Front-End Developer

As a Front-End Developer at Oak, you will be tasked with crafting responsive and interactive browser experiences and mobile-first applications. You will participate in developing innovative features, coding in JavaScript (ES6), TypeScript (3+), CSS3, and HTML5. Additionally, you will optimize applications for speed and scalability, enrich our UI framework with reusable code, and establish best practices within the team.

Candidates for the Front-End Developer role at Oak should possess strong proficiency in JavaScript and its frameworks, along with solid CSS3 and HTML5 skills. Experience with Azure DevOps and understanding of unit testing, end-to-end testing, and integration testing are also essential. Familiarity with modern technologies like VueJS 2, React, and SASS/SCSS is highly desirable.

The culture at Oak is centered around trust, encouragement, and support. We prioritize diversity and inclusion, valuing every individual’s contributions. As a Front-End Developer, you'll be a part of an engaged team that fosters personal and professional growth, where your voice and ideas are actively heard and respected.

Front-End Developers at Oak enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including a laptop, training and development opportunities, 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, as well as discretionary days. Additional perks include pension and life insurance, health insurance, gym contributions, travel allowances, and engaging social events to encourage team bonding.

Yes, Oak is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, age, or any other characteristic. We actively promote equal opportunities and strive to cultivate a respected and fair environment for all employees.

In your response, highlight specific projects where you've successfully utilized JavaScript frameworks. Talk about the challenges you faced and how you overcame them, and emphasize your familiarity with both traditional frameworks like VueJS 2 and modern ones like React.

Discuss techniques such as minimizing HTTP requests, utilizing lazy loading, optimizing images, and employing caching strategies. Reference your specific experience and the measurable results you achieved through these optimizations.

Explain your coding process, emphasizing principles like DRY (Don't Repeat Yourself) and modularization. Share examples of how reusable components have streamlined your workflow in past projects.

Mention tools and techniques you use, like testing frameworks and browser compatibility checkers. Provide examples of past experiences where you had to troubleshoot specific compatibility issues.

Reflect on a particular situation where you received constructive feedback and how you integrated it effectively into your project. Highlight the importance of collaboration and adaptability in your role.

Discuss the testing frameworks and tools you prefer, such as Jest for unit tests and Playwright for end-to-end testing. Share your process for ensuring the quality and reliability of your code through rigorous testing.

Talk about your time management skills and how you prioritize tasks. Provide an example of a project that required both speed and quality, and discuss how you balanced these demands.

Emphasize your commitment to user-centered design principles. Discuss how you ensure that UX considerations inform your coding decisions, leading to polished, interactive experiences.

Share the resources you rely on, such as online courses, community workshops, or forums. Discuss how continuous learning has positively impacted your work as a Front-End Developer.

Describe how you have utilized Azure DevOps in managing projects, collaborating with team members, and tracking progress. Share specific examples that demonstrate your proficiency with these tools.