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Front-End Developer Jobs in London and the UK
Our work as a specialist technology recruitment agency involves matching the most highly-skilled individuals with the organisations that will best utilise their skills. Alternatively, we can also assist these organisations with finding the ideal candidate for any vacant position they require filling. For candidates looking for front-end developer jobs and companies searching for talent to fill an open role, Oakleaf Technology, Change, and Transformation can help.
Read on to learn more about the assistance we provide those looking for Permanent and Contract front-end web developer positions, and those offering said positions within their organisations.
Our Front-End Developer Jobs
Our Technology Division is strategically positioned so that it is able to work cross-sector within multiple Technological disciplines. This includes assisting individuals searching specifically for senior front-end developer jobs, as well as the organisations that require these specific positions filled.
There is also a range of other, similar positions that we may be called upon to help fill positions such as:
- Computer and information systems managers
- Computer engineers
- Computer network architects
- Computer network support specialists
- Computer operators
- Computer programmers
- Computer systems administrators
- Computer user support specialists
- Computer systems analysts
- Database administrators
- Graphic designers
- Information security analysts
- Software developers
- Software engineers
The Front-End Developer Role
From all a front-end web developer’s responsibilities, their primary responsibility is the look, feel, and functionality of a website, app, or web application. Their role within an organisation is to code the graphic interface that users interact with when visiting the website or using the app.
The role of a front-end developer is a dual one which encompasses elements of both design and tech, and employers searching for talent to fill these positions are likely to require:
- Evidence of technical knowledge and practical experience
- Evidence of the candidate has worked for a certain number of years within their chosen discipline
Responsibilities and Expectations
Other responsibilities and expectations associated with front-end developer jobs may be given in the specific job description a candidate is reading. We have listed some examples below:
- Carrying out QA testing
- Carrying out user experience testing
- Fixing bugs
- Liaising with designers and programmers for web-based projects
- Maintaining and enhancing (optimising) existing websites
- Version testing
- Writing high-quality code
Though set out in a certain way in the job description, it is possible and highly likely that the responsibilities and expectations associated with being a front-end developer will also evolve over time. This is especially true as individuals are promoted and move forward in their careers. For example, an individual with the job title Junior Web Developer or Junior Front-End Developer would not be expected to carry out the exact same tasks as an individual in a senior position. These may be duties such as training, leading teams, or representing their organisation at events.
Required Qualifications
While it is beneficial for candidates to have a Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, software engineering or a similar subject, most experts suggest it is not a compulsory requirement to be a graduate. Front-end developers will instead need to have years of technical and practical experience and hard skills related to these, rather than specific graduate-style qualifications.
The hard skills that front-end web developers require include:
- Knowledge and experience of cross-browser coding
- Knowledge and experience of graphic design applications (such as Adobe Illustrator)
- Knowledge and experience of HTML/XHTML, CSS, and JavaScript
- Knowledge and experience of testing and QA practices
- Knowledge and experience of version control and version control systems
- Understanding front-end frameworks and JS frameworks
- Understanding the principles of Search Engine Optimisation
There are also a number of soft skills that employers will often list as requirements for candidates in the job description:
- A flexible approach to working
- An ability to pay close attention to detail
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills (proficiency in working with team members, management, and clients)
Why Choose Us?
Whether you are a skilled individual searching for front-end web developer positions that offer you the opportunity to grow in your career whilst meeting your needs, or even if you are searching for individuals to fill Contract and Permanent positions within your organisation, we can help. As one of London’s leading specialist recruitment agencies with services spanning the whole of the UK, we are confident that we can establish any ideal working solutions needed.
By choosing to work with us, you will soon find out that we are:
- Enthusiastic networkers, with a full list of companies, agencies, and individuals that we are fully prepared to connect to our clients
- Solutions-focused by nature, and dedicated to providing diverse talent solutions in front-end web development that meet the requirements of every job description
- Committed talent spotters, with a particular aptitude for finding recruitment solutions within Development, Data, Analytics, AI, Robotics & Cloud
- Experienced business advisors, with years of work at applying said advice to a variety of firms and organisations
Both individuals and organisations looking to work with our team will also find that we offer:
- Businesses the autonomy to build and grow as they have always intended
- Access to talent and clients across the PS/FS, Public Sector, and C&I
- The support, skills, and market knowledge of a highly-respected recruitment agency
- No threshold commission
- Above market rate basic salaries, as well as incentives and guarantees
- Flexible working environments and arrangements, including remote and home working
- Benefits including healthcare, tech, and the ability to buy more holiday time
Submit Your Application
To begin applying for the Contract and Permanent front-end developer jobs that interest you most, or to begin the search for top talent solutions that will fill these roles in your firm, contact us or send us your CV today. Our specialists will be ready and waiting to assist in offering specialist advice and to take you through our unrivalled recruitment process. Both individuals and organisations will be guaranteed the role or talent that meets all of their requirements.
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