UX/UI Developer
6 days ago
Birmingham
Join Metro – Where Innovation Meets Logistics Excellence At Metro, we don’t just move freight - we move boundaries. Powered by cutting-edge technology and driven by passionate people, we deliver world-class import/export solutions across air, ocean, and road freight, as well as supply chain management and specialist services in retail, manufacturing, automotive and chemical sectors amongst others. We’re looking for UX/UI Developer to join our high-performing team based at our Birmingham Business Park HQ. The UX/UI Frontend Developer will support the development and delivery of key strategic digital products. The role focuses on modernising and enhancing user interfaces across business-critical platforms, with a strong emphasis on user-centred design, performance, and accessibility. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love solving problems, and want to be part of a company that values innovation and growth - this is your next career move. What You’ll Be Doing As part of our Technical Solutions team, your role will include: • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into effective UI solutions, • Design, build, and maintain user interfaces for new and existing applications, • Champion UI/UX best practices, accessibility standards, and responsive design, • Ensure technical feasibility and consistency of UI/UX designs, • Continuously improving frontend performance, usability, and maintainability, • Stay current with emerging UI technologies, frameworks, and design patterns, • Experiment with and evaluate new frontend tools and approaches What You’ll Bring We’re looking for someone who’s not just experienced, but passionate about what you do. You’ll need: • 5+ years' experience in a frontend or software engineering role, • Strong experience building modern web applications using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and TypeScript, • Commercial experience with Angular (v12 or above), • Experience using UI component libraries such as DevExpress / DevExtreme, • Understanding of the full software development lifecycle in Agile environments, • Experience consuming RESTful APIs and working with OpenAPI / Swagger, • Knowledge of browser compatibility, performance optimisation, and accessibility standards, • Experience with Git-based source control and CI/CD pipelines, • Working knowledge of Azure App Services and modern cloud-hosted applications, • A proactive, team-oriented mindset with great time management., • Enthusiasm, flexibility, and self-motivation., • Comfortable working in an Agile, delivery-focused team Why Metro? We believe in rewarding our people. Here’s a selection of what you’ll enjoy: • Discretionary bi-annual bonus – because your success drives ours., • Health & wellness perks – including gym discounts, retail offers, and more., • Health cash plan – supporting your wellbeing., • Octopus EV car scheme – drive electric, drive smart., • Free parking – no stress, no cost., • Respectful, inclusive culture – where your voice matters., • Training & development – grow with us, every step of the way. Plus, You’ll Enjoy: • Career Mobility & Growth – We actively promote from within and offer clear pathways to progress into senior roles or explore other departments., • Cross-Training Opportunities – Expand your skillset by working across different freight modes and supply chain functions., • Fast-Paced, High-Impact Work – Be part of a team that thrives on energy, agility, and delivering results under pressure., • Make a Global Impact – Help major international brands deliver on time, every time - your work keeps global supply chains moving., • Tech-Driven Efficiency – Work with industry-leading systems like Cargowise and MVT to streamline operations and reduce manual tasks.