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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Front-end (Web CMS) Developer - **Company:** University of York - **Location:** Heslington, UK (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** HTML, JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Content Management Systems, Data Transmissions, Software Design Patterns, Github, Systems Integration, Web Platforms, Stylesheet Language, Build Management, Front End Software Development, Api Design - **Published:** May 31, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=1a6c69b4b4088e25 ## About the Role Do you have experience in JavaScript?, * Expert knowledge of HTML, CSS and modern JavaScript * Using and improving build and deployment processes * Integrating code and building templates within an enterprise-level CMS * Using and extending digital pattern libraries for a large web estate * Ability to apply brand styles and design patterns to diverse environments including third-party systems and internal applications * Working with APIs and other data sources * Strong understanding of accessibility standards * Using technical tools and methods to improve site performance. ## Description This role sits within the University's Communications department, working as a partner to an existing Senior Front-end Developer to drive forward the functionality of our website to maximise our student recruitment outcomes and for the benefit of all users. The role will build upon the successful 2025 rollout of the updated University brand and modernisation of our digital pattern library. You will play a key role in shaping the ongoing digital implementation of the brand and rollout to other systems, including building new and improved components, bringing the brand to life through high-quality, performant, and accessible front-end code. The role holder will: * Build reusable components and design patterns using HTML, CSS and JavaScript. * Integrate front-end code into the Terminalfour (T4) Web CMS and other platforms. * Collaborate with the Web and User Experience Designer to translate prototypes into code. * Work with developers across the University to support the rollout of the brand to other systems. * Make use of sources such as APIs to integrate data.. * Manage code and deployments using GitHub. * Optimise site performance and load speeds. * Work as a technical partner to the existing Senior Developer on shared code ownership, technical standards and documentation. We work in a hybrid way, with a requirement to be on campus at least one day per week. The role is not available for fully remote working. This is a fixed-term post for two years as part of a student recruitment website improvement project. About the team The Communications department brings together specialists in digital communications, media relations, internal communications, research communications and events. Our mission is to advance institutional profile and reputation, and help build a strong University community who feel informed, supported and connected. Within Communications, the Digital Platforms and Developments team consists of this post, another front-end developer, a web and UX designer, a platforms specialist and a team lead. 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