Howden is a collective – a group of talented and passionate people all around the world. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mindset, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 18,000 employees spanning over 100 countries.
People join Howden for many different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. It’s what sets us apart, and the reason our employees have been turning down headhunters for years. Whatever your priorities – work / life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering – you’ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.
The Role
We’re looking for a Front-End Web Developer to join our development team. This is a hands-on role where you’ll be involved in building and maintaining web applications, contributing to new projects, and collaborating with colleagues across the business.
What you'll be doing
Working as part of a small, collaborative development team.
Supporting and maintaining existing applications.
Building new web applications as part of ongoing projects.
Writing clean, maintainable code with a focus on cross-browser compatibility and responsive design.
Using automated testing where appropriate to ensure code quality.
Participating in all stages of the software development lifecycle.
Collaborating with other developers, stakeholders, and teams across the business.
Following coding standards and best practices.
What we’re looking for (Key Skills):
Strong expertise in the React framework, including Hooks (e.g. useState, useEffect), component-based architecture, and related libraries such as React Router and Redux.
Excellent understanding of JavaScript (ES6+) and TypeScript for building scalable and maintainable applications.
Proven experience in frontend UI development with a focus on usability, accessibility, and performance.
Strong grasp of core web technologies: HTML, CSS, SASS, NPM, and responsive design principles using modern layout systems like Flexbox and CSS Grid.
Skilled in API integration using Fetch or Axios for consuming RESTful services.
Proficient in using Git for version control and collaborative development.
Demonstrates best practices in coding standards, testing, performance optimisation, and security (e.g. protection against XSS/CSRF).
Experience with accessibility standards (ARIA, semantic HTML) and ensuring cross-browser compatibility.
Additional Beneficial Skills:
Experience writing unit and integration tests using tools like Jest and React Testing Library.
Familiarity with Agile methodologies and participation in team ceremonies (e.g. stand-ups, sprint reviews).
Proficient in using Jira or similar project management/ticketing tools.
Understanding of performance tuning techniques, such as lazy loading and code splitting.
A career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity – there is no one Howden type. Instead, we’re looking for individuals who share the same values as us:
Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new
We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges
We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond
We're committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs. Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours* or hybrid working*.
If you're excited by this role but have some doubts about whether it’s the right fit for you, send us your application – if your profile fits the role’s criteria, we will be in touch to assist in helping to get you set up with any reasonable adjustments you may require.
*Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.
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