Frontend Developer - CraftCMS

AKONI TECHNOLOGIES LTD
Reading, United Kingdom
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Reading, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Adobe Analytics
HTML
JavaScript
Agile Methodologies
HTML5
CSS
Code Review
DevOps
Web Development
Responsive Web Design
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
Website Wireframe
GIT
SASS
Twig
Information Technology
Front End Software Development
Software Version Control

Job description

Seeking an experienced Front-End Developer to support the maintenance, development, and continuous improvement of multiple CraftCMS websites. The role involves delivering high-quality front-end code, ensuring websites remain secure, accessible, high-performing, and aligned with user and organisational needs.

The Front-End Developer will work closely with designers, back-end developers, hosting teams, and internal stakeholders to deliver enhancements, features, and new website builds. This position requires strong CraftCMS experience, front-end development expertise, and a proactive approach to improving site performance, accessibility, and usability.

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Deliver front-end development, enhancements, and feature updates across multiple CraftCMS websites.
  • Implement regular patching, performance optimisation, and accessibility improvements (WCAG 2.2 AA).
  • Conduct security and accessibility reviews, and deliver remediation work as required.
  • Support the continuous improvement roadmap for multiple websites, ensuring content, structure, and functionality remain up to date and user-centred.
  • Develop front-end templates and components using CraftCMS, Twig, HTML, CSS/SASS, and JavaScript.
  • Collaborate with designers and UX specialists to translate wireframes and prototypes into responsive, accessible front-end experiences.
  • Support the delivery of a new CraftCMS website currently in development, ensuring it meets technical and user requirements.
  • Work with back-end developers and hosting teams to troubleshoot issues, support deployments, and ensure site stability.
  • Ensure all front-end work aligns with security, data protection, and performance standards.
  • Conduct regular code reviews, contribute to best practices, and maintain clean, reusable, well-documented code.
  • Collaborate with Communications, IT, and other internal teams to ensure front-end changes support broader organisational objectives.
  • Provide proactive recommendations to improve site quality, UX, and long-term maintainability.

Requirements

Do you have experience in Web design?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Bachelor's degree in computer science, web development, digital media, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

  • Proven experience as a Front-End Developer with extensive hands-on experience using CraftCMS.
  • Strong proficiency in HTML5, CSS3/SASS, JavaScript, and responsive front-end development.
  • Experience using Twig templating within CraftCMS.
  • Demonstrated experience delivering accessible websites compliant with WCAG standards.
  • Strong understanding of website performance optimisation and modern front-end workflows.
  • Experience using version control (Git) and working within collaborative development environments.
  • Familiarity with security standards, accessibility audits, and patching processes.
  • Experience troubleshooting front-end issues across multiple environments and devices.
  • Experience working with hosting teams, cloud environments, or DevOps processes (desirable).
  • Experience working in public sector, research, or similarly regulated environments is highly advantageous., * JavaScript
  • Responsive Web Design
  • Agile Development
  • Craft CMS
  • Code Review
  • HTML
  • Content Management Systems (CMS)
  • Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
  • HTML5

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Application question(s):

  • Are you legally authorized to work in United Kingdom?
  • Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?
  • How many years of experience do you have as a Front-End Developer?
  • How many years of experience do you have working with CraftCMS?
  • How much experience do you have with front-end development for multi-site or hosted environments?
  • How many years of experience do you have working within Public sector?
  • How many years of experience do you have delivering accessible websites (WCAG 2.1 or 2.2 AA)?

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