Front End Developer

Freyda
Exeter, United Kingdom
4 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Temporary to permanent
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Intermediate
Compensation
£ 37K

Job location

Remote
Exeter, United Kingdom

Tech stack

JavaScript
Agile Methodologies
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Automation of Tests
Unit Testing
Browser Compatibility
Code Coverage
Software Quality
Code Review
Software Debugging
Python
PostgreSQL
Responsive Web Design
TypeScript
Website Wireframe
Backend
GIT
FastAPI
Vue.js
Figma
Front End Software Development
Software Version Control

Job description

  • Own and develop the Freyda platform front end built with Vue3, Vuex, and TypeScript
  • Implement new features and maintain existing functionality across the application
  • Write clean, maintainable code following established patterns and architectural decisions
  • Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical discussions
  • Ensure browser compatibility and responsive design across the platform

Backend Support (20% of role)

  • Make limited backend changes to Python/FastAPI services in collaboration with our backend developer
  • Understand and work with our AWS-based infrastructure (Lambda, Aurora Postgres)
  • Contribute to full-stack features when needed

Quality & Testing

  • Maintain and extend our test coverage using Rainforest QA for interactive UX testing
  • Maintain and extend test coverage using Jest for unit testing and Rainforest QA for interactive UX testing
  • Take responsibility for the quality of features shipped to production
  • Debug and resolve issues reported by customers or internal teams

UX Design (Nice-to-Have)

  • Create basic mockups and wireframes where needed (we have established patterns and can engage agencies for larger pieces)
  • Make thoughtful UX decisions during implementation
  • Contribute to improving user experience across the platform

Working at Freyda

  • Team Structure: Report directly to the CTO, working closely with backend engineer and ML engineer
  • Development Process: Agile methodology with 2-week sprints, regular code reviews, frequent deployments
  • Location: Remote-first (UK-based preferred for timezone alignment)
  • Contract: 7-month fixed-term with potential to extend to permanent role

Requirements

Do you have experience in Wireframing?, * Minimum 2+ years of professional front-end development experience

  • Strong proficiency in Vue3, Vuex, and TypeScript
  • Experience building and maintaining production B2B SaaS applications with real customers
  • Self-starter mentality - you'll be the sole front-end developer, so you need to be comfortable working autonomously
  • Proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making
  • Startup-friendly attitude - comfortable with ambiguity, wearing multiple hats, and moving fast
  • Strong communication skills for remote collaboration and stakeholder updates
  • Comfortable with version control (Git), code reviews, and modern development workflows
  • Comfortable working within an established codebase, with a pragmatic approach to incremental refactoring and long-term code quality

Desirable

  • Experience with Python/FastAPI or willingness to work across the stack occasionally
  • Familiarity with AWS services (Lambda, Aurora/RDS)
  • B2B SaaS product experience, ideally in financial services or similarly regulated industries
  • Basic UX/UI design skills (Figma, wireframing)
  • Experience with test automation tools (Rainforest QA or similar)
  • Understanding of financial services workflows or document processing, * Vue.js: 2 years (required)

Benefits & conditions

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary, Fixed term contract, Temp to perm Contract length: 7 months

Pay: £28,000.00-£37,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Flexitime
  • Sick pay
  • Work from home

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