- Company Name
- Public Sector Resourcing
- Job Title
- Front End Developer
- Job Description
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Job Title: Front End Developer
Role Summary
Lead design and development of greenfield web applications using Next.js and TypeScript, driving test automation, accessibility, performance, and secure deployment within fast‑paced, CI/CD environments.
Expectations
- Deliver high‑quality, scalable UI solutions for a large user base.
- Champion automated testing, continuous delivery, and DevOps practices.
- Mentor teammates, influence coding standards, and contribute to agile delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and maintain front‑end applications with Next.js, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, and Sass.
- Implement automated test suites using Playwright; ensure quality releases via GitLab CI.
- Design accessible, performant UIs adhering to WCAG, Core Web Vitals, and performance best practices.
- Rapidly prototype concepts for test‑and‑learn experimentation.
- Collaborate with back‑end teams (Spring Boot, Java) on API integration, WebSockets, and asynchronous messaging.
- Containerise services with Docker, deploy to Kubernetes, and monitor with Sentry or equivalent.
- Integrate cookieless analytics for A/B testing while safeguarding security (XSS, CSRF, CSP) and data privacy.
- Coach peers on front‑end strategy, tooling, and Agile delivery.
Required Skills
- Expert proficiency in Next.js and TypeScript.
- Strong command of HTML5, CSS3, and Sass.
- Extensive experience in unit and integration test automation.
- Proven ability to build greenfield projects and set up new codebases.
- Deep knowledge of web accessibility standards and best practices.
- Solid performance optimisation skills: Core Web Vitals, caching, image optimisation.
- Familiarity with Playwright, GitLab CI, Docker, Kubernetes, and error logging tools (e.g., Sentry).
- Experience with WebSocket and message‑driven architecture.
- Agile mindset and proactive problem‑solving.
Required Education & Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Certifications in relevant technologies (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Front‑End Developer, AWS Certified Developer) preferred but not mandatory.
Manchester, United kingdom
Hybrid
27-09-2025