Web Developer

About The Company At 1st Formations, we empower entrepreneurs to start, run, and grow their businesses with confidence. Running a business shouldn’t be slowed down by company formation, statutory compliance, accounting, or payroll. From day one, these essentials should be seamless, reliable, and intelligently handled — freeing founders to focus on building and scaling. We’re a leading UK provider of company formation and compliance services, building a modern, fully integrated technology platform that supports founders at every stage of their journey. Our platform brings together formation, compliance, accounting, payroll, and ongoing business support in one cohesive experience. No stitched-together services. No legacy workflows disguised as software. Just a single, scalable platform built for ambitious founders who want to move fast, stay compliant, and grow with confidence. Why Join Us Now? You’ll be joining a business with strong momentum, clear direction, and real opportunity for progression. Our annual revenue stands at £18 million, including £9 million ARR, with over 1 million companies formed. As a certified B Corp and Carbon Neutral Business, we are committed to sustainability and social responsibility. We forecast to grow 5x–10x over the next three years, making this an exciting time to be part of our journey. About The Role The Front-End Web Developer is responsible for building and maintaining high-quality, performant web applications across 1st Formations' growing portfolio of websites and products. This is a hands‑on, mid‑level role suited for a developer who is fluent in modern front‑end fundamentals and confident translating design into clean, working code. Working closely with designers and the wider engineering team, you will turn Figma designs into pixel‑accurate, responsive interfaces, and help build single page applications that are fast, accessible, and easy to maintain. Your contributions will directly impact the user experience and the overall quality of our digital platforms, supporting our mission to streamline business formation and compliance services for entrepreneurs. Qualifications Solid, hands‑on experience as a Front End Web Developer, with a proven track record of building real web applications.Strong working knowledge of HTML, JavaScript, Next.js, and Node.js.Experience with Payload CMS or similar content management systems.Proven ability to implement Figma (or similar) designs into accurate, production‑ready code.Experience building single page applications (SPAs) with clean, maintainable code.Good understanding of responsive design principles and cross‑browser compatibility.Comfortable collaborating with designers, developers, and non‑technical stakeholders.Detail-oriented with a methodical approach to coding and testing.Excellent communication skills and a proactive, ownership-driven attitude. Responsibilities Build and maintain web applications using HTML, JavaScript, and Node.js to ensure high performance and scalability.Develop and maintain single page applications (SPAs) with modular, maintainable codebases.Translate Figma designs into pixel‑perfect, responsive front-end code, ensuring visual fidelity and user experience quality.Collaborate closely with designers to implement visual and interaction details accurately.Identify and address design or UX issues early, proposing practical, technically sound solutions.Participate in end-to-end feature development alongside other developers, designers, and product stakeholders.Engage in code reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback to uphold coding standards.Communicate project progress, technical challenges, and blockers clearly to team members and stakeholders.Test, debug, and optimize applications to ensure a smooth, reliable user experience across devices and browsers.Support ongoing maintenance, bug fixing, and incremental improvements on live applications.Contribute to enhancing front-end tooling, workflows, and documentation to improve development efficiency. Benefits We offer a competitive salary package complemented by comprehensive benefits designed to support your well-being and career growth. Our hybrid working model provides flexibility, allowing you to balance remote work with in-office collaboration. As part of our team, you will have genuine opportunities for progression as the business scales, with the chance to influence both customer experience and product development. We foster a culture that values ownership, impact, and continuous learning, ensuring you are supported in your professional journey. Equal Opportunity 1st Formations is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, criminal history, disability, or gender identity. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know so we can support you throughout the application process.