Front End Developer

Front End Developer

Posted 1 day ago by TXP

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Negotiable
Inside
Onsite
Telford, UK
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Agile Methodology Application Programming Interface (API) Authentications Back End (Software Engineering) Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) File Servers Front End (Software Engineering) GraphQL Image Optimisation JavaScript (Programming Language) Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework) Lazy Loading Material-UI Progressive Enhancement React.js RESTful API Server-Side Software Development TypeScript Web Applications Workflows

Summary: We're seeking a talented Front End Developer for a 6-month contract in Telford, working on a large-scale government digital service project. The role involves building modern user interfaces using React and Next.js while ensuring compliance and accessibility. The position requires on-site work for two days a week and is classified as inside IR35. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in public sector projects.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop & Maintain Front End Applications: Build and enhance modern web apps using React and Next.js.
  • Server Side Rendering (SSR) & API Integration: Implement SSR and integrate APIs effectively using Next.js.
  • Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with UX/UI designers, Business Analysts, and Back End engineers to deliver high-quality features.
  • Follow Standards: Ensure the design and accessibility standards align with the GOV.UK Design System and WCAG 2.1 AA.
  • Write Reusable Code: Produce clean, maintainable, and modular code and reusable components.
  • Testing: Write unit and integration tests using tools like Jest and React Testing Library to ensure robust functionality.
  • Agile Participation: Engage in code reviews, stand-ups, and other agile processes for continuous improvement.

Key Skills:

  • React.js Expertise: Strong hands-on experience with React.js and React Hooks.
  • Proficient in Next.js: Experience with Next.js (including routing, SSR, static generation, and data fetching).
  • JavaScript & TypeScript: Solid understanding of modern JavaScript (ES6+) and TypeScript.
  • API Experience: Hands-on experience with RESTful APIs or GraphQL.
  • CSS Expertise: Strong CSS skills (Tailwind, CSS Modules, SCSS, etc.).
  • Accessibility & Responsive Design: Knowledge of accessibility best practices and designing for responsiveness.
  • Agile & CI/CD: Familiarity with agile delivery and continuous integration/continuous deployment workflows.
  • Testing Skills: Experience with unit and component testing (Jest, React Testing Library).

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Telford

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: on-site

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Front End Developer

Telford 2 days a week on site

6 months contract

Inside IR35

The ideal candidate will have a background in public sector

We're seeking a talented and experienced Front End Developer to join a large-scale government digital service project. You'll be at the forefront of building modern, scalable, and high-performance user interfaces using React and Next.js, while ensuring compliance, security, and accessibility in a government-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop & Maintain Front End Applications: Build and enhance modern web apps using React and Next.js.

  • Server Side Rendering (SSR) & API Integration: Implement SSR and integrate APIs effectively using Next.js.

  • Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with UX/UI designers, Business Analysts, and Back End engineers to deliver high-quality features.

  • Follow Standards: Ensure the design and accessibility standards align with the GOV.UK Design System and WCAG 2.1 AA.

  • Write Reusable Code: Produce clean, maintainable, and modular code and reusable components.

  • Testing: Write unit and integration tests using tools like Jest and React Testing Library to ensure robust functionality.

  • Agile Participation: Engage in code reviews, stand-ups, and other agile processes for continuous improvement.


Required Skills & Experience

  • React.js Expertise: Strong hands-on experience with React.js and React Hooks.

  • Proficient in Next.js: Experience with Next.js (including routing, SSR, static generation, and data fetching).

  • JavaScript & TypeScript: Solid understanding of modern JavaScript (ES6+) and TypeScript.

  • API Experience: Hands-on experience with RESTful APIs or GraphQL.

  • CSS Expertise: Strong CSS skills (Tailwind, CSS Modules, SCSS, etc.).

  • Accessibility & Responsive Design: Knowledge of accessibility best practices and designing for responsiveness.

  • Agile & CI/CD: Familiarity with agile delivery and continuous integration/continuous deployment workflows.

  • Testing Skills: Experience with unit and component testing (Jest, React Testing Library).


Nice to Have

  • Remix Framework: Experience with Remix, including routing and data loaders.

  • GOV.UK Design System: Familiarity with the GOV.UK Design System and its components.

  • Authentication Flows: Knowledge of authentication flows like NextAuth or OAuth2.

  • Performance Optimisation: Understanding of techniques such as lazy loading and image optimisation.

  • Front End Security: Awareness of Front End security practices (eg, XSS, Content Security Policies).

  • MUI (Material-UI): Experience with MUI React component library.

  • End-to-End Testing: Experience with modern E2E frameworks like Playwright.

  • SSR Focused Development: A deep understanding of Server Side rendering and progressive enhancement in web applications.

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