Front End Developer (SC Cleared)
Location:
Ipswich (100% On-site) Contract Length:
6 Months Security Clearance:
Active SC Clearance Required (Immediate Start) The Role
We are seeking a highly skilled
Front End Developer
with a strong software engineering background to lead the modernization of our application suite at Adastral Park. This is a hands-on role where you will be responsible for transitioning existing applications to a
TypeScript and React
baseline, utilizing our established internal boilerplate to drive security, performance, and development efficiencies. As a key contributor in an Agile environment, you won't just be coding; you will be the bridge between technical execution and product vision-capturing requirements directly from Product Owners and translating them into high-quality, version-controlled software. Core Objectives
Modernization:
Align legacy applications with our current TypeScript/React baseline and internal standards.
Security & Efficiency:
Enhance application security protocols and streamline front-end performance.
End-to-End Delivery:
Manage the full development lifecycle, from requirement capture in JIRA to final stakeholder demos.
Agile Leadership:
Drive sprint ceremonies and maintain transparency through regular progress demonstrations.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Audit:
Assess and document the current state of existing applications to identify rewrite constraints.
Requirement Engineering:
Collaborate with Product Owners to define features and break them down into actionable JIRA stories.
Development:
Execute the re-write of applications using React and TypeScript, ensuring strict adherence to version control and coding standards.
Collaboration:
Participate in all Agile ceremonies (stand-ups, retrospectives, and planning) and lead demos for stakeholders.
Documentation:
Ensure all technical documentation is updated to reflect the new architecture and deployment workflows.
Technical Requirements
Core Stack:
Expert-level proficiency in
React
and
TypeScript .
Engineering Excellence:
A deep background in software engineering principles (DRY, SOLID, Modular Design).
Tooling:
Experience with JIRA for task management and Git for version control.
Standardization:
Proven experience working with "Boilerplate" architectures to ensure consistency across large-scale projects.
Process:
Strong familiarity with Agile methodologies and the full SDLC.
Mandatory Criteria
Security Clearance:
You
must
hold current and active
SC Clearance
due to the nature of the site and data.
On-site Presence:
This role requires being on-site
5 days a week
at Ipswich. No remote/hybrid options are available for this initial 6-month term.
Availability:
Immediate start preferred.
Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.