments and agencies to transform the way the public sector operates in the UK. Established over 30 years ago and UK-based, we apply our skills in transformation, delivery, and collaboration from across the Methods Group, to create end-to-end business and technical solutions that are people-centred, safe, and designed for the future.

Our human touch sets us apart from other consultancies, system integrators and software houses - with people, technology, and data at the heart of who we are, we believe in creating value and sustainability through everything we do for our clients, staff, communities, and the planet. We support our clients in the success of their projects while working collaboratively to share skill sets and solve problems. At Methods we have fun while working hard; we are not afraid of making mistakes and learning from them.

Predominantly focused on the public sector, Methods is now building a significant private sector client portfolio. Methods was acquired by the Alten Group in early 2022.

Role Overview

• Design, develop, and maintain user-facing applications and interfaces using modern frontend technologies.
• Collaborate with backend developers and other cross-functional teams to deliver seamless and scalable solutions.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code following industry best practices and web standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to frontend applications.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes.
• Ensure high performance, responsiveness, and accessibility of frontend applications through proper design and testing.
• Leverage modern frameworks and tooling to optimise user experience and application performance.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging frontend technologies and incorporate them into the development process.
• Collaborate and work closely with other disciplines to develop solutions and software components.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop user interfaces that meet user needs and business requirements.
• Build reusable components and scalable frontend architecture.
• Ensure cross-browser compatibility and responsive design.
• Integrate frontend components with backend APIs.
• Optimise applications for maximum speed and scalability.
• Troubleshoot UI/UX issues and performance bottlenecks.
• Contribute to accessibility compliance and testing standards.
• Participate in agile ceremonies and development lifecycle activities.
• Provide design feedback to mitigate accessibility risks.
• Recommend best tools and methods for frontend and accessibility testing.
• Coach and mentor more junior colleagues (if applicable).

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Frontend Developer.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
• Experience with modern frontend frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, or Vue).
• Strong understanding of RESTful API integration.
• Solid understanding of responsive design and cross-browser compatibility.
• Proficient in version control systems such as Git.
• Experience working in agile, fast-paced environments.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of web accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG).

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience with cloud-hosted frontend applications (Azure or similar).
• Familiarity with containerisation technologies such as Docker.
• Knowledge of CI/CD tools and frontend deployment pipelines.
• Experience with performance optimisation techniques.
• Understanding of micro-frontend architecture.
• Experience with testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, Cypress).
• Knowledge of accessibility testing tools and best practices.

This job description is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indicating the areas of activity and may be amended from time to time in the light of the changing needs of the organisation.

This role will require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected. Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.

Benefits

• Autonomy to develop and grow your skills and experience.
• Be part of exciting project work that is making a difference in society.
• Strong, inspiring and thought-provoking leadership.
• A supportive and collaborative environment.
• Development access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme and training.
• Wellness 24/7 Confidential employee assistance programme.
• Social - Breakfast Tuesdays, Thirsty Thursdays and Pizza on the last Thursday of each month as well as commitment to charitable causes.
• Time off 25 days a year.
• Pension Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution.
• Discretionary Company Bonus based on company and individual performance.
• Life Assurance of 4 times base salary.
• Private Medical Insurance which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included).
• Worldwide Travel Insurance which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included).