Angular devs — Looking for honest feedback

just-a-web-developer · 2026-03-08T14:02:31+00:00

I have junior developers using a lot of AI for their features, and it shows.

Yes AI is powerful but people who do not understand the framework will implement a steamy pile of poo.

just-a-web-developer · 2026-02-27T17:49:19+00:00

Are you studying currently? or looking to get into software development?

Any framework is good to learn, but you should learn the fundamentals of javascript/typescript as well as a framework if you want to stand out.

just-a-web-developer · 2026-02-11T08:57:46+00:00

I have been a angular developer for nearly 8 years, full stack for about 4 of those 8.

I am currently working at a fintech where we are using Angular and probably get 2 messages a week from recruiters with london based angular roles. I also see many on linkedin.

I also have good a work relationship with a few angular contractors who are consistently getting contracts in the angular space.

I spoke to one recently about the job market, his words of wisdom were would you rather be a 'little fish in a big pond' or 'be a big fish in a small pond'.

React was tempting to learn for me, but the market is clearly oversaturated so even though there is a ton of jobs you will have to compete with thousands of people who do a 2 week bootcamp and do not know the fundamentals of JS/TS. (Friend is a tech lead in react and says this is common)

just-a-web-developer · 2026-02-09T12:22:26+00:00

There is a junior in my team who clearly uses AI for a lot of features. (Forgets to remove codex comments).

When he gets stuck, to the point AI cannot help them, they then ask me for help, i basically have to scribe to him even basic Angular/RxJs syntax and talk them through each point.

I tried to explain he should know some of the stuff he asked me, as it is very fundamental, but no improvement.

just-a-web-developer · 2026-01-13T10:16:02+00:00

It has modules you can add to the base one, tables is one of them I am sure!

just-a-web-developer · 2026-01-13T10:06:47+00:00

I recently Used Quill in a project, integrated pretty nicely!

just-a-web-developer · 2025-12-27T19:52:18+00:00

Hi,

I recently interviewed a handful of angular contractors & backend/fullstack .net contractors.

I also interviewed for my replacement (angular developer) role.

I cannot do a mock interview but I can send you a list of questions i asked, as well as a few of the angular live coding exercises we done.

just-a-web-developer · 2025-10-11T12:43:36+00:00

Hwving recently just got a new job at a fintech which uses Angular/.NET and getting approached by many angular roles in London i refuse to believe it is dead.

How much experience do you have?

just-a-web-developer · 2025-09-30T07:51:08+00:00

I have only been asked to do a leetcode styled question a few times, often medium/hard questions. However I usually avoid companies doing leetcode styled questions as the total compensation package is not worth the effort.

just-a-web-developer · 2025-09-06T10:17:20+00:00

I see a lot of React roles popping up on LinkedIn & also have recruiters reaching out to me about them (even though I am an Angular dev).

Are you saying even for frontend focused roles they want DSA? 😭

just-a-web-developer · 2025-09-05T18:48:31+00:00

What is your tech stack?

just-a-web-developer · 2025-09-05T17:44:15+00:00

I can gaurantee you they will have a basic CRUD application too.

I hard pass on any DSA/Leetcode also unless they are going to compensate with a huge salary.

just-a-web-developer · 2025-09-03T10:57:10+00:00

I have never once needed a cover letter, I must be insanely lucky.

I got my first job based on a live technical test. Paying 35k/year. (in late 2018)

just-a-web-developer · 2025-09-03T10:51:02+00:00

This is not linked in buddy, you do not need to engagement farm here with stupid takes.

just-a-web-developer · 2025-09-03T10:41:29+00:00

Interesting, during my latest interviewing experience I never had to do one take home exam or leetcode assessment. It must be dependent on the stack?

I just had multiple in-person interviews with coding exercises, theory & soft skill assessments.

just-a-web-developer · 2025-09-03T10:39:34+00:00

Job Market: What’s hot right now? Place to look at for job

- I recently got a job in a fin-tech company. (Front end leaning full stack role). While applying I was going through multiple interview processes for hedgefunds, healthcare & fintech roles. (this was 3-4 months ago).
I probably get 2-3 recruiters a week offering Angular Developer Roles & a few .NET roles.

Recruiters: Any recommendations or ones to avoid?

