Find your next tech and IT Job or contract Front-End Developer (JavaScript, Node, React, Angular, Vue...) in Wales

The front end developer handles the optimization, ergonomics and navigation of a mobile application or website. Unlike the back end developer who works behind the scenes, the front end developer works directly on the visible interface of the site. Their mission is to ensure that internet users can interact with the site without any constraints and with complete ergonomics. They constantly stay informed about web innovations and developments in order to always deliver trendy and innovative websites. For this, solid training is necessary as well as numerous qualities and skills.

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Software Engineer - DVLA - HEO

Government Digital & Data
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Software

£35k-39k
Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) deliver wide reaching digital services to the UK public and industry. We maintain the national record of vehicles and drivers so if you have applied for a driving licence, taxed your vehicle or completed a vehicle enquiry you would have used one of our services. Within and between our teams, we have a friendly and stable engineering community. Keeping work/life enjoyable is key to us, and we strive to ensure the efficient and secure use of software and infrastructure. Our current deliveries include: Two major programmes of work, modernising our drivers and vehicles services and systems. Entirely new services including a new customer portal, mobile digital driving licence and identity platform. The DVLA digital payment service that helps us collect around 6 billion pounds a year. New versions of key driving licence services that will help us to reduce paper forms, reduce waiting times and to enable all of our customers to transact digitally. As part of our core business services, you will work with Java and SpringBoot alongside tools like OpenAPI. No specific Java experience is needed. All you need is a passion for building clean, maintainable, and secure applications using an object-oriented language. If you’re working on the front-end, you’ll be developing applications and reusable components using a combination of Ruby on Rails and React. You will also have the opportunity to build and develop our external and internal UIs, so this is an exciting opportunity to deliver far reaching, intuitive and accessible front-end systems. We also make extensive use of serverless Node.js and TypeScript using AWS services such as Lambda, Step Functions and Dynamodb to build services using event-driven architecture patterns. As part of our ongoing mission to support and develop all staff within the DVLA, you will be given a high spec Macbook and we will help you to achieve certification in areas such as AWS and Java, as well as giving you the freedom and support necessary to perform in your role and continuously develop your skill set. Your responsibilities will include, but aren’t limited to: Developing Software to meet user needs. Following Best Practice Guidelines and help to improve those Guidelines. Writing clean, secure and well-tested code. Coaching and mentoring more junior colleagues. Operating the services they build and identify issues in production. Great line management is important to us as an organisation, and we will equip and support line managers to develop the skills they need. We aim to empower line managers to create teams where people can flourish and deliver excellent outcomes for the public. For further information on the role, please read the attached role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process. Would you like to find out more about the role, the team and what it’s like to work in our department? If so, we are organising an open session where you can virtually 'meet the team' on 16th October 2025 at 12:00pm. Sign up .

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Lead Dynamics Developer - IPO - G7

Government Digital & Data
Published on
Scrum

£64k-76k
Newport, Wales, United Kingdom

Main duties consist of but are not limited to: Be responsible for the team’s design, coding, testing and documentation of large, complex or mission critical applications in a cloud first environment using Dynamics and Power Apps in MS Azure Work alongside the Head of Development and Digital Engineering to support staff, provide guidance and facilitate issue resolution on a day-to-day basis Day-to-day line management activities such as 1-2-1s and development of IDPs Support in the recruitment of permanent and contract technical specialists for the delivery teams Configuration and customisation of Dataverse / Dynamics entities and forms Development of PowerApps integrations with other Azure components such as Logic Apps, Azure Service Bus and Azure Functions Supporting upgrades and maintenance of the PowerApps platform Identify and manage problems, incidents, risks and issues Build automated tests to support our continuous deployment environments Implement APIs for purposes such as integration, performance optimisation, security and scalability Understanding yourself to be a leader (and the impact of your behaviour on others in a project team focused on results) Work alongside the Head of Digital Engineering to support staff, provide guidance and facilitate issue resolution on a day to day basis

Permanent

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Product Development Engineer

BAE Systems
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£43k
Wales, United Kingdom

Job title: Product Development Engineer Location: Glascoed - Onsite only Salary: Up to £43,649 (dependent on skills and experience) What you'll be doing: Supporting the product design and systems engineering activities for new and legacy products Conducting and managing product and process design, development, test, manufacture and evaluation activities. Ensuring that safety remains the highest priority in the working practices of yourself and the team Conducting and managing trials in a safe and suitable manner, from planning through to trials execution to reporting and presenting conclusions Application of effective Engineering Governance throughout the product development lifecycle supporting design reviews from concept to disposal Configuration and maintenance of Engineering Bills of Materials for products Product design and evaluation / down selection e.g. Pugh Matrices, Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Design Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) Support the generation of costed proposals for external customers Your skills and experiences: Essential: Proven record of supporting engineering teams and projects Strong Engineering skills: particularly the ability to identify issues, conduct technical analysis of causes and identify solutions Desirable: Experience of product design analysis techniques (Pugh, DFMEA, FTA) Experience of process design analysis techniques (PCP, PFMEA) Knowledge of munitions design and manufacture Safety Management - IOSH Managing Safety/NEBOSH Certificate Experience and knowledge of manufacturing in a high hazard environment A working knowledge of Systems Engineering and Engineering design

