Senior Frontend Developer

Role: Senior Developer Location : London (Hybrid) Tech: React, Svelte, JavaScript, GSAP, Three.js (bonus) Salary: Up to £80,000 plus benefits Are you interested in building interactive stories seen by millions? We’re working with one of the most recognisable media platforms globally, investing heavily in digital-first storytelling as part of a major growth strategy. This team sits at the centre of that, creating immersive, scroll-driven, visually rich experiences that shape the news agenda.

What you’ll be doing: Building high-impact, interactive stories for web and mobile Translating design concepts into fully realised, production-ready experiences Creating scroll-driven, animation-heavy storytelling pieces Working closely with designers, editors, and content teams in a fast-paced newsroom Helping define best practices and scalable systems for visual storytelling Mentoring junior developers and raising the bar across the team What they’re looking for: Strong frontend experience (React or Svelte) Deep JavaScript knowledge (ES6+, async patterns, performance) Experience building interactive/immersive web experiences Strong CSS skills (animations, layouts, micro-interactions) Experience with GSAP / ScrollTrigger Understanding of performance optimisation (bundle size, lazy loading, rendering) Experience working with APIs and dynamic data Nice to have: Three.js / WebGL Media experience Data visualisation The kind of person who thrives here: Comfortable working at a pace and under pressure Collaborative works closely with editorial and creative teams Creative thinker who can challenge and improve ideas Passion for storytelling, not just code