Monday, October 27, 2025
Haystack

Junior Frontend Developer

Posted: 6 days ago

Job Description

Junior Frontend Developer£30,000 - £35,000 | ManchesterWe’re representing a fast-growing software company based in central Manchester, delivering innovative people solutions to over 100,000 clients worldwide. They’re now looking for a talented Junior Frontend Developer to join their collaborative in-house team and help shape intuitive, high-performing web experiences.This is a fantastic opportunity for a developer eager to work with modern React, TypeScript, and cutting-edge UI tooling in a dynamic product-led environment.What you’ll doBuild, maintain, and optimise React-based interfaces using Hooks, Context, and React Query.Collaborate with designers, product managers, and backend engineers to deliver clean, scalable, and user-friendly features.Write and maintain unit and component tests using React Testing Library.Integrate with REST and GraphQL APIs to create data-rich front-end experiences.Work within a modern development workflow using Git and Tailwind CSS.What you’ll bringEssential:Solid experience with JavaScript/TypeScript and modern React.Familiarity with testing frameworks (React Testing Library).Proficiency in Git and version control best practices.Experience working with REST or GraphQL APIs.Strong knowledge of CSS (Tailwind experience ideal).Desirable:Experience designing component libraries with Storybook.Exposure to Cloudflare Workers and performance optimisation (code-splitting, caching).Understanding of accessibility best practices (keyboard support, screen readers, form usability).Knowledge of frontend architecture patterns and E2E testing (Cypress/Playwright).Familiarity with observability tools (GA tagging, logging, App Insights).Why you’ll love thisWork for a tech-forward company powering digital transformation for thousands of businesses.Hands-on exposure to a wide range of modern front-end technologies.Join a close-knit, ambitious team in a vibrant Manchester office.Clear progression path and opportunities to grow your technical expertise.💡 If you’re a detail-driven React developer ready to make your mark in a fast-paced, innovative environment — this is the opportunity for you.

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