Job Description
We are looking for a skilled Frontend Developer with a keen eye for design, to join our growing engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing UI and web-app components using semantic HTML and CSS, as well as Javascript (mostly ReactJS). Experience of working to accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 level A and AA) is absolutely crucial.
Working directly with our client's CTO & Co-Founder, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside backend developers, product managers and UX designers to ensure all elements of our application’s front-end are elegantly designed and implemented.
As our client expands, you will help build modern and elegant applications that serve their tens of thousands of users across some of the world’s leading financial organisations.
You’ll sit in the Technology Team and report to our client's CTO.
Responsibilities
* Collaborating across the team on application requirements and interface designs
* Developing, testing and implementing responsive and accessible web pages
* Influencing the creation of functional and aesthetic interface components
* Building reusable code and frontend components
* Working to defined project plans and timescales in an agile environment
* Working both independently and with internal stakeholders to understand and resolve software problems
* Being an active team player in a friendly development team
Requirements
* Minimum of 3+ years front-end development experience
* Advanced knowledge of semantic HTML 5 and CSS 3, and Javascript
* Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 level A and AA)
* Experience with frontend bundlers (Webpack or other)
* Ability to create beautiful, responsive and accessible templates
* High attention to detail and pride in quality of work
* Collaborative, with strong communication skills
* Self-starter with ability to work autonomously in a remote environment
* Client-focused approach, where user experience matters
Desirable skills
* Experience with Django web framework
* Experience with integrating or creating frontend components (ReactJS) to add interactivity to web pages