Front End Developer

Front End Developer required

Location remote but monthly travel to Warwick or London

Duration 12 months with scope for extensions

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1. Job Purpose

As a senior member of the development team, the Front-End Developer will lead the front-end development of client website, including a major brand refresh and the integration of three major websites into a single, personalised digital ecosystem built on Drupal/Acquia Site Studio.

This role plays a pivotal part in delivering a consistent, accessible, and user-centred web experience. The developer will work closely with the back-end developer, Web Technical Manager, and UX Design Manager, while also mentoring junior developers and leading external contractors.

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2. Key Accountabilities
* Develop and implement responsive, accessible, and user-friendly web interfaces using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Drupal/Acquia Site Studio.
* Build reusable and scalable components that align with design and brand standards.
* Work with QA/test teams to ensure defect-free deployments.
* Write, refine, and progress JIRA tickets effectively.
* Maintain and optimise existing front-end components and functionality.
* Translate UX/UI designs into high-quality, interactive applications.
* Optimise performance, scalability, and availability of front-end code.
* Perform code reviews and provide constructive technical feedback.
* Troubleshoot and resolve front-end bugs and issues.
* Keep current with evolving technologies and web development best practices.
* Contribute to system documentation and technical design notes.
* Support deployment, monitoring, and performance of front-end applications.
* Work within an Agile SCRUM framework and be open to receiving training if needed.

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3. Required Knowledge, Experience & Technical Expertise
* Proven experience using Acquia Site Studio or the ability to learn new systems quickly.
* 5+ years of front-end development experience with strong proficiency in HTML, CSS, jQuery, SQL, and modern JavaScript.
* Experience with Docker and containerised development workflows.
* Expertise in Sass and Twig for templating and styling.
* Solid understanding of mobile-first and responsive design principles.
* Full-stack experience with Drupal.
* 2+ years of Agile product team experience (ideally SCRUM), including working with JIRA.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Knowledge of WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility standards.
* Demonstrated ability to collaborate across development, content, design, and stakeholder teams.
* Proactive, adaptable, and capable of thriving in a dynamic environment.
* Willingness to participate in storm/emergency response (US-focused) and potentially attend UK out-of-hours response meetings.

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4. Qualifications

Essential at appointment:
* Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g., Computer Science, Web Development, etc.)

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5. Job Dimensions
* Reports: None (but will mentor junior staff and lead external contractors)
* Budgetary Responsibility: None