UX/UI Frontend Developer
Reporting into our Head of Platform and Development, we are looking for an experienced UX/UI Frontend Developer to join our growing internal development team.
Location: Hybrid/Remote | Business Area: Internal Development Team | Salary: Up to £48,000 dependent on experience.
At Chess, we are dedicated to revolutionising the IT and communications sector through innovative solutions and exceptional service. Our team is a dynamic group of professionals who are passionate about creativity, technology, and achieving excellence. We are looking for a talented UX/UI Frontend Developer to join our development team and help us elevate our digital presence.
“a great place to work, a great place to be a customer”
The Role:
As a UX/UI Frontend Developer you will work on our TTNC platform, playing a crucial role in designing and implementing visually appealing, responsive, and user-friendly web pages that enhance our marketing campaigns. You will collaborate closely with our marketing, design, and backend development teams to create seamless and engaging digital experiences for our users. Your expertise in frontend development and keen eye for design will contribute to the overall success of our marketing efforts.
Key responsibilities will include:
* Develop, maintain, and enhance the frontend of our customer website, user control panel and landing pages.
* Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs and optimise applications for maximum speed and scalability.
* Design and translate wireframes, mock-ups, and visual designs into functional web pages.
* Implement A/B tests and optimise web pages based on user behaviour and feedback.
* Ensure consistent brand identity and visual aesthetics across all digital platforms.
* Utilise modern frontend technologies and frameworks to create responsive and cross-browser compatible websites.
* Monitor, troubleshoot, and debug issues to ensure optimal performance and user experience.
* Stay up to date with emerging trends and technologies in web development and digital marketing.
* Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.
* Collaborate with backend developers to integrate APIs and ensure seamless data flow.
The Candidate:
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in computer science, web development, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
* Proven experience as a frontend developer, preferably within a marketing or digital agency environment.
* Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3 / SCSS, JavaScript, and modern frontend frameworks and libraries such as React.
* Experience with digital design applications, e.g. Adobe Creative Cloud suite, Figma, Sketch, etc.
* Strong understanding of responsive design principles and cross-browser compatibility.
* Experience with version control systems (Git) and build tools.
* Knowledge of SEO best practices and web analytics tools.
* Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
* Strong communication and collaboration skills.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Additional Preferences:
* Unit / functional testing
* Linux
* Docker
Why join Chess?
Chess is one of the UK's leading independent and trusted technology service providers, employing over 360 skilled people across the UK, supporting over 21,000 UK businesses.
Diversity, equality, and inclusion is at the heart of our Chess culture and we are passionate about our One Team spirit.
We're extremely proud that our people voted us No.1 in 'The 100 Best Companies to Work for' list 2018, and we continue to celebrate more than fourteen years in the top 100.
Our continued focus on growth creates opportunity for everyone to progress their career, to develop knowledge and skills, to gain reward and recognition and to maximise their potential. The growth and success of our people ensures the growth and success of our business.
We believe that “if you’re not growing, we’re not growing”.
Salary details:
From £38,000 to £48,000, dependent on experience.
Benefits include:
* Health care support – UK Healthcare, eye tests, flu jabs, onsite health screens
* Enhanced Pay: Maternity, Paternity, Adoption Leave and Shared Parental Leave
* Access to employee benefits, rewards and recognition platform, Perkbox. This gives you access to hundreds of ‘Perks’ with great discounts. Whether it be days out, your weekly food shop, a clothes shopping spree on the high street and many more
* Hybrid working support - Allowance towards a home desk and chair
* Loyalty point scheme – allowing you to use your points to increase your benefits each year
* Access to our Future Fit benefits package – including Mental, Physical and Financial support
* 20 days paid holiday p.a. increased upon anniversaries, ultimately to 24 days p.a., plus public holidays.
* Buy & sell Holiday scheme – 2 opportunities per year to buy or sell up to 5 holidays
* Additional holidays: Half Day Fridays and a Wellbeing Day
* £100 per year matched charity donation, plus payroll giving options
Hours:
At Chess we offer many flexible working options, and we have both full-time and part-time working hours available. Chess pride themselves on being an inclusive employer, so if you want to find out more about our flexible working arrangements this can be discussed with your application.
Working location:
Remote/ Hybrid-Working position.
Allowing you to enjoy the flexibility of working from home whilst also having the option to work from one of our many local hubs spread throughout the UK. Ad-hoc travel to offices within the group and other locations may be required on occasion.
Is Chess the place for you?
If you are looking for a career that brings exciting challenges and opportunities, then Chess is the place for you.
Please email your CV and covering letter to our Recruitment Department at:
careers@chessict.co.uk.
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