Frontend Developer (Creative Developer)

Front-End Developer Location: Hampshire/Hybrid This company is undergoing a period of significant transformation. In 2024, they will embark on a company-wide Digital Transformation (\”DX\”) Programme, leading to a complete overhaul of their technology stack. The IT and Portfolio Delivery teams will be at the core of this initiative, making it an exciting and pivotal time to join the business and contribute to the successful execution of their objectives. Through involvement in the DX programme, all IT and Portfolio Delivery team members will have the opportunity to develop new skills and gain valuable experience essential for career growth. The company is investing in people and technologies that will drive the business forward, presenting a fantastic opportunity for those who join their journey. They are looking for an experienced Front-End Developer with strong expertise in JavaScript to work on their core web-based platforms. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality, user-friendly front-end applications that enhance the company’s digital and e-commerce presence. You will collaborate with business stakeholders, designers, and back-end developers to deliver engaging, responsive, and high-performing web solutions. Resourcefulness – Use your technical skills to develop and support solutions to complex business problems, helping keep projects on track. Excellent Communication – Clearly document front-end structures, communicate changes, and provide support for technical issues. Detail-Oriented – Anticipate growth and performance needs while ensuring compliance with web development best practices. Develop and maintain scalable, high-performance front-end applications using JavaScript, TypeScript, and modern frameworks (React, Node, or Next). Work closely with designers, product managers, and back-end developers to implement seamless user experiences. Ensure applications are optimized for performance, accessibility, and SEO. Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize front-end code for performance and scalability. Stay up to date with best practices in modern front-end development, UX/UI trends, and web performance optimization. Contribute to system documentation, including design specifications and unit testing. Provide timely responses to requests from management, the business, and IT teams. Strong expertise in JavaScript, TypeScript, and modern front-end frameworks (React, Node, or Next). Deep understanding of HTML, CSS, and CSS preprocessors (SASS, LESS). Experience with front-end build tools and module bundlers (Webpack, Vite, Parcel, etc.). Knowledge of performance optimization techniques for web applications. Understanding of SEO best practices for modern front-end development. Experience with testing frameworks (Jest, Mocha, Cypress, Playwright). Ability to work in an Agile/Scrum environment and collaborate across teams. 3+ years of experience developing front-end applications using JavaScript and modern frameworks. ~ Experience optimizing front-end performance for speed and scalability. ~ Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices for front-end applications. ~ Degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field (or equivalent experience). js, Nuxt.js, or other SSR frameworks. Familiarity with WebAssembly, WebGL, or other advanced web technologies. Experience working with progressive web apps (PWAs) and service workers. Familiarity with serverless computing (AWS Lambda, Azure Functions, etc.).