Frontend Developer

Communico is a successful platform providing mission critical software to Public and Academic Libraries in the UK, US, Canada and Australia. With over 10 years and 400+ customers under our belt, we’re enjoying continuing growth and are excited to be expanding our UK-based Technical and Product teams

Job Description

We seek a highly skilled and ambitious Frontend Developer to join our dynamic team. The Frontend Developer will be responsible for designing and developing user-friendly, responsive web and web-based mobile applications that meet the high standards expected from our customers. Working out of our Bristol office 3 days a week with the optional 2 days remote.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with designers, product managers, and backend developers to develop and maintain web and web-based mobile applications
• Write clean, reusable, and maintainable code following best practices and industry standards
• Take ownership of pull requests, ensuring high-quality code and timely reviews
• Manage Git branches and ensure code merges are handled efficiently and effectively
• Develop and implement responsive, cross-browser, and cross-platform user interfaces
• Participate in architectural discussions and contribute to product design
• Work closely with backend developers to integrate APIs and other services.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in front-end development, including experience as a front-end developer
• Strong proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Vue (or similar frontend frameworks)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with Agile methodologies (e.g. Scrum, Kanban).
• A solid understanding of how web applications work, including security, session management, and best development practices

Advantageous

• Native mobile development experience (Swift/Objective-c, Java/Kotlin)
• Ionic (Capacitor/Cordova)
• Accessibility knowledge
• Experience with backend technologies such as Node.js, GraphQL, PHP
• An interest in working as a full stack engineer

Full-time,

Pay: £40,000.00-£50,000.00 per year based on experience

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Private medical insurance
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bristol, BS8 4UQ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)