Frontend Developer

Overview

The role is a Frontend Developer position with Talego Recruitment, Manchester-based agency. It is a hybrid role requiring 2 days in a Manchester office. Salary range provided is £45k-£50k+ (DOE). This position focuses on frontend development using React and WordPress within a collaborative, creative environment.

Responsibilities, qualifications, and role expectations are described below to reflect what the position entails and what is needed from candidates.

Responsibilities

• Take the lead on frontend projects, bringing both creativity and functionality to life
• Turn design concepts into seamless, interactive experiences that delight users
• Work closely with designers, developers, and stakeholders to make ideas happen
• Take ownership of workstreams, liaise with clients, and contribute to planning
• Mentor and support junior developers, sharing your expertise
• Write clean, responsive, and accessible code that stands up to real-world use
• Integrate APIs and third-party services as required
• Suggest improvements to internal processes and contribute to team tools
• Stay ahead of frontend trends, frameworks, and best practices

What You’ll Need

• 2+ years of frontend development experience (agency or studio background is a bonus)
• Comfortable working with REST APIs, Git/GitHub, and integrations with third-party services
• Knowledgeable about accessibility, responsive design, and performance optimisation
• Some experience with backend development, particularly WordPress queries and APIs
• Familiar with Git workflows, SQL, and managing multiple branches
• Organised, detail-oriented, and capable of juggling multiple projects
• Skilled with design tools like Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar
• An excellent communicator who is proactive, collaborative, and solutions-focused
• Curious about new tech, enjoys problem-solving, and brings positive energy to the team

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Software Development

• 2+ years of frontend development experience (agency or studio background is a bonus)
• Comfortable working with REST APIs, Git/GitHub, and integrations with third-party services
• Knowledgeable about accessibility, responsive design, and performance optimisation
• Some experience with backend development, particularly WordPress queries and APIs
• Familiar with Git workflows, SQL, and managing multiple branches
• Organised, detail-oriented, and capable of juggling multiple projects
• Skilled with design tools like Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar
• An excellent communicator who is proactive, collaborative, and solutions-focused
• Curious about new tech, enjoys problem-solving, and brings positive energy to the team

The role is a Frontend Developer position with Talego Recruitment, Manchester-based agency. It is a hybrid role requiring 2 days in a Manchester office. Salary range provided is £45k-£50k+ (DOE). This position focuses on frontend development using React and WordPress within a collaborative, creative environment.