JavaScript Developer Jobs
Browse the latest JavaScript developer roles in the UK.
Latest roles
Tech Lead
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £120,000 - £150,000
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
A highly successful and rapidly growing fintech are looking for 2-3 Technical leads to come on board and lead brand new divisions within...
PHP Developer
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £40,000 - £45,000
- Location
- Sheffield, United Kingdom
Job Opportunity: PHP Developer (Laravel) Contract Type: Permanent Location: Barnsley – Rare visits to South Yorkshire office Salary:...
Azure Integration Developer
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £49,000 - £60,000
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
Azure Software Engineer 12 & 18-month Fixed-Term Contracts, Full-Time (35 hours) Salary: Up to £53,000 (Manchester) or £60,000 (London)...
Senior Data Engineer
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £55,000 - £60,000
- Location
- leeds, United Kingdom
Senior Data Engineer (AWS) Location: Leeds (Hybrid – 2 days on-site) Salary: up to £60,000 Gravitas is working with a multinational energy...
Senior Software Engineer
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £60,000 - £75,000
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
Role: Software Engineer (Mid or Senior) Salary range: 60-80k (+ 20% bonus - paid in monthly increments) Location: Central East London (x3...
Front End Engineer
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £45,000 - £70,000
- Location
- London, - None Specified -
Role: Software Engineer (Front End focus) | Mid or Senior level Salary range: 45-70k UK remote (open to EU +/- 3 hours GMT) Current team...
Senior Software Engineer
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £80,000 - £150,000
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
Role: Senior, Staff & Principal Engineers Salary range: £90 - 150k (+ equity) Location: Central London (x3 days per week onsite -...
Senior Software Engineer
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £50,000 - £55,000
- Location
- Sheffield, United Kingdom
Job Opportunity: .NET Developer (C# / Angular / SQL) Contract Type: Permanent Location: Barnsley – Rare visits to South Yorkshire office...
Quality Assurance Automation Engineer
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £55,000 - £65,000
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
Quality Assurance Automation Engineer Location: London- Hybrid 2-3 days onsite Salary up to £55,000 DOE Gravitas is working with one of the...
Senior Backend Engineer
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £80,000 - £90,000
- Location
- ---ENGLAND---, United Kingdom
Role: Senior Backend Engineer Salary range: 80-90k Location: x2 days pw in Central/East London Tech stack includes: Typescript, NodeJS,...
Senior Backend Engineer
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £80,000 - £90,000
- Location
- Brighton, United Kingdom
Role: Senior Backend Engineer Salary range: 80-90k UK remote (1 day per month visit in London) Tech stack includes: Typescript, NextJS,...
Lead Data Engineer
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £90,000 - £110,000
- Location
- London , - None Specified -
Job Title: Data Engineering Lead Department: Technology & Data Location: London / Hybrid (4 days onsite) Salary: up to £110,000 DOE...
Data Engineer
- Type
- Contract
- Salary
- £350 - Per Day
- Location
- -, United Kingdom
Contract Type: 5 months (Outside IR35) Location: Remote, United Kingdom Daily Rate: £350 per day We are currently recruiting for an...
NEC Applications Specialists
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £45,000 - £60,000
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
Multiple NEC Systems Analysts needed on a Permanent basis for a large social housing provider. This is a great time to join, as the...
Unit 4 System Administrator
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £37,923 - £41,812
- Location
- x, United Kingdom
Job Title: Systems Analyst – Unit4 ERPx Location: Oxford / Cambridge / Lancaster region (Hybrid – 1–2 days onsite per week) Contract:...
FAQs
What does a JavaScript Developer do?
A JavaScripter works across various specialisms including Frontend, Backend, Fullstack or specific JavaScript frameworks like React, Node, Angular or Vue. They build, maintain and optimise interactive web applications and websites. Their responsibilities include writing clean code, debugging, implementing UI, managing API integrations and cross-browser compatibility.
What qualifications do I need?
To get a job in this field you typically need a foundation in computer science or web development, though degrees aren’t necessary. Many successful JavaScripters are self-taught or have done coding bootcamps. Practical experience through personal projects, internships or junior roles is valuable training. Certifications in JavaScript frameworks or libraries can be helpful but a strong portfolio showing your skills is often more important.
How long does it take to become a JavaScript professional?
The path varies greatly depending on your learning approach. Coding bootcamps can give you a foundation in 3-6 months, university degrees take about 3 years. Most employers look for at least 1-2 years of experience so the full journey takes 2-4 years. Continuous learning is essential as JavaScript frameworks and best practices change fast.
What skills are required?
Core JavaScript, HTML, CSS. Knowledge of React, Vue.js, Node.js. Git, testing, responsive design and browser dev tools are all useful. Problem solving, attention to detail, good communication skills to work with designers, product managers and other developers.
What are main areas of work?
Frontend (user interfaces), backend (Node.js), fullstack, mobile (React Native) and e-commerce solutions. There are also corporate websites to complex web applications, online retail platforms and progressive web apps.
What’s the job outlook?
Very good. JavaScript is one of the most used languages and as all businesses big and small invest in their online presence the demand for JavaScript Developers will be strong for the foreseeable future.
What’s the typical remuneration for a JavaScript Developer?
The average salary varies depending on expertise, experience and location. In the United Kingdom, entry level positions start at approximately £30,000 per annum. Mid-level Developers £40,000-£60,000, Senior Developers or specialists in high demand frameworks £70,000-£90,000 or more, especially in London and other tech hubs.
What are the career progression opportunities?
Senior Developer, Lead Developer, Technical Architect. Many JavaScript Developers move into engineering management, specialise in a particular framework or transition into consultancy roles. Some start their own development agencies or work as freelancers for more flexibility. Learning new frameworks and technologies can really boost your career.
Why is continued learning important?
You need to stay up to date with the fast-moving JavaScript ecosystem, new frameworks, libraries and best practices. The field changes quickly because of major updates to popular frameworks and new tools come out regularly. Staying current means, you can deliver modern, efficient solutions and stay competitive in the job market.
