Front End Web Developer- 6months FTC

About 1st Formations

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.

• £18m annual revenue, including £9m ARR

• Over 1 million companies formed

• Certified B Corp and Carbon Neutral Business

• Forecast to grow 5x–10x over the next three years

The Role

We are looking for a Front-End Developer with strong React expertise to build and maintain high-quality, responsive user interfaces. This role focuses on developing and supporting scalable single-page applications, translating designs into clean, efficient code, and delivering seamless user experiences across devices. You will work closely with design and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment to optimise performance and maintain high development standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain front-end applications using React, modern JavaScript, HTML, and CSS

• Build scalable, component-based architectures for single-page applications

• Translate UI/UX designs into clean, efficient, and maintainable code

• Create responsive, accessible, and high-performing user interfaces across devices

• Optimise application performance and ensure cross-browser compatibility

• Collaborate with designers, developers, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality features

• Identify and resolve front-end issues with strong attention to detail

• Follow best practices in front-end development, including code quality and performance optimisation

• Contribute to continuous improvement of development processes and user experience

What we are looking for

• Strong experience with React and modern JavaScript (ES6+)

• Solid understanding of HTML, CSS, and component-based architecture

• Experience building and maintaining single-page applications

• Ability to translate designs into high-quality, production-ready code

• Strong understanding of responsive design and cross-device compatibility

• Familiarity with performance optimisation techniques

• Understanding of accessibility standards and best practices

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

• Experience with modern front-end tooling and workflows

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

• 6-month FTC with the possibility of extending

• Hybrid role (3 days office - 2 days remote)

• Real opportunities for progression as the business scales

• The chance to influence both customer experience and product development

• A culture that values ownership, impact, and continuous learning

Equal Opportunities

1st Formations is an equal opportunity employer and is 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.