Frontend Developer

FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a Junior Frontend Developer to work for our client within the banking sector. This is initially a 1-year contract with the potential to extend and will be a hybrid role that will be based in Sheffield.

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with a passion for building intuitive, high-performance applications. You’ll work primarily with React on the frontend and contribute across the full stack- including iOS native mobile development, Java-based API development, and test automation. This is a hands-on, growth-oriented role ideal for someone who wants to expand their skills into DevOps and CI/CD pipelines while working closely with experienced engineers across the stack.

Responsibilities:

• 2 years experience in software development
• Develop and maintain responsive user interfaces using React
• Contribute to iOS native mobile application features and improvements
• Collaborate with backend developers to integrate and extend Java-based APIs
• Write and maintain automated test scripts using Selenium
• Participate in full-stack development and deployment
• Support and improve DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize code for performance and scalability

About You

Requirements:

• Proficiency in React.js and JavaScript/TypeScript fundamentals
• Exposure to iOS native development (e.g., Swift, Objective-C)
• Understanding of Java-based backend services and REST APIs
• Familiarity with test automation tools such as Selenium
• Interest or experience in DevOps and CI/CD pipeline tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI)
• Strong problem-solving skills and eagerness to learn across the tech stack
• Good collaboration and communication skills within cross-functional teams

Desirable:

• Experience with version control (Git) and Agile development workflows
• Knowledge of containerization tools (Docker) and deployment environments (Kubernetes, AWS, etc.)
• Familiarity with mobile-first and responsive design best practices

About Us

Why join us?

• Career coaching, mentoring and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM career
• Assignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroad
• Opportunity to re-skill and up-skill into new areas, develop non-linear career paths and build a skillset within your field
• Annual leave, work-place pension and BAYE share scheme

About FDM

We are a business and technology consultancy and one of the UK's leading employers, recruiting the brightest talent to become the innovators of tomorrow. We have centres across Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 3,500 Consultants. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer and is listed on the FTSE4Good Index.

Diversity and Inclusion

FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws.