As a Frontend Developer for data.gov.uk you’ll share the responsibility for the ongoing operation, maintenance and continuing development of the data.gov.uk frontend.
As a Frontend Developer you will:
- write clean, well-structured frontend code using a progressive enhancement approach, with support from more experienced developers
- develop and iterate prototypes and frontend components based on user needs, helping the team test and improve ideas early
- work closely with designers, user researchers and other developers to understand user needs and translate them into usable, high‑quality interfaces
- test your code and help fix bugs and accessibility issues, contributing to automated testing and quality assurance activities
- support the ongoing operation of the data.gov.uk frontend by making small improvements, resolving issues and learning how services are supported in production
- consider performance, usability and maintainability when making changes, with guidance on improving page load times and frontend performance
- communicate your work clearly through code comments, documentation and team discussions, and share learning with the wider frontend community as you develop
Person specification
- can write clear, well‑structured frontend code that follows modern web standards and a progressive enhancement approach
- understand the importance of accessibility and inclusive design, and are able to apply accessibility guidance with support from others
- have experience defining work focused on user needs and tasks, collaborating with user researchers and designers
- are comfortable working as part of a multidisciplinary team and can communicate ideas, problems and progress clearly
- have experience with code reviews and pairing with more experienced developers
- have experience with prototyping and testing to maintain and improve existing services, including fixing bugs and making small iterative changes
Please note
This role requires SC clearance, which would normally need 5 years’ UK residency in the past 5 years. This is not an absolute requirement, but supplementary checks may be needed where individuals have not lived in the UK for that period. This may mean your security clearance (and therefore your appointment) will take longer or, in some cases, not be possible.
DSIT cannot offer Visa sponsorship to candidates through this campaign. DSIT holds a Visa sponsorship licence but this can only be used for certain roles and this campaign does not qualify.
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