Front End Developer

Job purpose

Johnson Matthey IT (JM IT) is Johnson Matthey’s global IT function responsible for ensuring that our IT capabilities are not only able to support and integrate technologies but can also offer insight into future IT tools that could provide us with a competitive edge and improved operating efficiencies. 

In addition, you will be expected to identify and reduce technical debt to maintain a stable, scalable, and maintainable front‑end codebase. The role requires a strong problem‑solving approach, with the ability to analyse issues and implement effective, sustainable solutions.

• Design and develop visually appealing and user-friendly interfaces for the Customer Experience Platform (CXP) in accordance with software requirements and specifications
• Work with customers and stakeholders to understand their needs and provide solutions that meet their requirements
• Collaborate with other teams, such as QA, project management, and product management, to ensure successful project delivery
• Use a variety of testing tools and techniques to identify and resolve issues in software during development
• Ensure that all work is conducted in line with JMIT policies and procedures and the company's overall goals and objectives
• Contribute towards identifying, prioritizing, and managing technical debt to improve product quality and delivery
• Create clear and concise technical specifications, user guides, and other documentation to help other members of the team understand software design and use the software effectively.
• Collaborate with other members of the development team to ensure that software is designed and built to meet quality standards and customer needs
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in front end development
• Continuously improve software design and development processes to increase efficiency, reliability, and maintainability of software

Key requirements:

• At least 3-5 years of experience in Front End (React, JavaScript, TypeScript, etc.)
• Experience working throughout a software project lifecycle
• Strong knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, responsive design, and modern styling approaches (CSS-in-JS, Tailwind, SCSS)
• Experience with API integration (REST/GraphQL)
• Strong knowledge of HTML, CSS, responsive design, performance optimization
• Proven experience designing scalable, maintainable frontend architectures
• Strong communication skills within teams and independent mindset approach

What we offer:

We make sure salaries are fair, competitive and aligned to individual roles, experience and responsibilities. For this role we offer an annual salary from 44,000 EUR to 52,000 EUR. We are also supportive of hybrid and flexible working and where applicable, offer life, medical and other benefits that support our employees’ financial and physical wellbeing, such as:

• Health & Well-being: a diverse, inclusive, work & life balance work environment; hybrid way of working; health insurance from the first day of employment; employee assistance program
• Life, accidents & critical diseases insurance
• 25 days of paid vacation leave
• IIIrd Pillar Pension Fund contributions
• Paid volunteering opportunities (2 days per year)
• Great career growth and development opportunities in a global organization

Ready to make a meaningful impact on your career and the environment? Join us and help shape a sustainable future while advancing your career!

At JM, inclusivity is central to our values. We create an environment where everyone can thrive, embracing diverse perspectives to tackle challenges and ensure all colleagues feel valued and connected.

For any queries or accessibility requirements, please contact [email protected]. We will work with you to make suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are confidential, and your feedback is welcome to help us provide an accessible and positive recruitment experience.

How to apply:
If you have the necessary skills and experience to join our team, please apply online.  For any queries or should you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application please let your recruiter know when they contact you.

If you are already a Johnson Matthey Employee, please visit the internal careers site to apply:  Find Jobs - Workday (myworkday.com)

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