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Front End Web Developer

A leading global insurance group managing $38bn of premiums, with 17,000 employees across 100 countries.
Frontend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
Finance

Job Description

Howden, a leading global insurance group with a $38bn premium portfolio, is seeking a Front-End Web Developer to join their development team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with a company that values innovation and collaboration across its international network of 17,000+ employees in over 100 countries.

The position involves hands-on development work building and maintaining web applications using React, TypeScript, and modern frontend technologies. You'll be part of a small, collaborative team working on both existing and new projects, with a focus on creating clean, maintainable code that emphasizes cross-browser compatibility and responsive design.

The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in React, JavaScript (ES6+), and TypeScript, along with experience in frontend UI development, accessibility standards, and automated testing. You'll need to be comfortable with modern web technologies and best practices, including Git version control, API integration, and Agile methodologies.

What makes this role particularly attractive is Howden's unique culture and employee-owned structure. The company offers flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options, and emphasizes career development. As part of a company where employees are the largest shareholder group, you'll have the opportunity to directly influence and benefit from the business's success.

The role combines technical challenges with the opportunity to make a real impact in a growing global organization. If you're passionate about frontend development and want to work in an environment that values innovation, collaboration, and personal growth, this position at Howden could be an excellent next step in your career.

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Responsibilities For Front End Web Developer

  • Working as part of a small, collaborative development team
  • Supporting and maintaining existing applications
  • Building new web applications as part of ongoing projects
  • Writing clean, maintainable code with focus on cross-browser compatibility and responsive design
  • Using automated testing to ensure code quality
  • Participating in all stages of the software development lifecycle
  • Collaborating with other developers, stakeholders, and teams across the business
  • Following coding standards and best practices

Requirements For Front End Web Developer

React
TypeScript
JavaScript
  • Strong expertise in React framework, including Hooks
  • Excellent understanding of JavaScript (ES6+) and TypeScript
  • Proven experience in frontend UI development
  • Strong grasp of HTML, CSS, SASS, NPM, and responsive design principles
  • Skilled in API integration using Fetch or Axios
  • Proficient in using Git for version control
  • Experience with accessibility standards and cross-browser compatibility
  • Experience writing unit and integration tests using Jest and React Testing Library
  • Familiarity with Agile methodologies
  • Proficient in using Jira or similar project management tools

Benefits For Front End Web Developer

  • Flexible hours
  • Hybrid working options
  • Career development opportunities
  • Collaborative work environment

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