Junior Front End Developer jobs in Manchester

Frontend Developer roles in Manchester could focus on building responsive, user-centric web applications using modern frameworks and cloud technologies. A central theme could be delivering high-quality UI components within agile, distributed teams using contemporary development practices.

Please note the content of this advert does not represent a live vacancy.

About the opportunity

This is an opportunity to register your interest in future Frontend Developer positions based in Manchester, roles that could involve designing and implementing intuitive user interfaces for dynamic applications. Positions of this type may sit within collaborative engineering teams working across microservices architectures, cloud platforms and containerised environments. The work could involve partnering with backend engineers, product teams and stakeholders to deliver scalable frontend solutions, with scope to take ownership of defined UI workstreams and contribute to raising code quality standards.

What you would do

Typical responsibilities could include:

• Developing responsive web applications using React and modern JavaScript frameworks
• Building and maintaining reusable UI components and design systems
• Integrating frontend applications with REST APIs and microservices
• Collaborating with backend teams on Azure, AWS or cloud-native infrastructure
• Writing testable, maintainable code and participating in code reviews
• Contributing to CI/CD pipeline improvements and deployment practices
• Working within containerised environments using Docker and Kubernetes where applicable

What you could bring

Most roles of this type require the following:

• Proficiency in React and modern JavaScript/ES6+
• Strong HTML5, CSS3 and responsive design skills
• Experience consuming and integrating REST APIs
• Familiarity with version control, Git workflows and CI/CD concepts
• Working knowledge of frontend testing frameworks and practices
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline
• Right to work in the United Kingdom

Nice-to-have experience could include:

• Meta Front-End Developer Certificate, freeCodeCamp Front End Libraries, Google Mobile Web Specialist or JavaScript Certification (JSE)
• Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS or GCP
• Exposure to microservices, distributed systems or containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Knowledge of agile methodologies and sprint-based delivery

What roles of this type could offer

Most roles of this type offer the following, dependent on the industry and seniority of the role:

• Contract position based in Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, offered at £500–700 per day
• Opportunity to work on modern technology stacks and contemporary development practices
• Exposure to cloud-native architectures and infrastructure-as-code approaches
• Scope to own frontend features end-to-end and see your work deployed to users
• Potential to develop deeper expertise in specialised frontend domains or full-stack capabilities
• Collaborative environment with mentorship and knowledge-sharing across engineering teams
• Flexibility on remote working arrangements, dependent on project requirements

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How to register interest

If you are interested in being added to our database to be considered for future opportunities, registering is quick and easy. No cover letter required. We will be in touch when we are instructed on these roles to discuss the next step in your career.