Senior Front End Developer at AKQA

About this role

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.

ROLE 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

QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS

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

We believe great work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach including required in-office days. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

AKQA is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

About WPP

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.

About AKQA

CORE VALUES Our founding values guide our work and the philosophy of our firm: Innovation – pioneering ideas combined with the application of technology, to achieve lasting improvements in performance for our clients. Service – outstanding service to our clients and colleagues, so we retain exceptional people and create trust-based relationships with clients. Quality – adhere to the highest professional standards and superior quality. Thought – recommending the best solutions through the most rigorous thinking process. TEAMWORK AKQA provides the highest quality ideas and innovation services to clients around the world. Our consistent track-record of results achieved for clients have set our firm apart. Through our focus on our core values, thought-leadership, rigorous delivery, and industry initiatives, AKQA is today one of the world’s most influential companies. Our goal is to become a high-performance environment where the most talented people flourish. With our perfectionist approach, people join AKQA for the opportunity to do the best work of their careers. We create digital products, services and immersive experiences that are useful, usable, delightful and enjoyed by milli...