Benefits
* Many training opportunities from classroom to e-learning, mentoring and coaching programs and the chance to gain industry recognized certifications
* Regular and frequent promotion opportunities to ensure you can drive and develop your career with us
* Feedback and checkpoints throughout the year
* Diversity & Inclusion as an essential and authentic component of our culture through our policies and process as well as our Employee Champion teams and support networks
* A culture where your ideas for growth and innovation are always welcome
* Internal recognition programs for peer‑to‑peer appreciation as well as from manager to employees
* Tools and policies to support your work‑life balance from flexible working approaches, sabbatical programs, paid paternity leave, maternity leave and an innovative maternity returners scheme
* More traditional benefits, such as 25 days holiday (in addition to public holidays), private medical, dental & optical cover, online shopping discounts, an Employee Assistance Program, life assurance and a group personal pension plan of an additional 5% of your base salary paid by us monthly to save for your future.
Responsibilities
* Lead the front‑end development of complex, user‑focused web applications using modern JavaScript frameworks such as React, Next.js, or Vue.js.
* Define scalable, maintainable technical architectures, patterns, and best practices for front‑end delivery across public sector projects.
* Serve as technical lead — setting direction, ensuring code quality, and aligning delivery with government and client objectives.
* Mentor and support junior and mid‑level developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and engineering excellence.
* Work closely with designers, backend engineers, DevOps teams, QA, and other partners to deliver robust, end‑to‑end digital services.
* Translate public sector business requirements into clear technical designs and, ultimately, intuitive user experiences.
* Design and lead the implementation of development workflows, CI/CD pipelines, testing strategies, and release processes.
* Communicate technical decisions, constraints, and trade‑offs effectively to IBM stakeholders and public sector clients.
Required Education
None
Preferred Education
Bachelors Degree
Required Technical and Professional Expertise
* Deep practical experience with modern JavaScript and its libraries and frameworks like React, Next.js, Vue.js or similar.
* Strong understanding of design systems, component libraries, and working closely with UX/UI teams.
* Proven track record in technical leadership roles, leading delivery teams in complex, multi‑environment projects.
* Strong understanding of front‑end architecture, including performance, security and compliance, accessibility, and scalability considerations.
* Experience defining the implementation of robust testing strategies (unit, integration, E2E) and managing quality in delivery pipelines.
* Strong understanding of DevOps practices and tooling relevant to front‑end development.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills — able to engage with clients, present solutions, and explain technical concepts clearly.
* Experience working in agile, cross‑functional teams, with an understanding of effective delivery methodologies.
* Outstanding problem‑solving skills and ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently.
Preferred Technical and Professional Experience
* Experience in consulting or client‑facing roles, ideally in a digital or enterprise environment.
* Familiarity with backend technologies (e.g., Node.js, APIs) and how front‑end integrates into broader systems.
* Exposure to cloud‑native architectures (e.g., AWS, Azure, serverless, containerized environments).
* Experience contributing to pre‑sales and project discovery phases by advising on technical feasibility and shaping solutions.
* Involvement in technical communities or thought leadership (e.g., speaking, blogging, OSS contributions).
Eligibility Requirements
You must have the valid right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we do not offer visa sponsorship and have no future plans to do so. You must be a resident in the UK and have been living continuously in the UK for the last 10 years. You must be able to hold or gain a UK government security clearance.
Equal‑Opportunity Employer Statement
IBM is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, or other characteristics protected by the applicable law. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
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