Junior Frontend Developer

Junior Frontend Developer

£30,000 - £35,000 | Manchester

We’re representing a fast-growing software company based in central Manchester, delivering innovative people solutions to over 100,000 clients worldwide. They’re now looking for a talented Junior Frontend Developer to join their collaborative in-house team and help shape intuitive, high-performing web experiences.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a developer eager to work with modern React, TypeScript, and cutting-edge UI tooling in a dynamic product-led environment.

What you’ll do

• Build, maintain, and optimise React-based interfaces using Hooks, Context, and React Query.
• Collaborate with designers, product managers, and backend engineers to deliver clean, scalable, and user-friendly features.
• Write and maintain unit and component tests using React Testing Library.
• Integrate with REST and GraphQL APIs to create data-rich front-end experiences.
• Work within a modern development workflow using Git and Tailwind CSS.

What you’ll bring

Essential:

• Solid experience with JavaScript/TypeScript and modern React.
• Familiarity with testing frameworks (React Testing Library).
• Proficiency in Git and version control best practices.
• Experience working with REST or GraphQL APIs.
• Strong knowledge of CSS (Tailwind experience ideal).

Desirable:

• Experience designing component libraries with Storybook.
• Exposure to Cloudflare Workers and performance optimisation (code-splitting, caching).
• Understanding of accessibility best practices (keyboard support, screen readers, form usability).
• Knowledge of frontend architecture patterns and E2E testing (Cypress/Playwright).
• Familiarity with observability tools (GA tagging, logging, App Insights).

Why you’ll love this

• Work for a tech-forward company powering digital transformation for thousands of businesses.
• Hands-on exposure to a wide range of modern front-end technologies.
• Join a close-knit, ambitious team in a vibrant Manchester office.
• Clear progression path and opportunities to grow your technical expertise.

💡 If you’re a detail-driven React developer ready to make your mark in a fast-paced, innovative environment — this is the opportunity for you.