Andy File Associates is working as a Recruitment Agency on behalf of our client with regards this 12month 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 statutory holidays.
* 12 month contract with view to permanency.
Location
* 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.
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