What You'll Do

Set front-end technical direction across complex programmes or multiple delivery workstreams and coordinate leads and developers towards shared outcomes.
Own the front-end development approach, coding standards, component strategy, branching model, review practices and definition of done.
Design scalable application architecture, component boundaries, routing, state management, data access and micro-frontend patterns where appropriate.
Remain hands-on with implementation, code review, complex defect resolution and performance optimisation.
Guide integration with REST or GraphQL services, authentication, analytics, content management platforms and third-party libraries.
Establish responsive design, cross-browser compatibility, accessibility and design-system implementation practices.
Coordinate CI/CD automation, environment configuration, quality gates, versioning and release readiness.
Validate estimates and technical approaches, ensuring plans include appropriate testing, security and risk mitigation.
Identify technical or delivery risks early, propose options and escalate quickly when required.
Coach front-end leads and senior engineers through architecture reviews, design governance and structured technical guidance.
Serve as a trusted technical adviser for senior clients, programme leadership, product, UX, back-end and QA teams.
Lead front-end contributions to discovery, solutioning, proposals, technical roadmaps and practice initiatives.

Required Skills & Experience

10+ years of progressive front-end development experience with a proven record of leading React.js, Next.js or Angular delivery.
Deep expertise in JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, SCSS, Tailwind CSS, jQuery and modern browser behaviour.
Strong hands-on experience with React.js and Next.js, including hooks, component composition, routing, server-side rendering, static generation, data fetching and state management such as Redux Toolkit, Context or comparable approaches.
Strong working experience with Angular, including components, services, RxJS, routing, forms, dependency injection and change detection.
Experience designing modular, testable and maintainable front-end architectures, including monorepos, shared libraries or micro-frontends where suitable.
Ability to evaluate frameworks and libraries, define upgrade strategies and manage compatibility, dependency and technical-debt risks.

Experience implementing responsive interfaces from design specifications and collaborating effectively with UX and visual design teams.
Strong knowledge of WCAG-aligned accessibility, semantic HTML, keyboard navigation and assistive-technology considerations.
Experience with browser developer tools, performance profiling, Core Web Vitals, bundle optimisation, lazy loading, caching and rendering performance.
Understanding of front-end security practices, including secure authentication flows, input handling, dependency hygiene and common web risks.

Strong unit, integration and end-to-end testing practices using Jest, React Testing Library, Jasmine, Karma, Cypress, Playwright or comparable tools.
Experience with Git-based workflows, pull-request governance, package management and CI/CD pipelines.
Ability to validate estimates, plan technical delivery and ensure adequate automated testing and risk mitigation.
Experience working in Agile delivery and communicating decisions, trade-offs, risks and recommendations clearly to clients and stakeholders.
Nice to Have
Experience with other modern web delivery models and progressive web applications.
Experience with design systems, Storybook, component documentation and visual regression testing.
Exposure to Node.js, backend-for-frontend patterns, cloud platforms and content management systems.
Experience with web analytics, experimentation, personalisation, observability and production telemetry.
Knowledge of e-commerce, search, payments or high-traffic consumer digital platforms.

Hands-on lead developer who can direct a front-end team while remaining close to architecture, critical code and delivery risk.
Calm, accountable leader who can navigate ambiguity, crucial conversations and changing priorities.
Strong architectural judgement with the ability to explain trade-offs and influence implementation.
Proactive risk manager who validates estimates and introduces practical mitigation.
Client-focused communicator who builds technical rapport and recommends clear solutions.
People-focused technical lead who develops senior and junior engineers, builds succession capability and maintains consistent engineering standards.
Why Join Us?
Work on enterprise-grade web products and digital transformation programmes.
Collaborate with experienced product, design, engineering and client teams.
Grow through hands-on delivery, knowledge sharing and modern front-end engineering practices.
Join a flexible, inclusive and high-performing engineering culture.

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