Senior Web Developer

Senior Web Developer

£40k per annum

Monday to Friday / General Office Hours

Wrexham

Immediate start available

 

Our client based in the Wrexham area is currently looking for a Senior Web Developer to join their team on a permanent basis.  This is a hands-on role suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, delivering high-quality user-facing applications and websites to tight deadlines. You will take ownership of front-end development across multiple platforms and play a key role in shaping the user experience of our clients digital products.

 

Performance Objectives

·         Owning the maintenance and ongoing development of all relevant web applications and websites, ensuring excellent reliability, performance, and usability.

·         Implementing bug fixes, enhancements, and new features across existing platforms.

·         Building new websites, internal tools, and front-end applications from the ground up.

·         Translating designs and requirements into responsive, accessible, and performant UIs.

·         Mentoring and supporting a junior front-end developer, promoting best practices and code quality.

·         Working closely with backend developers, designers, and stakeholders to deliver end-to end solutions.

Person Specification

·         The successful candidate will have strong, demonstrable experience in:

o   React.js 

o   Next.js

o   JavaScript (ES6+) and modern browser APIs

o   HTML5 & CSS3 (responsive design, accessibility, cross-browser compatibility)

o   TypeScript

o   Tailwind CSS or similar modern CSS frameworks

o   Node.js (front-end tooling, build processes, integrations)

o   Strapi or similar headless CMS platforms

o   Git for source control and collaborative development

·         An understanding of C#, .NET and backend concepts to support collaboration with backend teams (deep expertise not required).

·         Awareness of SQL and relational databases, including how front-end applications interact with data (no complex database development expected).

·         Strong understanding of front-end architecture, component-based design, and state management.

·         Solid grasp of programming fundamentals, including functional programming principles and common design patterns.

·         Experience working with API-driven applications and consuming REST/JSON endpoints.

·         Awareness of performance optimisation, accessibility standards, and modern front-end best practices.

·         A working knowledge of DevOps concepts (build pipelines, deployments, environments).

Benefits

·         A generous staff discount on products.

·         Modern office environment.

·         21 days holiday, plus bank holidays.

·         Life assurance.

·         Critical illness cover.

 

To apply please send your CV to rebecca.brown@gap-personnel.com

 

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