Front-End Developer

  • Amentum
  • City, Newcastle Upon Tyne
  • 25/05/2026
Full time Information Technology Telecommunications

Job Description

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a Front-End Developer to join our progressive Informatics team. You will be working with a range of data capture, analysis and visualisation technologies to support our organisation's objectives and client challenges. With exposure to an expanding range of market sectors, you will deliver dynamic, innovative solutions to internal and external clients.

Key responsibilities
  • Developing innovative solutions to address client challenges.
  • Creative design and delivery of digital products and solutions.
  • Management and analysis of Geospatial data.
  • Collaboration with team members to deliver and expand capabilities.
  • Maintaining our high standards of accuracy and integrity.
  • Staying up to date with latest software engineering trends and technology within different industries.
Skills and Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in GIS, Informatics, IT or a related field (2:1 minimum).
  • Strong front-end development skills (JavaScript, HTML5, CSS).
  • Experience using modern JavaScript frameworks such as React, Vue, or Angular (React preferred).
  • Expertise with web mapping libraries, such as ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript, OpenLayers or Leaflet.
  • Experience developing REST APIs and integrating geospatial services into front-end applications.
  • Competence in server-side development using languages such as Python, Node.js, or .NET.
  • Experience with version control (Git or equivalent).
  • A strong background in the use of GIS software, ideally ESRI product suite.
  • Experience in geospatial software and task automation withing FME and/or python.
  • Strong experience with spatial databases, including ESRI Enterprise Geodatabases (SDE) and PostgreSQL/PostGIS.
  • Understanding of GIS service architectures, including ESRI services (MapServer, FeatureServer, ImageServer) and OGC-compliant services (WMS, WFS, WMTS, WCS, Features API etc).
  • Hands on experience developing within ArcGIS Enterprise Experience Builder.
  • Familiarity with GeoServer, MapServer, or other equivalent open source GIS servers.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, building strong relationships based on mutual trust and respect.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Driven and motivated to succeed, with a high level of personal accountability.
What else we provide
  • A flexible workstyle, embracing a hybrid working pattern and supporting those who need to balance work/life commitments a bit differently than others.
  • Free single medical cover and digital GP service.
  • Reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships.
  • An inclusive and diverse work environment, embracing the variety of disciplines, cultures, backgrounds and lifestyles of our employees through our Employee Networks.
  • A focus on safety, health, and wellbeing, prioritising our people through a supportive culture and positive mental health champion network.
Compensation Details

GBP

Benefits Overview
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
  • Educational reimbursement
  • Parental leave
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Tax-saving options
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

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