Lead Front End Developer | Williams Lea | Remote

About the Role

Williams Lea is seeking an experienced Lead Front End Developer to join its dedicated Web Development Team within the Technology function. This is a 3‑month fixed‑term contract (with potential to extend), offering a salary of £70,000–£80,000 per year plus benefits.

This is a fully remote role, working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (9am–6pm, with a 1‑hour unpaid lunch). You will lead front‑end development for a UK public sector department project, working in an Agile environment to deliver robust, high‑quality web applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement robust front‑end web applications according to specifications and user stories.
• Capture and document customer requirements, transforming them into design specifications.
• Write structured, well‑documented code to deliver scalable solutions.
• Conduct cross‑browser compatibility testing and ensure accessibility compliance (WAI, WCAG, ARIA).
• Implement responsive design and usability best practices.
• Liaise with senior project stakeholders, both verbally and in writing.
• Produce detailed technical design documentation and estimates.
• Implement unit tests (BDD/TDD) and ensure code coverage.
• Review pull requests and provide constructive feedback.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies to complement solutions.

Candidate Requirements

Essential Skills

• 5+ years’ experience in front‑end development.
• Strong knowledge of JavaScript (ES6/ES2015), jQuery, HTML5, CSS3.
• Experience with CSS pre‑processors (Sass, Less).
• Knowledge of Python.
• Familiarity with Gulp, Webpack, and Git.
• Experience with accessibility and usability standards.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and across multiple projects.
• Excellent communication skills for technical and non‑technical audiences.

Desirable Skills

• TypeScript.
• Drupal development (configuration, theming, module development).
• Django and PHP.
• MySQL.
• API integrations (REST/GraphQL).
• Apache server configuration and Linux knowledge.
• AWS cloud hosting.
• XSLT/XPath.
• Continuous Integration (Jenkins).
• Photoshop/Fireworks for design and wireframing.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience with Agile software development methodologies.
• Client‑facing support experience is an advantage.

Job Details

• Location: Remote (UK).
• Employer: Williams Lea.
• Salary: £70,000–£80,000 per year.
• Contract: 3‑month fixed‑term contract (potential to extend).
• Hours: Full‑time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday–Friday.

About Williams Lea

Williams Lea is a leading global provider of tech‑enabled business and marketing services, helping clients manage and transform processes through resilient, scalable 24/7 operations. With deep expertise, agentic AI‑embedded workflows, and a global delivery model, we deliver seamless human‑in‑the‑loop experiences that drive superior business outcomes.

As part of RRD, Williams Lea serves clients in 20 countries across four continents, with 15,000 employees worldwide.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro‑rata).
• Private medical and dental insurance.
• Life assurance.
• Health assessments.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Discounted gym memberships.
• TechScheme (salary sacrifice for gadgets and appliances).
• Retail vouchers.
• Referral programme.
• Supportive global employer with career development prospects.

Application Process

To apply, please submit your CV via the Williams Lea careers portal. Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard back within four weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

For reasonable adjustments or alternative application formats, contact:

• Email: careersatWL@williamslea.com (applications not accepted via this email).

FAQs

Q: What is the salary range?
£70,000–£80,000 per year.

Q: Is this role remote?
Yes, it is fully remote within the UK.

Q: What is the contract length?
3‑month fixed‑term contract, with potential to extend.

Q: What technologies are required?
JavaScript, jQuery, HTML5, CSS3, Python, Gulp/Webpack, Git.

Q: What benefits are offered?
Private medical/dental insurance, life assurance, TechScheme, discounted gym membership, cycle‑to‑work scheme, and more.