Senior Front-End Developer (VW06/10)

Senior Front End Developer

Hybrid working in Leeds or Newcastle - 3 days per week

Competitive Market Rate

We are seeking a Senior Front End Developer to join a team of expert Front End developers building accessible, user-focused digital services at scale. You'll work with Node.js, Express, React, and templating engines to deliver high-quality, GDS-compliant interfaces that make a real impact.

What you'll do

• Lead the design and development of reusable Front End patterns and components.
• Build accessible, high-performing UIs that work across devices and browsers.
• Work with modern web stacks - HTML, CSS, JavaScript (client & server), Node.js, Express, TypeScript, React.
• Support CI/CD pipelines, Docker deployments, and end-to-end testing (TDD/BDD).
• Mentor and coach developers, shaping best practice and standards across teams.
• Collaborate across the wider engineering and design community to drive innovation.

What we're looking for

• Proven experience building large-scale, high-traffic systems.
• Expertise in modern Front End frameworks and open-source technologies.
• Strong understanding of accessibility (WCAG) and progressive enhancement.
• Skilled in testing frameworks like Jest or Mocha.
• Experience integrating with APIs, databases (SQL/NoSQL), caching tools (Redis), and cloud platforms (AWS or Azure).
• Confident leading teams, setting direction, and promoting a collaborative, agile culture.

How to Apply

• Quote the Job Title and Reference Number in your application.
• Submit your CV in Word format.
• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis-early submission is recommended.

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If you do not hear from us within three working days, unfortunately your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion. Thank you for your interest in working with us.