Join Metro – Where Innovation Meets Logistics Excellence
At Metro, we don’t just move freight - we move boundaries. Powered by cutting-edge technology and driven by passionate people, we deliver world-class import/export solutions across air, ocean, and road freight, as well as supply chain management and specialist services in retail, manufacturing, automotive and chemical sectors amongst others.
We’re looking for UX/UI Developer to join our high-performing team based at our Birmingham Business Park HQ. The UX/UI Frontend Developer will support the development and delivery of key strategic digital products. The role focuses on modernising and enhancing user interfaces across business-critical platforms, with a strong emphasis on user-centred design, performance, and accessibility.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love solving problems, and want to be part of a company that values innovation and growth - this is your next career move.
What You’ll Be Doing
As part of our Technical Solutions team, your role will include:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into effective UI solutions
- Design, build, and maintain user interfaces for new and existing applications
- Champion UI/UX best practices, accessibility standards, and responsive design
- Ensure technical feasibility and consistency of UI/UX designs
- Continuously improving frontend performance, usability, and maintainability
- Stay current with emerging UI technologies, frameworks, and design patterns
- Experiment with and evaluate new frontend tools and approaches
What You’ll Bring
We’re looking for someone who’s not just experienced, but passionate about what you do. You’ll need:
- 5+ years' experience in a frontend or software engineering role
- Strong experience building modern web applications using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and TypeScript
- Commercial experience with Angular (v12 or above)
- Experience using UI component libraries such as DevExpress / DevExtreme
- Understanding of the full software development lifecycle in Agile environments
- Experience consuming RESTful APIs and working with OpenAPI / Swagger
- Knowledge of browser compatibility, performance optimisation, and accessibility standards
- Experience with Git-based source control and CI/CD pipelines
- Working knowledge of Azure App Services and modern cloud-hosted applications
- A proactive, team-oriented mindset with great time management.
- Enthusiasm, flexibility, and self-motivation.
- Comfortable working in an Agile, delivery-focused team
Why Metro?
We believe in rewarding our people. Here’s a selection of what you’ll enjoy:
- Discretionary bi-annual bonus – because your success drives ours.
- Health & wellness perks – including gym discounts, retail offers, and more.
- Health cash plan – supporting your wellbeing.
- Octopus EV car scheme – drive electric, drive smart.
- Free parking – no stress, no cost.
- Respectful, inclusive culture – where your voice matters.
- Training & development – grow with us, every step of the way.
Plus, You’ll Enjoy:
- Career Mobility & Growth – We actively promote from within and offer clear pathways to progress into senior roles or explore other departments.
- Cross-Training Opportunities – Expand your skillset by working across different freight modes and supply chain functions.
- Fast-Paced, High-Impact Work – Be part of a team that thrives on energy, agility, and delivering results under pressure.
- Make a Global Impact – Help major international brands deliver on time, every time - your work keeps global supply chains moving.
- Tech-Driven Efficiency – Work with industry-leading systems like Cargowise and MVT to streamline operations and reduce manual tasks.