Job Title: Frontend Developer
About Us
Mantle Development is a growing software company building bespoke digital products and ecommerce solutions for ambitious clients. Our work ranges from greenfield builds to evolving existing platforms, which means no two projects are the same.
We care about clean code, pragmatic solutions, and continuous learning. Our applications are fully containerised and deployed to AWS ECS and EKS, and we’re always improving how we build, ship, and scale software.
Our strapline, "At the Core of Your Business", is reflective of how we pride ourselves on excellent user experiences, holistic approaches to problem solving, and building long-term dependable relationships with our clients.
We are looking for a passionate person to join our team and grow with us, aligned with our values of being: cooperative; holistic; proactive; pragmatic; and to have fun with their work.
The Role
We are looking for a motivated React Frontend Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience building responsive, user-friendly web applications using React, with a keen eye for detail and a passion for delivering high-quality code. You’ll work closely with our design and backend teams to create engaging, scalable, and performant web experiences.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain web applications using React or Vue and related technologies.
Collaborate with UX/UI designers to implement responsive, accessible, and interactive user interfaces.
Write clean, maintainable, and testable code.
Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving coding standards.
Optimize applications for speed, performance, and scalability.
Troubleshoot and debug issues across browsers and devices.
Stay up-to-date with emerging trends and best practices in frontend development.
Required Skills \& Experience:
1–3 years of experience in frontend development.
Strong proficiency with React or Vue, JavaScript (ES6+) and TypeScript.
Experience with HTML5, CSS3, and CSS preprocessors (e.g., SASS, LESS).
Familiarity with REST APIs and asynchronous data handling (e.g., Axios, Fetch).
Understanding of version control systems, preferably Git.
Experience with modern frontend build tools (e.g., Webpack, Vite, npm/yarn).
Ability to write responsive, cross-browser compatible code.
Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Desired Skills:
Familiarity with state management libraries (e.g., Redux, Zustand, Context API).
Knowledge of testing frameworks (e.g., Jest).
Experience with CI/CD workflows.
Basic understanding of backend technologies (Node.js, Express) is a plus.
Personal Attributes:
Eager to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Passionate about creating excellent user experiences.
Self-motivated and proactive in identifying and solving challenges.
Benefits:
Canteen, Company pension, Employee discount, Flexitime, Free on-site parking, hybrid work arrangement available after probation period.
Opportunity to work on exciting projects with modern technologies.
Collaborative and supportive team culture.
Macbook or Framework Laptop
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £25,000.00-£34,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Canteen
Casual dress
Company events
Company pension
Employee discount
Flexitime
Free parking
On-site parking
Work from home
Ability to commute/relocate:
Pontefract WF8 3HR: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
Web development: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person