Front End Developer

Andy File Associates is working as a Recruitment Agency on behalf of our client with regards this 12 month 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 stats
12 month contract with view to permanency 

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