Senior Front End Developer Job at AKQA (Auckland

Senior Front End Developer

AKQA

Location:
New Zealand , Auckland – Tāmaki Makaurau

Category:
IT - Software Development

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Not provided

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Job Description:

At AKQA (part of WPP), our Technology Discipline sets the standard for craft and technical excellence, delivering innovative, scalable, and high-quality digital products. This role will be focused on developing and optimising web applications, contributing to the creation of digital experiences that enable our world-class clients to succeed. As a Senior Front End Developer, you’ll gain wide-ranging experience working across New Zealand and international brands. You’ll build engaging, performant, and accessible websites and applications, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver strategic and technically sound solutions. You’ll contribute to building technology that is both groundbreaking in thinking and execution, while continuously developing your skills across modern frameworks and tools. At AKQA Auckland, you’ll work in an innovative and inclusive culture, surrounded by some of the brightest minds in their fields. You’ll have the opportunity to strengthen not only your development expertise but also your knowledge of modern technologies, accessibility, and performance optimisation. We are committed to supporting your career growth and work/life balance through a collaborative and flexible working environment.

Job Responsibility:

Develop and optimise web applications
Contribute to the creation of digital experiences
Build engaging, performant, and accessible websites and applications
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver strategic and technically sound solutions
Contribute to building technology that is both groundbreaking in thinking and execution
Continuously develop skills across modern frameworks and tools

Requirements:

Strong foundation in HTML5, CSS3, SCSS/Sass, and BEM methodology
Proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript
Experience with React (preferred), or frameworks such as Next.js or Vue.js
Strong skills in UI layout and responsive web development
Understanding of web accessibility standards (W3C)
Experience working with GraphQL and APIs
Familiarity with browser testing across Mac/PC and modern browsers
Experience with CMS platforms (highly regarded)
Knowledge of SEO principles and performance optimisation
Exposure to backend technologies such as Node.js, .NET, or PHP (nice to have)
Ability to interpret Figma designs and translate them into high-quality frontend builds
Familiarity with design tools such as Figma and Photoshop
Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality output
Highly motivated, proactive, and eager to learn new technologies
Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
Strong communication skills
Organised and productive approach to work
Passion for creating engaging and accessible digital experiences

Nice to have:

Exposure to backend technologies such as Node.js, .NET, or PHP
Experience with CMS platforms (highly regarded)

What we offer:

Supporting career growth and work/life balance through a collaborative and flexible working environment

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 23, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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