News UK - Frontend Developer - 12 month FTC
Front-End Developer is needed in Belfast, United Kingdom.
Client: News UK
Location: Belfast, United Kingdom
Contract: Contractor, Full-time, Contractor
Job Description
Zesty is recruiting for a Front End Developer to join our talented team on a 12-month fixed term contract to cover maternity. As a Front-End Developer, you will be responsible for creating visually appealing, responsive, and accessible user interfaces that set the standard for usability and performance. This role emphasizes design and UI/UX, requiring a keen eye for detail. You will focus on building user interfaces (UI) by writing code using languages like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to bring designs to life.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Analyse customer requirements and assist with project budgeting and scheduling.
- Liaise with teams/individuals to develop and refine high-level design concepts.
- Develop the website front-end presentation layer (HTML/CSS/JavaScript).
- Maintain and evaluate changes to existing websites.
- Adhere to in-house standards on development practices and accessibility guidelines.
- Perform other duties as directed.
Requirements
You will be a seasoned Front End Developer with demonstrable knowledge of web-based development and accessibility guidelines and practices. The following skills and knowledge are essential:
- HTML: Understanding of HTML semantics and accessibility best practices.
- CSS/SCSS: Excellent CSS skills including preprocessors like SCSS/Sass and responsive design principles.
- JavaScript: Understanding of core concepts such as DOM manipulation and ES6+ features.
- Web Accessibility: Understanding of WCAG and experience implementing accessibility features.
- UI/UX Principles: Ability to translate wireframes and designs into user-friendly interfaces.
- Cross-browser Compatibility: Knowledge of techniques for consistent rendering across different browsers and devices.
- Animation and Interaction: Proficient in CSS animations and transitions.
- Web Performance: Proficient in performance techniques such as lazy loading and resource minification.
- Experience with GIT/version control systems.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Time management skills with the ability to prioritize workload.
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
- Demonstrable experience of web-based development using HTML, JavaScript, and CSS.
- Ability to resolve issues effectively and utilize rapid development techniques in an agile environment.
Additional Information
If you think you have what it takes but don’t tick every requirement on the list, please do apply. We recognize that considering someone’s potential as well as their experience is a great way to hire. We want to hear from people who have a passion to learn and develop.
Company Culture
At News Broadcasting, we are driven by passion and guided by principles. We strive to maximize and encourage individual potential and ensure everyone feels valued through our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategy, focusing on attracting talent from a wider, more representative pool and ensuring diversity in our workforce.
Benefits
- Maternity leave up to 18 weeks full basic salary & paternity leave up to 2 weeks.
- Wide range of training available, plus full LinkedIn Learning access.
- Private medical insurance including coverage for pre-existing conditions.
- Discounted gym memberships, free ClassPass at Home, and weekly virtual yoga classes.
- ‘Bikes for Work’ and ‘Electric Car’ scheme.
- Up to 60% discount on Harper Collins books.
- Access to exclusive events and competitions.
- Wellbeing benefits such as EAP, physio/massage, and counselling.
- A generous pension scheme with employer contributions up to 5%.
- 25 days holiday, increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays and up to 4 volunteering days per year.
We ensure that everyone we meet has the opportunity to perform their best when applying for a role. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, and we will do our best to accommodate.
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