I've used Copilot to give you an example of an average front-end web development recruitment message. From personal experience, this is how it they are in 2025. At the end of the day, the work itself will consist of applying small visual customisations to an existing CMS.
"Dive headfirst into the realms of React.js, Vue.js, and Angular for mind-blowing interfaces. Unleash the raw power of Svelte and Next.js for lightning-fast performance. Style with Tailwind CSS and code with TypeScript for ultra-modern, maintainable projects. Integrate GraphQL and WebAssembly for next-level data handling and execution. Build Progressive Web Apps (PWA) and leverage Server-Side Rendering (SSR) for out-of-this-world user experiences. Embrace the Jamstack architecture and Micro Frontends for infinitely scalable, modular applications. Focus on Component-Driven Development and Headless CMS for ultimate flexibility. Create Single Page Applications (SPA) with Responsive Design and CSS-in-JS for seamless adaptability. Master State Management with Redux, MobX, or Zustand. Supercharge your workflow with Automated Testing (Jest, Cypress) and CI/CD Pipelines. Prioritize Web Performance Optimization, Accessibility (a11y), and User Experience (UX) for top-tier applications. Implement Design Systems, Code Splitting, and Lazy Loading for hyper-efficient, user-friendly experiences. Join the vanguard of front-end development and shatter the boundaries of what’s possible!"
Here's some requirement sections from real frontend job postings on weworkremotely.com. Not putting them all here, but I clicked through a dozen and these seem representative.
Except for the mentions of next.js and one mention of AI assistants, these job postings could be from 2020 or even 2015.
Senior Frontend Developer at SimplyAnalytics
- 8+ years of professional software development experience on large, structured code bases using vanilla JavaScript (this is not a React, Angular, Node.js, or full-stack position)
- Strong UI development skills (CSS & HTML)
- Open to learning new technologies
- Self-starter who gets things done
- Attention to detail
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Frontend Developer at Nutrient
- Good knowledge of web technologies (e.g., HTML, CSS, React.js. Next.js, Javascript/jQuery, HTTP, REST, PHP, Cookies, DOM).
- Familiarity with UI frameworks (e.g., Bootstrap, Tailwind CSS).
- Familiarity and regular use of AI assisted IDEs like Cursor, Windsurf, Co-Pilot, etc.
- Manage and prioritize multiple concurrent projects, meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Have good communication skills and enjoy working with a passionate team and experience working on a globally distributed team.
- Have a well-rounded approach to problem solving, and understand the difference between when to apply a fix and when to refactor to remove a specific class of bugs.
- Experience integrating with various Marketing technologies and tools/APIs (e.g., Hubspot, Google Analytics, Salesforce, etc).
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Senior Frontend Software Engineer at Hopper
- Senior-level experience & familiarity with React
- The ability to effectively drive towards a solution in a thoughtful and creative manner
- The ability to work autonomously, iterate on solutions, and manage different contexts
- Dealt with ambiguity and can balance building out multiple features at once without jeopardizing the quality of the code
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Senior React Developer at SKYCATCHFIRE
- Expert-level React development
- Strong background in TypeScript and Next.js
- Using AI assistance tools to develop better software
- Experience building and maintaining large-scale applications
- Clear written communicator that prefers emails to meetings
- Portfolio showing systematic, well-structured work
"Dive headfirst into the realms of React.js, Vue.js, and Angular for mind-blowing interfaces. Unleash the raw power of Svelte and Next.js for lightning-fast performance. Style with Tailwind CSS and code with TypeScript for ultra-modern, maintainable projects. Integrate GraphQL and WebAssembly for next-level data handling and execution. Build Progressive Web Apps (PWA) and leverage Server-Side Rendering (SSR) for out-of-this-world user experiences. Embrace the Jamstack architecture and Micro Frontends for infinitely scalable, modular applications. Focus on Component-Driven Development and Headless CMS for ultimate flexibility. Create Single Page Applications (SPA) with Responsive Design and CSS-in-JS for seamless adaptability. Master State Management with Redux, MobX, or Zustand. Supercharge your workflow with Automated Testing (Jest, Cypress) and CI/CD Pipelines. Prioritize Web Performance Optimization, Accessibility (a11y), and User Experience (UX) for top-tier applications. Implement Design Systems, Code Splitting, and Lazy Loading for hyper-efficient, user-friendly experiences. Join the vanguard of front-end development and shatter the boundaries of what’s possible!"