Front End Developer

Job Description:

Core-Asset Consulting is working with a well-established financial services organisation to recruit a Front-End Developer to join their technology team in Newcastle.

This role will focus on the design, development and enhancement of modern front-end web applications used across the business. Reporting to the Head of Development, the successful candidate will work within a collaborative development function alongside UX/UI designers and .NET developers to deliver intuitive and high-performing user interfaces.

The position sits within a Microsoft technology environment and will involve contributing to secure, scalable platforms supporting both internal users and customers. This is a front-end focused role with regular collaboration across development, product and wider business teams.

Essential Skills/Experience:

Proven commercial experience as a Front-End Developer.

Strong proficiency in HTML5, Razor, CSS3, JavaScript and TypeScript.

Experience working with graphing frameworks such as Telerik/Kendo UI or similar.

Commercial experience with modern cloud-based email systems.

Experience supporting print-based document generation.

Experience integrating front-end applications with RESTful APIs.

Familiarity with the Microsoft technology stack, including ASP.NET / ASP.NET Core, .NET Core / .NET 6+, C#, MVC and Razor.

Exposure to Microsoft Azure services (e.g. App Services, Functions).

Understanding of responsive and adaptive design principles.

Experience using Git, CI/CD pipelines and modern build tools such as NPM, Webpack or DevOps.

Awareness of front-end security best practices including XSS and CSRF.

Strong problem-solving ability, attention to detail and the ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment.

Core Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain modern, responsive user interfaces using current front-end technologies.

Work closely with UX/UI designers to translate design concepts into accessible web applications.

Integrate front-end components with backend services built using ASP.NET / .NET Core / MVC.

Write clean, maintainable code using HTML5, CSS3/SCSS, JavaScript and TypeScript.

Build applications using frameworks such as Bootstrap, Telerik/Kendo UI and jQuery.

Ensure applications meet best practices for performance, security, accessibility and usability.

Optimise applications for speed, scalability and cross-browser compatibility.

Participate in code reviews, testing and debugging to support high-quality delivery.

Collaborate with developers, product owners and stakeholders across the organisation.

Keep up to date with emerging front-end technologies and contribute to platform improvements.

Benefits:

A highly competitive salary

Wider Benefits package

Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter, and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.

Job reference: (16408)

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