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# Front-End Developer

- **Company:** European Molecular Biology Laboratory
- **Location:** Hinxton, UK
- **Salary:** £41,425
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Web Interfaces, HTML, Web Accessibility, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Automation of Tests, Big Data, Bioinformatics, Browser Compatibility, Code Review, Collaborative Software, Continuous Integration, Database Applications, Programming Tools, JSON, Scrum Methodology, Responsive Web Design, Systems Integration, Web Applications, Web Application Frameworks, Web Performance Optimization, Web Services, Web Standards, Stylesheet Language, ReactJS, Git, Vue.js, Front End Software Development, Restful APIs, Web Architecture, Software Version Control
- **Published:** October 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5939004366

## About the Role

* Strong knowledge of HTML, CSS and JavaScript and modern web development standards.
 * Experience developing responsive, cross-browser web applications using a modern front-end framework such as React, Vue or equivalent.
 * Experience building reusable components and maintainable front-end architectures.
 * Experience integrating web applications with REST APIs and working with structured data such as JSON.
 * A good understanding of web performance and experience diagnosing and improving front-end performance.
 * Experience with automated testing and modern front-end testing frameworks.
 * Experience using source control, particularly Git, and collaborative software development practices.
 * Good understanding of web accessibility, usability and responsive design.
 * An understanding of interaction and visual design, with the ability to work effectively with UX specialists and translate designs into high-quality interfaces.
 * Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively with complex requirements and large, data-driven applications.
 * Fluency with AI-assisted coding and development tools as part of standard working practice
 * Excellent communication and collaboration skills

It would be advantageous to have additional experience in:

 * Developing high-traffic or large-scale public web services.
 * Design systems and component libraries.
 * Front-end performance monitoring and optimisation.
 * Search and discovery interfaces or other complex data-intensive applications.
 * Agile development methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban.
 * Bioinformatics, scientific information services, scholarly publishing or open research infrastructure.

## Description

Working closely with UX and product colleagues, back-end developers, data scientists and other members of the Literature Services team, you will translate user needs and designs into robust, reusable and maintainable front-end applications and components.

You will contribute to the ongoing evolution of Europe PMC's web architecture, helping us improve performance, accessibility, maintainability.

Your key responsibilities will include:

 * Designing, developing and maintaining responsive, accessible and high-quality web interfaces for Europe PMC.
 * Building reusable front-end components and contribute to a consistent design system across the service.
 * Translating UX designs, prototypes and user requirements into production-quality interfaces.
 * Developing interfaces for complex, data-rich functionality including literature search, filtering, article pages and research workflows.
 * Integrating front-end applications with APIs and other web services using structured data such as JSON.
 * Optimising front-end performance, including page loading, rendering and efficient delivery of web assets.
 * Developing automated tests and contributing to continuous integration and deployment practices.
 * Ensuring interfaces meet appropriate accessibility, usability and web standards.
 * Working collaboratively with software developers, UX/product specialists, data scientists and scientific colleagues as part of cross functional teams
 * Participating in code review, technical design and architectural discussions.
 * Contributing to Agile development processes and the continuous improvement of Europe PMC.