Front End Developer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Jackson Hogg are partnering with a successful Fintech firm sitting in a niche area of the financial services market who are looking for a Front End Developer (React) to join their growing business.
As an ideal candidate for the role, you will have a flair for and proven record of innovative front end software development. My client looking for someone who is enthusiastic, and conscientious with at least 5 years of commercial experience building web applications. The are looking for someone who can combine their technical capability in React development with working as part of a collaborative team.
Role & Responsibilities:
- Working as part of a small team developing web applications using modular frameworks
- Optimising applications for maximum speed and mobile-based features.
- Making recommendations on user experience, accessibility and content.
- Designing prototypes using wireframes and similar.
- Ensuring consistency of brand across digital customer touch points.
- Collaborating with back-end developers and designers to improve usability.
- Receiving feedback from and building solutions for our users and customers.
- Writing functional requirement documents and guides.
- Assisting back-end developers with coding and troubleshooting.
- Staying up to date on emerging technologies.
Skills & Experience
- At least 5 years of commercial development experience.
- Strong portfolio of previous work, demonstrating solutions to business problems through effective design.
- Expert understanding of React, JavaScript, HTML & CSS is essential.
- Knowledge/background of UX/UI principles and systems is desirable.
- BSc Degree in software development, computer science or related field would be beneficial.
- Experience of using other front end frameworks (e.g Angular) would be advantageous.
If you are interested in hearing more about this position, apply at Jackson Hogg today for a confidential discussion.
Job Title - Front End Developer (React)
Contract - Permanent
Reports to - Lead Application Developer
Location - Remote (Candidate must be based in the UK with full right to work status)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Remote
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Front End Developer roles across Jackson Hogg's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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