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Power BI Developer

VIQU IT
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Business Intelligence

1 month
Cardiff, United Kingdom

Power BI Developer – Contract – Hybrid – Cardiff VIQU have partnered with an NHS client who are seeking a Power BI Developer to support its analytics function on a contract basis. The successful Power BI Developer will work on self-contained projects, revamp legacy dashboards, and collaborate with stakeholders to improve data visibility and decision-making. Key responsibilities: Design, build, and enhance dashboards using Power BI, ensuring alignment with internal and visual best practices. Extract and manipulate data from SQL databases, SharePoint lists, and Excel. Collaborate with internal teams to gather requirements, understand priorities, and deliver tailored reporting solutions. Update and standardize legacy dashboards to meet current compliance and usability standards. Contribute to smaller, self-contained analytics projects. Key skills & experience required: Provenexperience in developing and maintaining Power BI dashboards with strong visual design skills. Ability to query and manage data from SQL databases. Strong interpersonal skills to engage stakeholders and translate business needs into technical solutions. Familiarity with following Standard Operating Procedures in dashboard development and reporting. Experience with R or Python for data science tasks (desirable) Role details: Job role: Power BI Developer Job type: Contract Duration: 6 months Rate: £300 - £315 per day IR35 status: Inside IR35 Location: Hybrid – 2 days per week onsite in Cardiff Apply now for the Power BI Developer role to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Suzie Stone via the VIQU IT website. Do you know someone great? We’ll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on LinkedIn @VIQU IT Recruitment.

Frequently asked questions about working as a Front-End Developer (JavaScript, Node, React, Angular, Vue...)

What is the role of a Front-End Developer (JavaScript, Node, React, Angular, Vue...)

The front-end developer is the IT specialist who is responsible for providing internet users with a pleasant interface for navigation and easy to use. To better perform this job, the professional must possess numerous skills and qualities.

How much does a Front-End Developer (JavaScript, Node, React, Angular, Vue...) charge

The front-end developer's daily rate depends on their level, experience and the area in which they operate. A freelance developer in Paris who masters PHP can have a daily rate of around £400/day. As for the Java developer, they can earn up to £600/day. At the start of their career, a front-end developer can have an annual salary of £30,000 per year. Then, depending on their skills, they can move up to £40,000 annually. A senior front-end developer can earn up to 70,000 euros per year.

What is the definition of a Front-End Developer (JavaScript, Node, React, Angular, Vue...)

When we talk about "front-end," we're referring to the part of a website or application that displays on the screen, the part with which internet users and users directly interact. It's different from the back end, which concerns the invisible part of the site. As for front-end elements, they are composed of HTML, JavaScript, and CSS. HTML development and design are the two main skill areas of the front end. Design falls under the web designer's domain, and as for development, that's handled by the front-end developer. The designer creates graphic mockups with specialized software tools such as Photoshop, and it's up to the front-end developer to translate the graphic mockup into a functional mockup by manipulating code. In simple terms, the web designer draws, the developer formalizes using programming languages like HTML and CSS. Some developers are capable of working with JavaScript. But most of the time, the developer uses their preferred software for all their projects. Previously, development was limited to the back end. But today, more and more designers are starting to take an interest in development. The front-end developer often comes from a web design background.

What type of mission can a Front-End Developer (JavaScript, Node, React, Angular, Vue...) handle

The front-end developer has many main responsibilities: · Create the layout, assembly and integration of mockups using available programming languages: HTML, PHP, CSS, JavaScript...; · Control the elements of the chain, from server to client in order to improve the performance of the site or application; · Support the development team by providing practical technology expertise for the success of web projects; · Solve technical problems related to site rendering and operation; · Maintain a technology watch to stay up-to-date with marketing, technical and technological advances in their field.

What are the main skills of a Front-End Developer (JavaScript, Node, React, Angular, Vue...)

To successfully carry out its missions and perfectly meet the needs of clients and web agencies, the front-end developer must possess a certain number of skills and qualities: · Master the languages used for front-end development: HTML, JavaScript, CSS, PHP, etc. · Master or have some knowledge of Frameworks such as JQuery, Backbone.js or AngularJS. As for qualities, the developer must be equipped with rigor, creativity, and curiosity. They must also be an organized person who properly analyzes clients' needs in order to offer solutions adapted to their expectations. The front-end developer must be able to work in a team and must possess communication skills allowing them to effectively convey their ideas to clients and collaborators.

What is the ideal profile for a Front-End Developer (JavaScript, Node, React, Angular, Vue...)

The Front-End Developer is a professional who may come from a web design background and wishes to strengthen their development skills. They may also be a developer who has decided to specialize in front-end languages. Generally, they work in a web agency or as a freelancer after completing training and obtaining a BTS or DUT in computer science. The front-end developer can also train in back-end to work in both areas simultaneously. In this case, they'll be called a fullstack developer.
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