Job Description

Job details

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Job reference
REQ6393
Date posted
06/10/2025
Application closing date
19/10/2025
Location
Hybrid working - Home and Leicester City Offices
Salary
32,061 - 41,771 Per Year
Package
Total benefit value (includes pension contribution and full holiday entitlement): 56,957.66
Contractual hours
37
Basis
Full time
Job category/type
Information Technology
Attachments
Job Specification N0266A Senior Frontend Developer .pdf Job Specification N0266B Frontend Developer .pdf

Frontend Developer

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Job description

Be Part of Leicester's Digital Revolution

We're on a mission to

transform digital services in Leicester

and we need brilliant Frontend developers like you to help make it happen.



This isn't about maintaining old systems. It's about

reimagining how a city connects with its people

. From modernising websites to creating accessible, user-centred services, we're building digital experiences that are inclusive, resilient, and built to last.



We're growing our

Digital, Data & Technology (DDaT) Development team

and are looking for

Full Stack Web Developers

who want to use their skills to make a real impact.

Why join us?

Work on

high-profile projects

that affect thousands of residents and businesses. Use modern tools and Content Management Systems like: L

ocalGov Drupal, Umbraco, WordPress, Core Drupal and more

. Collaborate with a passionate, innovative team where your ideas genuinely shape the future. Write clean, accessible, and open code that leaves a lasting legacy for the city.

This is your chance to

do meaningful tech work with purpose

.

What you'll be doing

As part of our team, you'll


Build and maintain scalable websites and apps across multiple CMS platforms. Deliver solutions using

HTML, CSS (SASS), JavaScript, PHP, Twig

. Enhance, configure, and support CMS systems like

Umbraco, Drupal, WordPress

and

Core Drupal

Put accessibility, performance, and security at the heart of every line of code. Work closely with designers, service users, and suppliers to create digital web services that really work for people. Help set the direction for Leicester's digital future.

What we're looking for

We want Frontend developers who are as passionate about

collaboration

as they are about

code

. Ideally you'll bring:


Full stack web development experience. Solid frontend skills with

PHP, JavaScript, HTML, CSS (SASS), and exposure to Twig would be beneficial

. Backend knowledge in

MySQL, T-SQL

. Experience with

CMS platforms

(Drupal, WordPress, Umbraco). A good grasp of version control (Git) and Agile working methods. A problem-solving mindset and attention to detail.

What's in it for you?

Career growth

: A career-graded role (LG Band 6-8), with clear progression based on your skills and achievements. Appointment level will depend on your experience and the outcome of the selection process. With strong performance and opportunities at higher levels, you'll be able to progress - supported through

annual appraisals

and

ongoing supervision

.

Hybrid flexibility

: Work both remotely and from City Hall.

Ongoing development

: Training, mentoring, and annual reviews to support your growth.

Impact with purpose

: See the direct results of your work improving lives across Leicester.

Ready to make a difference?

This is more than a developer job - it's a chance to

use your skills for real change

.



If you're ready to build digital services that matter, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help shape Leicester's digital future.

For any queries please contact

Sameer.Eliyas@leicester.gov.uk