Frontend Engineer

Digital product specialists within AKQA Group (WPP), designing and developing digital products for businesses like Google, Spotify and Vodafone.
$36,062 - $62,500
Frontend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
Hybrid
3+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Consumer

Description For Frontend Engineer

AKQA Leap, a digital product specialist within the AKQA Group network, is seeking a Frontend Engineer to join their talented team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on high-profile projects for well-known clients, including Google, Spotify, and Vodafone. The position combines technical excellence with collaborative teamwork in an Agile environment.

The ideal candidate will be working on a long-term project for a major client, contributing to a high-traffic website used by millions. You'll be part of a supportive team that values quality and innovation, using various modern frontend technologies including React, Vue.js, and Angular. The role offers flexibility with a hybrid working model, allowing you to work both remotely and from their London office.

What makes this role unique is the opportunity to work with bespoke tools and workflows specific to high-profile client projects. The company culture emphasizes quality, creativity, and continuous learning, backed by comprehensive benefits including medical insurance, educational budgets, and flexible working arrangements.

The compensation range of £28,850-£50,000 ($36,062-$62,500) reflects the role's mid-level positioning. AKQA Leap has been recognized as one of the Best Companies to Work For, offering a supportive environment where engineers can grow and contribute to meaningful projects that impact millions of users.

This is an ideal opportunity for a frontend engineer who values collaboration, enjoys solving complex problems, and wants to work with cutting-edge technologies while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. The company's commitment to inclusivity and employee well-being, combined with their impressive client portfolio, makes this an attractive position for career growth in frontend development.

Last updated 6 days ago

Responsibilities For Frontend Engineer

  • Write clean, easy-to-read, and maintainable code that adheres to best practices
  • Develop creative solutions to technical problems and user needs
  • Balance trade-offs between perfection and meeting delivery deadlines
  • Work collaboratively within an Agile product team
  • Provide support and guidance to other Engineers
  • Collaborate with Designers, Product Leads, and other disciplines
  • Partner with multiple clients to deliver high-quality solutions

Requirements For Frontend Engineer

JavaScript
React
TypeScript
  • Experience building for the web using frontend technologies: semantic HTML, CSS and SASS, and JavaScript
  • Experience using modern development tools (Git, GitLab or GitHub)
  • Excellent teamwork, and written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Vue.js etc.) preferred
  • Knowledge of CSS preprocessors (SASS, PostCSS, etc.) preferred
  • Experience building for performance and accessibility preferred
  • Knowledge of testing, QA tools and methodologies preferred

Benefits For Frontend Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Mental Health Assistance
Parental Leave
Education Budget
  • Flexi leave and Birthday Off
  • Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay
  • Paid Parental Bereavement leave
  • Volunteering Days
  • Flexible benefits package
  • Private medical and dental insurance
  • Enhanced competitive pension scheme
  • Annual learning budget
  • Financial contribution to tech purchase
  • Mental Health and Wellbeing Support
  • Employee Assistance Programmes
  • Occupational Sick Pay
  • Life Assurance
  • Income Protection Assurance

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