Nexus Point is currently seeking to expand its team with a Frontend Developer to help us drive standards, develop junior team members, and deliver high quality/low error work for our client base.
All of our websites are powered by our bespoke CMS. Our frontend is built using components made in Vue/Nuxt and SASS. You will be responsible for the maintenance and growth of a bespoke component library, based around ATOMIC design principles.
The Frontend Developer will be working closely with design and QA to ensure components are built accurately with a degree of customization across different use-cases. They will be expected to have an understanding of, and be able to contribute to, every frontend project within the business, all of which are built on similar architecture with some using Nuxt 2 options API and more recent projects using Vue 3 composition API.
Who we’re looking for
* You must be user-focused.
* You’ll be an innovator who aspires to be the best.
* Answering to the Lead Frontend Developer, you’ll be working on both new custom UIs and existing client sites. You’ll understand and contribute to the Nexus Point frontend framework.
* Someone obsessive about creating clean, well-organized, semantic code.
* You’ll enjoy creating web solutions whilst collaborating with your team members and be committed to helping your product owner achieve their ideals.
* Someone who can accurately estimate timescales and identify potential issues before they arise.
* Our systems need to be visually appealing for all users, efficient, robust, and accurate. They also need to be easy to maintain and upgrade with new features.
Responsibilities will include
* Developing new user-facing features using the latest front-end technologies.
* Research and development using the latest Javascript MVC, in particular VUE.js / Nuxt 2 and 3.
* Analysing digital designs and providing technical build assistance to the designers and UX Lead.
* Converting digital designs to high standard responsive markup.
* Building reusable code and libraries for future use.
* Ensuring the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs.
* Optimising sites for maximum speed and scalability.
* Support the Technical Frontend Developer with pushing the department forward and setting best practices and quality.
* Integration between the backend APIs and frontend components.
* Drive Efficiency within the team.
* Increase performance of the frontend framework, drive quality through reducing defects, issues, and rework.
* Help build relationships and bring together all departments in regard to coding and development standards/technologies.
Essential Skills
* Understanding of reusable components that leverage SASS mixins to provide customization across different client frontends.
* Be comfortable working with APIs and have a good level of problem-solving ability.
* Strong appreciation of the user experience. Standard Gitflow, PR/QA process.
* Obsessive attention to detail.
* Proficiency in coding Responsive Web applications using:
* CSS3 (SASS/SCSS)
* HTML5
* Knowledge of Bootstrap or other frontend frameworks
* Vue & Nuxt (or similar i.e. Angular)
* Web Services: JSON, AJAX
* Yarn/NPM
* GIT version control
* Semantic and accessible markup
* Ability to troubleshoot and resolve cross-platform/browser issues, performance optimisation.
It would also be an advantage if you have a working knowledge of:
* ATOMIC design patterns
* Storybook
* Typescript
* Vue/Nuxt 3 composition API/Pinia
* Localisation/language and multi-currency sites
* Preferred experience in leveraging CMS platforms, including WordPress
* Open Graph Protocol and other mobile and social-oriented technologies
We use the following products/Services
* AWS
* BitBucket
* Github/GitLab
* Figma/InVision/Zeplin
* Browserstack
* Jira/Tempo
How to apply
To apply, send us a cover letter, a copy of your CV, and links to any previous work you have completed (github links are fine) to careers@nexuspoint.co.uk.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company pension
* Free parking
* Private medical insurance
* Work from home
Schedule:
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
* All employees are required to work from our Winsford, Cheshire based office at least 1 day a week. Are you happy to proceed with your application based on these terms?
Experience:
* Front-end development: 2 years (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Winsford
Reference ID: Frontend Developer
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