Frontend Developer
About the role
Hello!
Thanks for clicking through to apply: we look forward to hearing from you. Please note that while this is a remote first role we can only consider applicants who are based in (and who have the right to work in) the UK or Republic of Ireland.
Before you complete your application, please take a look at our careers page, where you will find lots of information on the hiring process and some tips for completing your application. Our website also provides information on our mission, vision and values and more about the great work we do in 1Team!
The Frontend Developer will work collaboratively within Development Services and across 1Team to bring client requirements & design concepts into reality. You must be fundamentally customer driven with a focus on the user experience, making the applications visually impressive and to the highest standard of usability.
If a positive and inclusive culture with the incredible flexibility that remote first working brings appeals to you, we just might be exactly what you are searching for!
Expected Process & Timeline
- Closing date & Shortlisting completed: 15th October 2026 at 12 noon. Shortlisting completed by 19th October.
- Interviews: W/c 26th October 2026
Key Responsibilities
- Develop professional user interfaces for learning platforms such as Moodle/Totara
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to guarantee high quality, on-time and on-budget projects
- Delivering optimum results that meet the needs of our customers
- Ensure the highest quality of UI development, implementation & internal/external documentation
- Collaborate with non-technical staff in emerging web development techniques & best practises
- Provide accurate task estimations
- Proactively seek out training opportunities, workshops, or seminars to elevate skills, knowledge, or industry insights relevant to your aspirations.
- Attend industry events, conferences, or webinars to expand professional networks, learn from peers, and keep a pulse on SME challenges and opportunities.
- Actively participate in our performance enablement programme through positive engagement in 1:1s, the acquisition of skills and the achievement of agreed goals.
Essential Criteria - You must have:
- Residency, along with the right to work in UK or Ireland
- Educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant discipline
- Knowledge of Virtual Learning Environments such as Moodle/Totara
- Excellent knowledge of HTML and CSS
- Experience in using JavaScript Frameworks
- PHP development experience
- Experience with CSS preprocessors (SCSS/LESS)
- Knowledge of version control systems (e.g. Git)
- Excellent knowledge of web accessibility standards
- Proven track record of testing, debugging and addressing development issues (e.g. Cross Browser compatibility issues)
Valuable Experience - We would love you to have:
- Experience in using modern frontend frameworks such as React, Angular or Vue
- LAMP Experience (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP)
- Experience in NodeJS/NPM
- Experience in using task runner modules such as Grunt/Gulp
- Knowledge of bug/issue tracking software such as JIRA
We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:
- Alignment with Synergy Learning’s Vision & Values
- Passionate about delivering exceptional customer solutions
- Can prioritise teamwork via strong communication & collaboration skills
- Has a proactive approach to own professional development and performance management
- Will co-locate for onboarding and collaboration purposes from time-to-time.
- Can excel in a remote-first environment
- Has a hunger for learning and a demonstrable track record of engaging with continuous professional development or experiential learning.
- Can work independently, yet also team-orientated
Relationships & Reporting:
- Reports to - Development Services Manager
