Job description
Waracle are looking for a Senior Web Developer for an exciting new role joining our world-class digital technology consultancy and home to a diverse, smart, curious and ambitious community of specialists in technology-driven transformation.
We work with ambitious clients to help them solve their biggest business and customer challenges. We help our clients to innovate and create intelligent digital products and services. We thrive on complex challenges and deliver business-critical IT transformation projects, moving seamlessly from strategy, design and delivery to operations.
This role is available on a short term contract (Outside IR35) basis until the end of 2025 and will require ad hoc travel to the London office.
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Frontend Web Developer to join our development team. The successful candidate will be responsible for translating design mockups and wireframes into high-quality, reusable, and responsive user interfaces. A deep understanding of modern HTML and CSS best practices is essential, as is significant hands-on experience developing using custom components within Adobe Experience Manager (AEM).
Key aspects of the role include:
- Develop and maintain high-performance, responsive, and cross-browser compatible user interfaces using HTML5 and CSS3 (including pre-processors like SASS/LESS).
- Implement pixel-perfect designs from UI/UX mockups, ensuring technical feasibility.
- Work extensively within Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) to implement and style custom AEM components and templates.
- Leverage the AEM Style System effectively to create component variations and manage component styling without code duplication.
- Collaborate closely with Backend Developers and Technical Architects to define component contracts, integration points, and overall frontend strategy.
- Ensure that frontend code adheres to accessibility standards (WCAG) and SEO best practices.
- Optimise application for maximum speed and scalability.
- Actively participate in code reviews to maintain high quality and standards.
- Troubleshoot and resolve bugs and performance issues.
What you'll bring
- Expert Proficiency in HTML & CSS, including advanced layout techniques and responsive design principles.
- Hands on development experience implementing frontend solutions within the AEM ecosystem.
- Direct experience with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM).
- Proven experience implementing and styling custom AEM components.
- Solid understanding and practical experience using the AEM Style System.
- Excellent communication skills with a proven ability to work effectively alongside Backend Developers and Technical Architects in an agile environment.
- Good working knowledge of vanilla JavaScript (ES6+) for interactivity.
- Proficient with Git and common development workflows (branching, merging, pull requests).
Recruitment process
The recruitment process you can expect for this role is an initial call with your dedicated Talent Acquisition Partner who will chat with you about Waracle, what you are looking for in a new position, the salary for the role, notice period and benefits (the important stuff!). After that, you’ll be invited to a two-stage interview process where you have an opportunity to find out more about the role and showcase your skills and experience. Your Talent Acquisition Partner will guide you through the whole process to your first day with us.
Our values
To make the world a better place through impactful software
We take pride in delivering high quality work and seeing the impact it has. We are curious, proactive, and always learning; continuously improving ourselves and our skills. We strive for excellence in everything we do. We see every opportunity as a chance to raise the bar - for Waracle, our clients, and for our own professional growth.
We succeed together: whether we’re leading, supporting or learning. We lead with empathy, working as a unified team to understand and appreciate other people’s perspectives and experiences. This commitment to one another empowers everyone to do their best work and reach their full potential. We build trust, celebrate every contribution, and create a space where everyone has the opportunity to shine.
We have big goals, but we don’t try to do everything. We know there are a limited number of hours in a day, so we make every one of them count. We accomplish this by regularly pausing to assess the potential impact of our work, prioritising what matters most and then acting with purpose.
We are transparent in how we think and act. We seek and share context, give and accept feedback, and communicate openly. We take full ownership of what we deliver as individuals and as a team, and hold ourselves accountable. This openness and accountability gives us the clarity and purpose to deliver at our best.
We love what we do and find the fun in each day, celebrating our shared successes and the satisfaction of doing hard work well. We’re in this together, creating space for connection, laughter, and fun. When we look after our clients and each other, and do work we’re proud of, we go home happy.
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Absolutely! At Waracle, we welcome both permanent and contract applicants. Each job posting indicates if it's open to contract applications. We offer a diverse range of projects, both within and outside IR35 regulations, catering to various preferences and expertise levels.
We work on a Hybrid working model and offer flexible working hours. We're spread across 4 vibrant UK offices, but our teamwork isn't confined to those spaces, it's all about collaboration! While using the office is encouraged for our teams to work together, each of us has a home office setup, relishing the freedom of hybrid workstyles. As of now, remote work outside the UK isn't part of our standard practice.
As proud sponsors, we're geared up to provide sponsorship for eligible roles. Be sure to view the specific job listing you're interested in to make sure we are accepting applications for sponsorship. If it doesn't quite fit, consider diving into our talent pool for potential future opportunities!
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Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
We are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies.
