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Black Swan · Development · part time

Frontend Developer

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Hull, United Kingdom £12,000 - £15,000

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Frontend Developer

Department: Development

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Role Summary

We are seeking a creative, detail-oriented Frontend Developer to join our growing Development team. In this role, you will bridge the gap between graphical design and technical implementation, taking an active role in defining how our applications look, feel, and function.

You will work closely with UI/UX designers, backend engineers, and product managers to build responsive, performant, and accessible user interfaces that delight our users. If you are passionate about clean code, modern web technologies, and crafting exceptional digital experiences, we would love to meet you.

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Key Responsibilities

  • Build Digital Experiences: Develop new user-facing features using modern JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks and frontend tools.
  • Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work closely with designers and product teams to translate wireframes, Figma designs, and user stories into polished, functional web applications.
  • Optimize Performance: Ensure web applications are built for maximum speed, scalability, and seamless cross-browser/cross-device compatibility.
  • Ensure Web Accessibility: Implement WCAG best practices to make our products inclusive and accessible to all users.
  • Maintain Code Quality: Write clean, modular, well-documented, and reusable code while actively participating in team code reviews.
  • Troubleshoot & Debug: Identify, diagnose, and resolve UI bugs and frontend performance bottlenecks promptly.
  • Innovate & Improve: Stay curious about emerging web technologies and standards, recommending tools and approaches to elevate our tech stack and developer workflow.

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Required Skills

  • Core Web Fundamentals: Strong proficiency in modern HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (ES6+).
  • Modern Frameworks: Hands-on experience building web applications using a modern JavaScript library/framework (e.g., React, Vue, or Angular).
  • Responsive & Accessible Design: Deep understanding of mobile-first responsive web design and web accessibility standards (WCAG guidelines).
  • API Integration: Experience connecting frontend components to RESTful APIs or GraphQL endpoints.
  • Version Control: Proficiency with Git workflows and collaborative development practices (pull requests, branching strategies).
  • Build Tools & Workflow: Familiarity with modern frontend build tools and bundlers (e.g., Vite, Webpack, or npm/yarn workflows).
  • Problem Solving & Teamwork: Excellent communication skills, strong attention to visual detail, and a collaborative mindset.

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Nice-to-Haves

  • Experience with TypeScript in a production application.
  • Familiarity with frontend testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, React Testing Library, or Cypress).
  • Exposure to Server-Side Rendering (SSR) frameworks such as Next.js or Nuxt.js.
  • Working knowledge of UI/UX design tools like Figma or Sketch to streamline design-to-code pipelines.
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