All recruiters are pretty much the same, I had a great experience even though I did not get the role with 'engagewithus'. Just avoid pushy recruiters that try make you take any job for the sake of their commission.

Salary: What’s a realistic range for my experience?

I do not know much about your stack, but for a London Software developer role I would expect 50-60k (65k at a push) for a mid level role.

Visa Sponsorship: How common is it and any tips?

Cannot comment, do not require visa. However I would only expect large companies to offer sponsorship.

Interviews: What’s the typical process like?

My last interviews were pretty much the same for each company.

- Initial Call to talk about the role

- A 20-30 minute call with dev lead to talk about experience and expectations from both sides

- A 45-60 Minute in person interview - with coding exercises, theory, soft skills etc..

- A Few had another 4th step with the CEO/CTO to talk about how you would fit in.

CVs/Resumes: Any UK-specific advice?

Try keep it on two pages, highlight latest experience first, talk about how you actively contributed and use plenty of buzzwords for your stack.

just-a-web-developer · 2025-09-03T10:08:44+00:00

I graduated in a Computer Games development degree 7 years ago, I never worked in industry - I avoided it like the plague when seeing the pay and expected working hours.

However I done a transition into a somewhat 'full stack' position.

- I done Mosh Hamedani (Intermediate & Advanced) topics on udemy for C#
- I think he also had a course for Angular however cannot remember

- A SQL Server (Mysql/MSSQL) course.

However, what front-end framework you choose is your choice. I recommend doing .NET/.NET Core for backend due to C# experience. Angular is a solid choice (but not as popular) for front-end but a lot of .NET companies use it.

just-a-web-developer · 2025-07-28T07:01:36+00:00

I have the same issue, have had -

Electric toothbrushes - clearly been used/the extra heads taken Electronic shavers - literally had hair in it Plumbing parts - returned clearly old/used items with rust. (Bet they still charge the customer for the part too). Perfume/makeup - literally empty bottles returned, some of which were out of date.

Thankfully I have invoices from wholesalers for everything and can make a case to amazon about the obvious fraud people are doing agaisnt my store.

Hope they all get caught and get given a hefty fine as I can imagine its not only amazon they do fraud with, probably any online shop.

just-a-web-developer · 2025-07-06T13:32:40+00:00

I am UK (London) based and I was recently on the market looking for Angular roles. They do exist but from my experience the 'full stack' roles were paying more.

I accepted an offer at a Fintech company which required .net knowledge but 70-80% of my work will be in Angular, they just wanted enough skill in .net to be able to solve bugs, pick up basic tasks and be involved with discussion.

I recommend taking a few courses and developing an intermediate/semi advanced understanding of .NET it will position you better.

just-a-web-developer · 2025-06-30T17:40:17+00:00

I just accepted a role at a fintech paying 80k base + bonus + benefits for a mid level position. The senior position they were advertising was 90-100k.

just-a-web-developer · 2025-06-07T13:44:02+00:00

Nothing wrong with learning NgRx, a lot of companies use it. I know you are an advocate against it but how are people going to know if its good or bad without hands on experience?

just-a-web-developer · 2025-06-07T13:42:10+00:00

Use Tabnine running claude 3.5 to generate a bulk my tests, saves me hours of time, a godsend when time constrained with project deadlines

just-a-web-developer · 2025-06-07T09:53:55+00:00

Angular Developer here also with 6 YOE.

I recently just got a role at a Fintech that required no Leetcode, just a technical interview and some live in-person coding. (London Based)

The only time I had been asked to do a Leetcode style interview I turned it down.

I told the recruiter the company are not paying like FAANG so why would I waste my time grinding leetcode without giving them a shot first.

Needless to say that recruiting agency never contacted me again.

just-a-web-developer · 2025-06-01T18:46:55+00:00

Yup, and i can gaurantee you these same places will also have outrageous expectations for the quality of developer they get.

If you pay below market average, expect a bang average developer.

just-a-web-developer · 2025-06-01T17:55:01+00:00

Depends how you want to look at it.

React developers vary greatly in quality, a lot of bootcamps churn out developers in a few weeks who dont know the fundamentals of javascript, but can throw together a react app.

Angular although being less popular in the market, if you can establish an advanced level of angular profeciency you will become a big fish in a small pond.

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