Digital Developer – Front End

Hastings Direct

Mid-Level JavaScript/React.js Developer responsible for building and maintaining applications for a digital insurance provider. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance digital presence.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeBexhill • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in building and maintaining scalable front-end applications using JavaScript and React.js, while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences. Proficient in agile methodologies, testing practices, and supporting team development.

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JavaScript ProficiencyReact.js DevelopmentAgile MethodologiesTest-Driven DevelopmentCollaboration with UX/UI Designers

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Hard Skills

JavaScriptReact.jsJSXVirtual DOMComponent LifecycleReduxRESTful APIsSQLGitHubObject-Oriented Design

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam SupportCustomer-First Mindset

Tools & Technologies

Create React AppFluxGUNITSOAPJSONXML

Industry Keywords

Enterprise-Level ApplicationsScrumAgile Teams

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

FluxJavaJavaScriptReactReduxSOAPSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for building and maintaining modern, scalable front-end applications using JavaScript and React.js.
Collaborate closely with UX/UI designers, backend developers, and product managers to deliver seamless user experiences.
Conduct thorough testing and debugging, document work including GUNIT test coverage, and participate in code reviews.
Communicate effectively within the scrum team, attend daily stand-ups, and consistently deliver on user story commitments.
Support junior team members and stay current with evolving technologies and practices.
Uphold fair customer outcomes, and challenge processes that don’t align with customer-first principles.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Hands on experience in agile teams, developing enterprise-level applications.
Strong proficiency in JavaScript and ReactJS, including core concepts like JSX, Virtual DOM, and component lifecycle.
Experience with React workflows (e.g. Redux, Flux) and tools like Create React App is desirable.
Familiarity with RESTful APIs, Java/JVM languages, and relational databases (SQL).
Exposure to SOAP, JSON, XML, and object-oriented design is beneficial.
Experience with GitHub for source control and a test-driven approach (TDD or BDD) is a strong advantage.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Attractive salary based on experience
Flexible Working
Competitive Bonus Scheme
Physical Wellbeing
Financial Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing programme
27 days annual leave + bank holidays