🎨 FRONT-END DEVELOPER (M/F)

Front-end developers design and develop the web interfaces that users interact with: websites, SaaS applications, and e-commerce platforms. In 2026, the role will center on JavaScript/TypeScript and the React, Vue 3, and Angular frameworks, with a strong emphasis on performance, accessibility, and code quality.

🎯 Tasks

• Develop high-performance, responsive interfaces based on mockups (Figma) and a design system.
• Consume APIs (REST, GraphQL) and manage complex application states.
• Ensure performance (Core Web Vitals), accessibility (WCAG/RGAA), and technical SEO.
• Write automated tests (unit, component, end-to-end).
• Work closely with product designers, product managers, and back-end developers on a daily basis.

🛠️ Skills & Tech Stack 2026

• Languages: TypeScript (now the standard), JavaScript ES2024+, HTML, modern CSS.
• Frameworks: React 19 / Next.js, Vue 3 / Nuxt, Angular (signals), Svelte.
• Ecosystem: TanStack Query, Zustand, Pinia, Tailwind CSS, Storybook.
• Testing: Vitest, Playwright, Cypress.
• Tools: Vite, Git, CI/CD, AI code assistants (Copilot, Cursor) used judiciously.

⚠️ jQuery, AngularJS, and Backbone.js are no longer required skills: they’re only encountered in legacy projects undergoing migration.

💰 2026 Salaries (as reported in France)

• Junior (ages 0–2): 38–45 k€
• Experienced (3–5 years): 45–60 k€
• Senior / Lead (5+ years of experience): 60–85 k€
• Freelance: Daily rate of €400–650, depending on experience and technology stack.

🔍 Not to be confused with

The web integrator (HTML/CSS without application logic), the full-stack developer (front-end + back-end), andthe UI designer (visual design, no production code).

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

React or Vue for hiring? JavaScript/TypeScript fundamentals are key: a good developer can switch from one framework to another in a matter of weeks.

Is AI replacing front-end developers? No: it speeds up code production, but architecture, quality, performance, and product vision remain highly sought-after human skills.

📈 Trends

Lead Front-End Developer, Front-End Architect, Full-Stack Developer, Engineering Manager.