Front End Developer
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 03 Mawrth 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £44,447 i £50,296 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 17 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Birmingham, West Midlands, B1 2DE |
| Cwmni: | DWP Digital |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 450518_1772546620 |
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DWP. Digital with Purpose.
Join DWP Digital as a Front End Developer and help shape modern Working Age Services by building fast, accessible interfaces used by millions.
We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives.
DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support and empower millions of people.
The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us.
What skills, knowledge and experience will you need?
- Detailed working knowledge and extensive experience of open-source technologies including HTML, CSS, client and server-side JavaScript, TypeScriptNode.js and other modern front-end frameworks and templating languages.
- Demonstrable experience in building accessible and performant user interfaces across a range of devices and browsers.
- Proven ability in delivering thorough unit level test coverage using common testing frameworks such as Jest or Mocha.
- Experience integrating with a wide range of technical systems including database technologies (SQL or NoSQL), caching tools such as Redis and API Microservices, all deploying into cloud-based infrastructure. (AWS or Azure).
- Proven ability to work effectively as part of a team to translate concepts into production-ready, user-centred digital services.
- Significant demonstrable expertise in Front-end development of large scale systems dealing with high numbers of users, transactions and business processes.
- This role also requires SC Clearance
You and your role
As a Front End Developer at DWP you will help shape the digital products used every day within Working Age Services - the team behind Universal Credit and some of the most vital support services in the UK.
You'll use your expertise in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript and modern frameworks to create interfaces that are clear, accessible and easy for people to use, no matter their circumstances. Collaborating closely with designers, engineers and product teams, you'll help turn complex policy and user needs into straightforward, effective digital journeys.
You'll write high‑quality, well‑tested code, using approaches like TDD and tools such as Jest or Mocha to ensure services remain reliable at scale. You'll also contribute to integrating front‑end work with APIs, microservices and cloud platforms, helping maintain smooth and secure deployment pipelines.
Details. Wages. Perks.
Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home (40%) and some time collaborating face to face in a hub (60%).
Pay: We offer competitive pay for this role of up to £50,296.
Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions of 28.97%, worth over £12,876 per year.
Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time.
You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays.
We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes:
- Time off volunteering.
- Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP'
- Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more.
- Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket.
- Professional development, coaching and progression opportunities.
And we have an award-winning environment and culture:
- Recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards
- Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024
- Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025
- Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards
Process:
We know your time is valuable, so our application and selection process is just three stages:
- Apply:complete your application on Civil Service Jobs.
- Coding Test:details will be sent when the exercise is issued.
- Interview:a single stage interview.
CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application
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