Front-End Developer

Front-End Developer

Posted 1 day ago by Lucid Support Services Ltd

Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
England, United Kingdom

Summary: We're looking for an SC-Cleared Front-End Developer to contribute to a significant government project. The role is primarily remote, requiring weekly on-site visits to either Croydon or Manchester. The developer will work within an agile team to create user-friendly and accessible interfaces for essential digital services. The contract is for 3 months with a possibility of extension.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop high-quality, responsive Front End applications using React and TypeScript.
  • Collaborate closely with designers, Back End engineers, and product teams to deliver user-focused features.
  • Implement clean, maintainable code following best practices and accessibility standards.
  • Participate in code reviews, sprint ceremonies, and architectural discussions.
  • Contribute to Front End testing and quality assurance processes.
  • Ensure all work aligns with security, performance, and compliance requirements.

Key Skills:

  • Strong commercial experience with React
  • Proficiency in TypeScript and JavaScript (browser-based development)

Salary (Rate): £0 per hour

City: undetermined

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Front-End Developer - SC Cleared (3+ Month Contract)

Location: Remote, with weekly on-site visit to Croydon or Manchester hub
Clearance: Active SC Clearance required
Contract Length: 3 months + likely extension
Start Date: ASAP

Overview

We're seeking an SC-Cleared Front-End Developer to join a high-impact government project. This role is primarily remote, with occasional on-site collaboration (typically once per week) at either our Croydon or Manchester hub. You'll be working within an agile, cross-functional team to build intuitive, performant, and accessible user interfaces for critical digital services.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop high-quality, responsive Front End applications using React and TypeScript.
  • Collaborate closely with designers, Back End engineers, and product teams to deliver user-focused features.
  • Implement clean, maintainable code following best practices and accessibility standards.
  • Participate in code reviews, sprint ceremonies, and architectural discussions.
  • Contribute to Front End testing and quality assurance processes.
  • Ensure all work aligns with security, performance, and compliance requirements.

Required Skills

  • Strong commercial experience with React
  • Proficiency in TypeScript and JavaScript (browser-based development)

Nice-to-Have Skills

  • Experience with Playwright or similar tools for Front End testing
  • Familiarity with modern CI/CD pipelines
  • Understanding of secure development practices in government or regulated environments

Ideal Candidate Profile

  • Comfortable working in a remote-first environment with occasional travel
  • Strong communicator who can collaborate effectively with distributed teams
  • Detail-oriented, with a passion for building polished, user-centric interfaces
  • Proactive, adaptable, and able to work independently within an agile setup