Frontend Developer
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We have an exciting opportunity for a Frontend Developer to join our Web Team on a permanent basis, based in Darlington (hybrid working).
Who we ar
eRailpen is responsible for the safekeeping and investment of around £34 billion in assets and the administration of several pension schemes, including the Railways Pension Scheme—one of the UK’s largest and longest‑established pension funds
.
Our heritage of looking after the pension needs of the rail industry and its employees gives us our name and our unique outlook on how we serve our members. We take a holistic approach, focusing on how we support members today and how we can positively impact the communities and the world they will retire int
o.
To learn more about Railpen, including our values, culture and purpose, visit our LinkedIn Life pa
ge.
The
roleWe are looking for a Frontend Developer to help design, build, and optimise intuitive, high‑performance user interfaces across our digital products. Your work will directly enhance how our members self‑serve and manage their pension accounts, ensuring a seamless, accessible and user‑focused experie
nce.
In this role, you will work closely with designers, backend developers and product owners to deliver new features and enhancements. You will develop responsive and accessible interfaces, write clean and secure code, and contribute throughout the delivery lifecycle—from development and testing through to deployment and BAU improvements. You will also participate in code reviews, support strategic technical decisions, and ensure our applications meet modern standards for usability, security, and perform
ance.
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the legal right to work in t
he UK.
The
personWe are looking for someone with experience in frontend development, confident in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript and modern UI frameworks. You will have hands‑on experience integrating with backend services, working with RESTful APIs, and using tools such as Git, Bootstrap a
nd Vue.
You will bring an understanding of responsive design, cross‑browser compatibility, and secure development practices, along with the ability to debug, troubleshoot and optimise complex interfaces. Experience with agile delivery, user‑centred design principles, and creating clear documentation is im
portant.
You will thrive in a collaborative, cross‑functional team environment, be an effective communicator, able to explain technical concepts in a clear, accessible way, and comfortable presenting new features to stakeholders. Attention to detail, problem‑solving capability and a passion for creating exceptional user experiences are e
ssential.
Our values of integrity, community and alignment guide how we work. You will actively demonstrate these values—helping create a safe environment, putting community needs above ego, and aligning decisions to the best interests of ou
r members.
What we ca
n offer youRe
- warding youA competi
- tive salary28 days annual leave plus ba
- nk holidaysGenerous annual
- bonus planMembership of the Railways Pension Scheme (Defin
- ed Benefit)4x Life Assu
rance cover
Health &am
- p; WellbeingEmployee assistan
- ce programmeHeal
- th cash planEye c
- are vouchersFlu
vaccinat
- ion
LifestyleHybrid and fle - xible working12 months full‑pay maternity leave and 6 months full‑pay pa
- ternity leaveBuy and
- sell holidaysGive as yo
- u earn schemePaid volu
- nteering daysFlexible h
- alf‑day leaveElectric ve
- hicle leasingCycle t
o work sch
eme
Next StepsPlease apply via the apply button or visit our Careers Page by 1
4th April 2026
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