Web Developer (CMS Specialist)

Web Developer CMS
Remote (UK)

Salary: £35,000 - £50,000

About the Company
We are working with a leading UK pensions and insurance consulting and administration business. A FTSE 250 company, our client supports over 1,400 pension schemes, administers more than one million member accounts, and partners with insurance companies across the life and bulk annuities sector.

They are known for combining industry expertise with innovative technology solutions, offering a collaborative environment and strong focus on professional development.

About the Role
We are looking for a talented Web Developer (CMS Specialist) to join a growing IT Development and Delivery team. In this role, you will take ownership of developing and maintaining client-facing self-service websites, ensuring they are visually engaging, high-performing, and user-friendly.

You will act as the subject matter expert for CMS platforms, working closely with product owners, designers, and stakeholders to deliver seamless digital experiences. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a collaborative environment where innovation and continuous improvement are encouraged.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage, maintain, and enhance client websites built on CMS platforms (particularly Umbraco)
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues efficiently
• Implement new features and improve existing functionality
• Collaborate with digital teams and external design agencies
• Liaise with clients to understand requirements and provide updates
• Ensure websites are accessible, responsive, and optimised across devices
• Develop and maintain unit tests for software components
• Support automated testing processes and frameworks
• Manage CMS upgrades and ensure systems remain up to date
• Follow release processes, including producing release notes
• Monitor development progress and resolve production issues
• Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices

Skills & Experience

• Strong experience with CMS platforms, particularly Umbraco
• Solid understanding of Front End development, with some Back End knowledge
• Experience with JavaScript, C#, and .NET technologies
• Familiarity with ASP.NET Core MVC, Web API, and CMS-based solutions
• Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills
• Good eye for design and experience working with design teams
• Experience delivering responsive and accessible web solutions
• Familiarity with tools such as Azure DevOps or JIRA/Confluence
• Excellent communication skills, both technical and non-technical
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work in a fast-paced environment
• Experience within financial services or pension platforms is a plus, but not essential.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary (£35,000 - £50,000)
• Bonus or profit share scheme
• 25 days holiday
• Pension scheme
• Flexible benefits package (health, wellbeing, lifestyle, and protection)
• Life assurance
• Retail discounts and rewards platform
• Interest-free season ticket loan

Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted.

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