Senior Front End Developer - Remote

Location

Maidstone, Kent | United Kingdom

Job description

Senior Frontend Web Developer - UK

Work for a company that cares about the humans behind the design & tech.

At LAB, we believe in the ability to use technology to reshape the world for good, and we’re seeking an internal leader to help us manage our clients and projects in their pursuit of that goal, as we create innovative solutions that our clients love.

We believe you should love what you do and do what you love, so if you are looking for a company that is as invested in your development as you are, then join us on our exciting mission - to apply our understanding of human behaviour to developing innovative digital solutions that will reshape the digital world

Our Technical stack:

HTML5, CSS4, SCSS, TailwindCSS, Javascript (OOP & Functional), TypeScript, React & Next JS

Useful, but not essential:

Vue.js, Redux, Jest, Cypress, Build Tools.

Our Frontend Dev MUST be:

• An eye for detail and a passion for the visual side of front-end development.
• Passionate about responsive design and have an eye for detail, to be able to create applications that match the provided visuals.
• Very comfortable with client-side architecture and the use of HTML5 semantics.
• Aware of up to date WCAG guidelines and other global accessibility standards.
• Very familiar with one or more design patterns, design systems, component-based design, atomic design, and responsive design.
• Comfortable with identifying and communicating necessary design changes to meet AA compliance requirements.
• Comfortable with writing OOP javascript using modern es6 & es8 best practices without the use of 3rd party libraries. (We are zero dependencies first, using frameworks only where they provide value).
• Up to date with modern Javascript frameworks such as React, Next.js, Vue & Typescript etc.
• Experienced with build tools such as Webpack, Gulp 4 & rollup.
• Comfortable with testing created code across a range of platforms & devices, both emulated and physical.
• Competent at testing their code, and working with QA teams
• Able to provide references as an experienced Frontend Developer or similar role
• Willing to learn new skills and technologies, be out of their comfort zone and be excited by the art of the possible.
• Keen and able to communicate clearly and articulately with internal team members and external clients.
• Able to prove developing highly performant web applications
• Able to mentor other developers and enforce code quality standards across a team of developers.
• Able to lead projects when required and take ownership of the quality of output produced by the team.

Technical skills and experience:

Our Frontend Dev would ideally:

• Have experience consuming data via API’s from Headless CMS systems such as Prismic, Contentful or Contentstack.
• Have experience with conducting an accessibility audit to AA levels of compliance.
• Have experience writing technical documentation
• Have some experience writing test automation scripts

About you

You have a maker mindset: you are creative and love working with creative people.

You are not afraid to get out of your comfort zone, fail and learn, share what you learn, and always be curious about better ways and new technology!"

You are a problem solver and an innovator. In your pursuit of perfectly polished solutions, you aren’t afraid to speak up about new ideas so that as a team we deliver what is best for our clients and the project.

You jump in with both feet. You’re courageous. You ask questions and communicate what you think.

For you, it’s not about resources, it’s about resourcefulness. You have the initiative, energy and drive to make things happen.

You’re obsessive about all aspects of development, fixated on the smaller details as well as the bigger picture of your work, and are ambitious and driven.

Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of what we value as an organisation. LAB Group is an equal opportunities employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other status protected by law. Our People team are happy to support with any reasonable adjustments that are needed within the recruitment process, so please do flag if you need any additional support. Your information will be kept confidential according to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

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