Junior Front-End Software Engineer

Junior Front-End Software Engineer

Posted 2 days ago by Halr

Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
London Area, United Kingdom

Summary: The Junior Front-End Software Engineer role is a contract position focused on developing and launching a client-facing platform. This fully remote position requires collaboration with senior engineers and other team members to create user-facing features and ensure code reliability. The successful candidate will contribute to code reviews and maintain high coding standards while working in a flexible environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist in developing and implementing user-facing features for our web platform
  • Work with senior engineers to translate UI/UX designs into responsive, accessible, and performant code
  • Support integration of front-end components with backend services and APIs
  • Test and debug code to ensure reliability across browsers and devices
  • Contribute to code reviews and maintain clean, reusable code standards
  • Collaborate with designers, product managers, and other team members to deliver high-quality features on schedule

Key Skills:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript
  • Familiarity with at least one modern front-end framework (React, Vue, or Angular preferred)
  • Basic understanding of responsive design, accessibility, and cross-browser compatibility
  • Knowledge of Git for version control
  • Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn from senior team members
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a remote environment

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: London Area

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Junior Front-End Software Engineer (Contract – Remote)

Our firm is seeking a Junior Front-End Software Engineer to support the build and launch of our client-facing platform. This role is fully remote and offered on a contract basis , with a competitive hourly rate for the successful candidate.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist in developing and implementing user-facing features for our web platform
  • Work with senior engineers to translate UI/UX designs into responsive, accessible, and performant code
  • Support integration of front-end components with backend services and APIs
  • Test and debug code to ensure reliability across browsers and devices
  • Contribute to code reviews and maintain clean, reusable code standards
  • Collaborate with designers, product managers, and other team members to deliver high-quality features on schedule

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript
  • Familiarity with at least one modern front-end framework (React, Vue, or Angular preferred)
  • Basic understanding of responsive design, accessibility, and cross-browser compatibility
  • Knowledge of Git for version control
  • Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn from senior team members
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a remote environment

Nice to Have

  • Exposure to TypeScript or state management libraries (Redux, Pinia, Vuex)
  • Experience with Figma or similar design collaboration tools
  • Familiarity with basic testing frameworks (Jest, Cypress)

Contract Details

  • Initial 6-month contract with potential for extension based on project needs and performance
  • Fully remote working arrangement
  • Flexible hours and autonomy over your work schedule
  • Competitive hourly rate

How to Apply

We understand there is no such thing as a perfect fit and we are eager to hear from you if this role interests you. We review applications on a rolling basis and encourage you to apply.