UI Developer Contract
Description
Hybrid: 3 Days On-Site (Central London)
Our client is embarking on a greenfield digital platform build and is seeking a highly skilled UI Developer to join the team. You will play a central role in defining the front-end architecture, UI foundations, and engineering standards for an entirely new external-facing web application.
This is a hands-on engineering position where you will influence technical decisions from day one and shape the long-term front-end system. Youll work closely with product, design, and back-end teams to deliver a robust, secure, and scalable user experience.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the development of UI components using React and Redux in a modern front-end environment.
Implement server-side rendering (SSR) for performance, SEO, and secure rendering needs.
Define the front-end architecture, including:
1. module structure
2. feature boundaries
3. reusable UI patterns
4. scalable project structure
5. code organisation and foundations
6. Establish and enforce best practices for:
7. linting & formatting
8. code quality
9. component standards
10. performance optimization
11. Ensure the UI is built with security-first principles, including:
12. MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication) integration
13. secure session handling
14. mitigation of common security vulnerabilities