- Provide expert development skills to write clean, maintainable solutions using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, and Typescript. Supported by frontend frameworks such as React or Angular.
- Ensure that web design is optimised for all supported devices, and screen dimensions.
- Optimize web pages for maximum speed and scalability.
- Work closely with designers to ensure that developed webpages match the visual design intent and user experience.
- Deliver reusable components to improve maintenance and consistent user experience.
- Check and test your code to detect and remedy errors, omissions, and user accessibility issues.
- Lead by example and support the wider Product Development team by sharing experience and helping to foster and maintain a culture of close collaboration, autonomy, and ownership.
- Assist in the technical direction and future state architecture for the WordSynk platform and remain aligned with business plans and objectives.
- Participate in group collaboration sessions to help refine product requirements, share ideas and solutions, and transfer knowledge across the wider Product Development team.
- Remain abreast of frontend engineering and technology changes that will impact your work.
- Extensive experience of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery.
- In-depth understanding and practical experience of frontend frameworks (Angular or React) is essential.
- Strong communication skills and ability to articulate complex topics within group discussion.
- Understanding of Agile methodologies and experience of working within an Agile environment.
- Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Ablility to work within a team setting.
- Knowledge and experience of browser testing and user accessibility requirements.
- Empathetic and motivated to deliver great user experience.
- Generous annual leave entitlement that increases with length of service
- Healthcare cash plan
- Employee assistance program
- Wellbeing garden for all our staff
- Home working
- Flexible working
- Employee discounts and cashback
- Free onsite parking
- Apprenticeships, qualifications and development opportunities
- A culture committed to diversity, equality and inclusion.
- Free breakfast in the Leeds office
Company
Location
Leeds, England - United Kingdom
Job type
Full-Time
JavaScript Job Details
Leeds, United Kingdom | Permanent, full-time
| £40,000 - £50,000 per annum
| £40,000 - £50,000 per annum
Thebigword makes the world a smaller place by breaking down language barriers, supporting global trade and helping people access goods, commerce and services in their own languages. Founded in 1980, we provide the best translation, interpretation, localisation and language technology solutions – handling up to 50,000 worldwide assignments every day. We’re a truly global business. To us, a first-class service means meeting every client’s cost, quality and delivery expectations every time. We achieve this through our innovative language technology, elite team of skilled and professional staff who deliver every single time.
At thebigword, everything we do is underpinned by our ELITE values and we strive to be the best we can be in all that we do:
Excellence: We commit to always doing our best, delivering excellent results consistently
Leadership: We have the courage to shape a better future
Innovation: We look at the problem from a different angle
Trustworthy: We always tell the truth
Empowerment: We empower our teams to make decisions
We currently have an exciting opportunity available for a talented Frontend Engineer to join our WordSynk team! The role will be predominantly working from home however, we do like to meet in person from time to time so there is a requirement to attend the Leeds office a minimum of once per month and on an ad-hoc basis for meetings, training etc.
Overview of the Role
You will be part of a dynamic and energised team, working in Software Development, Business Analysis, Product & Application Support, Architecture, Testing and Information Security.
Headed up by Mark Rice, Chief Information Officer, our team is responsible for the technology within our business that enable us to deliver the world-class service that our clients expect. We work hard – but can guarantee that the work is varied, fast-paced and no two days are ever the same!
As a Frontend Engineer you will:
We are a close-knit team here at thebigword and we recognise that people make our company what it is so, we reward them with excellent benefits and perks including:
Think this role is for you?
Click the link below and easily apply with your CV. Once we have received your application, we will let you know and will keep you up to date on your application progress. We wish to stress that the successful candidate must be UK based with the right to work in the UK.
If you would prefer to join our wonderful freelance linguist community as a translator or interpreter, please email your details to wordsynk.net[email protected] and our team will be in touch.
Due to the nature of our business, all successful applicants will be required to complete a basic criminal record check.
Equal opportunities:
thebigword is dedicated to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and wellbeing of all our staff. We are a Disability Confident Employer, achieving level 2 of the scheme, we have signed up to the Menopause Workplace Pledge and we have signed the Mindful Employer Charter. Should you require any reasonable adjustments for your interview please make the Careers Team aware. Following a successful interview, if you believe you will require any reasonable adjustment for your subsequent employment with thebigword, please discuss this with your manager as soon as possible to allow us to implement your adjustments prior to you joining us.
thebigword is committed to encouraging diversity and opposing all forms of discrimination in our working environment. Our aim is that our workforce will be truly representative of all sections of society and each employee feels respected and able to give of their best. As an international company that operates worldwide and due to the nature of our industry we are a multicultural company. We have a large diverse client base which demands diversity amongst our employees to be able to service our clients effectively, thus meaning we employ people from different cultures and we do not discriminate against people on grounds of race, ethnic origin, colour, nationality, national origin, religion/belief, age, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marriage, civil partnerships, pregnancy, maternity or disability.
At thebigword, everything we do is underpinned by our ELITE values and we strive to be the best we can be in all that we do:
Excellence: We commit to always doing our best, delivering excellent results consistently
Leadership: We have the courage to shape a better future
Innovation: We look at the problem from a different angle
Trustworthy: We always tell the truth
Empowerment: We empower our teams to make decisions
We currently have an exciting opportunity available for a talented Frontend Engineer to join our WordSynk team! The role will be predominantly working from home however, we do like to meet in person from time to time so there is a requirement to attend the Leeds office a minimum of once per month and on an ad-hoc basis for meetings, training etc.
Overview of the Role
You will be part of a dynamic and energised team, working in Software Development, Business Analysis, Product & Application Support, Architecture, Testing and Information Security.
Headed up by Mark Rice, Chief Information Officer, our team is responsible for the technology within our business that enable us to deliver the world-class service that our clients expect. We work hard – but can guarantee that the work is varied, fast-paced and no two days are ever the same!
As a Frontend Engineer you will:
We are a close-knit team here at thebigword and we recognise that people make our company what it is so, we reward them with excellent benefits and perks including:
Think this role is for you?
Click the link below and easily apply with your CV. Once we have received your application, we will let you know and will keep you up to date on your application progress. We wish to stress that the successful candidate must be UK based with the right to work in the UK.
If you would prefer to join our wonderful freelance linguist community as a translator or interpreter, please email your details to wordsynk.net[email protected] and our team will be in touch.
Due to the nature of our business, all successful applicants will be required to complete a basic criminal record check.
Equal opportunities:
thebigword is dedicated to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and wellbeing of all our staff. We are a Disability Confident Employer, achieving level 2 of the scheme, we have signed up to the Menopause Workplace Pledge and we have signed the Mindful Employer Charter. Should you require any reasonable adjustments for your interview please make the Careers Team aware. Following a successful interview, if you believe you will require any reasonable adjustment for your subsequent employment with thebigword, please discuss this with your manager as soon as possible to allow us to implement your adjustments prior to you joining us.
thebigword is committed to encouraging diversity and opposing all forms of discrimination in our working environment. Our aim is that our workforce will be truly representative of all sections of society and each employee feels respected and able to give of their best. As an international company that operates worldwide and due to the nature of our industry we are a multicultural company. We have a large diverse client base which demands diversity amongst our employees to be able to service our clients effectively, thus meaning we employ people from different cultures and we do not discriminate against people on grounds of race, ethnic origin, colour, nationality, national origin, religion/belief, age, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marriage, civil partnerships, pregnancy, maternity or disability.
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