A bit about the job:

In this role you will set and govern how the front-end of Aviva websites are built by driving forward the strategy, standards and tools used. You will provide expertise in both the core front-end languages of HTML, CSS and JavaScript along with the key subjects of accessibility, performance, security and compatibility. A key responsibility is ownership of Ion, the Aviva Design System, and working with a wide range of stakeholders to achieve the best results in its use. You will be proactive in researching and learning new technologies to enhance both the user and developer experience. This will include leading, building and supporting the wider front-end community to achieve your aims.

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

• The knowledge and ability to set and deliver a front-end strategy, along with the community, standards, processes, and tooling to achieve it.

• Expert knowledge in front-end languages and technologies, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript both client and server side, accessibility, performance, security and testing

• Ability to develop and promote relations with stakeholders, management, between teams and within them

• Strong problem-solving ability with a desire to always apply the simplest solution through agile delivery

• Desire to learn, prototype and apply new technologies by identifying issues and creating solutions

What you’ll get for this role:

• Starting salary from £50,000 (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)

• Generous pension (starting level Aviva contributes 8% when you contribute 2%)

• Eligibility for annual performance bonus

• Family friendly parental and carer’s leave

• 29 days holiday per year plus bank holidays and the option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days

• Up to 40% discount for Aviva products

• Brilliant flexible benefits including electric cars

• Aviva Matching Share Plan and Save As You Earn scheme

• 21 volunteering hours per year

Aviva is for everyone:

We are inclusive – we want applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Excited but not sure you tick every box? Research tells us that women, particularly, feel this way.  So, regardless of gender, why not apply. And if you’re in a job share just apply as a pair.

We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you.

Most of our people are smart working – spending around 60% of their time in our offices and 40% at home.

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We interview every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job. Once you’ve applied, please send us an email stating that you have a disclosed disability, and we’ll interview you.

We’d love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, please give Alice Neal a call on 07393469953 or send an email to alice.neal@aviva.com.