Senior Front End Developer - #1762884

Senior Front-End Developer

Location: Leeds, UK (with flexibility to work remotely or from various UK office locations)

Salary: £57,000 – £64,000 per annum

Employment Type: Full-time

Sector: Digital Consultancy / Software Engineering

Overview

Our client, a user-focused digital consultancy, is seeking an experienced Senior Front-End Developer to join a multidisciplinary team delivering impactful digital services. The successful candidate will be a technical leader within their team, driving the front-end development of user-centred solutions while mentoring junior developers and contributing to continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical leadership on front-end software development, particularly in React and React Native
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to design and deliver scalable, accessible, and secure digital products
• Ensure robust development and deployment pipelines, resolving issues before they escalate
• Communicate clearly and confidently with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Support recruitment and contribute to the professional development of peers
• Represent the team and promote the client’s engineering practice through external engagements such as blogs or conferences

Required Experience and Skills

• Strong proficiency in React and React Native
• Comprehensive experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern front-end practices
• Understanding of web performance optimisation, accessibility standards, and web security principles
• Familiarity with containerisation tools such as Docker or Kubernetes
• Proven experience working with AWS services including Lambda, API Gateway, and Fargate
• Background in microservices design and integrating RESTful APIs
• Practical knowledge of Agile methodologies including Scrum, Kanban, and Test-Driven Development (TDD)
• Experience with infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM
• Skilled in using CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, AWS CodeBuild, Azure DevOps, or Atlassian suite
• Prior experience on public sector digital projects (e.g., GOV/NHS) is highly desirable

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary with clear progression potential within the role
• Pension scheme with employer contribution
• 25 days holiday plus public holidays
• Access to health, wellbeing, and lifestyle discounts via a flexible benefits scheme
• Life assurance, critical illness cover, and cycle-to-work scheme
• Salary sacrifice options including electric vehicles and additional holiday purchase
• Financial wellbeing support, volunteering days, and professional development opportunities
• Relocation support of up to £8,000 for those moving closer to a client office

Diversity and Inclusion

Our client is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. They actively encourage applications from underrepresented communities, including women, ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ individuals, neurodivergent professionals, and people with disabilities. Reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process are available upon request.