JavaScript Developer Jobs
Browse the latest JavaScript developer roles in the UK.
Latest roles
Full stack Developer
- Type
- Contract
- Salary
- £575 - Per Day
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
Contract Full Stack JavaScript/TypeScript Developer Contract Length: 6 monthsIR35 Status: Inside IR35Rate: £550–600 per dayLocation: Hybrid...
Mid Level Front End Engineer
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £50,000 - £65,000
- Location
- Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Role: Mid Level Front End Engineer Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 Location: Remote, UK Only Tech stack includes: React, Typescript, Redux,...
Mid Software Engineers
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £50,000 - £60,000
- Location
- Leeds , United Kingdom
Mid Level Software Developers Needed | SaaS | One day per month - Yorkshire | £50,000-£60,000 + Flexibility We’re hiring on behalf of an...
QA Engineer Team Lead
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £33,709 - £48541.68
- Location
- Wakefield, United Kingdom
We are seeking an experienced QA Engineer Team Lead to join our growing team in Prague. This full-time position offers a competitive annual...
Senior Engineering Manager
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £110,000 - £150,000
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
Senior Engineering Manager is required to join a rapidly expanding B2B SaaS scaleup company. The company went through Series A funding...
Full Stack Engineer (BE Lean)
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £70,000 - £80,000
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
Role: Senior Full Stack Engineer (Back End Lean) Salary range: £70,000 - £80,000 Location: UK Remote Tech stack includes: Node.js,...
Senior Backend Engineer
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £80,000 - £90,000
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
Role: Senior Backend Engineer Salary range: £80,000 – £90,000 Location: Hybrid, 2 days pw, London Tech stack includes: Node.js, TypeScript,...
Backend Engineer
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £60,000 - £70,000
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
Role: Mid - Senior Backend Engineer Salary range: £70,000 – £80,000 Location: Hybrid, 2 days pw, London Tech stack includes: Node.js,...
Senior Front End Developer
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £80,000 - £90,000
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
Role: Senior Front End Engineer Salary range: £75,000 - £90,000 Location: Remote, UK Tech stack includes: React, TypeScript, Next.js, As a...
Senior Dynamics 365 Developer
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £90,000 - £100,000
- Location
- ., United Kingdom
Senior D365 Engineer - 12-Month Fixed Contract (Fully Remote, UK) Salary: Up to £90,000 The Role We’re looking for a Senior D365 Engineer...
iOS Developer
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £65,000 - £75,000
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
Are you a skilled Mid to Senior iOS Developer ready to excel in a dynamic, fast-paced environment? We are looking for a talented iOS...
Senior Software Engineer
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £90,000 - £100,000
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our dynamic team in the financial services sector, based...
Senior Frontend Developer
- Type
- Contract
- Salary
- £580 - Per Day
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
Title: Senior Frontend Developer Rate: £580/Day IR35 Status: Outside IR35 Length: 6 Months Tech: React, TypeScript We are seeking an...
Senior Full Stack Engineer
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £80,000 - £100,000
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
Role(s): x1 Senior Full Stack / Backend Engineer Salary range: 80-100k (GBP) UK remote (occasional travel to London for team meetups) Tech...
Senior Software Engineer (German Speaking)
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £70,000 - £100,000
- Location
- Melbourne, - None Specified -
(Client) is a new way to buy and sell power, designed for a world powered by renewable energy. We give customers direct access to the...
Full Stack Engineer
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £60,000 - £80,000
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
Role: Full Stack Engineer (BE Lean) Salary range: 60,000 - 80,000 (+ stock options) Location: Remote (must be willing to travel for...
Salesforce Developer (CG Cloud)
- Type
- Contract
- Salary
- £650 - Per Day
- Location
- London , United Kingdom
We are seeking a skilled Salesforce Developer with strong expertise in Consumer Goods Cloud to join our team on a dynamic project within...
Senior Full Stack Engineer
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £100,000 - £140,000
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
Role: Senior Full Stack Engineer (FE or BE focussed) Salary range: 90-140k (+equity) Location: x3 days pw onsite in Central London...
Senior iOS Developer
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £85,000 - £95,000
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
Senior iOS Engineer (SDK & App) Hybrid – 1 day/week in Central London | UK-based | Permanent Are you an experienced iOS developer...
Infrastructure Engineer
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £65,000 - £65,000
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
An exciting opportunity has been announced to work with us as we gear up for exciting change & transformation in our IT department....
Product Engineer
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £70,000 - £100,000
- Location
- N/a, United Kingdom
Role: Product Engineer Salary range: 70 - 100k (+ equity) Location: x3 days pw - Central London (Mon, Tues & Fri) Tech stack includes:...
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.
