Job Description
Front End Developer
Telford 2 days a week on site
6 Months contract
Inside IR35
The ideal candidate will have a background in public sector
We're seeking a talented and experienced Front-End Developer to join a large-scale government digital service project. You'll be at the forefront of building modern, scalable, and high-performance user interfaces using React and Next.js, while ensuring compliance, security, and accessibility in a government-focused environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop & Maintain Front-End Applications: Build and enhance modern web apps using React and Next.js.
* Server-Side Rendering (SSR) & API Integration: Implement SSR and integrate APIs effectively using Next.js.
* Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with UX/UI designers, Business Analysts, and Back-End engineers to deliver high-quality features.
* Follow Standards: Ensure the design and accessibility standards align with the GOV.UK Design System and WCAG 2.1 AA.
* Write Reusable Code: Produce clean, maintainable, and modular code and reusable components.
* Testing: Write unit and integration tests using tools like Jest and React Testing Library to ensure robust functionality.
* Agile Participation: Engage in code reviews, stand-ups, and other agile processes for continuous improvement.
Required Skills & Experience
* React.js Expertise: Strong hands-on experience with React.js and React Hooks.
* Proficient in Next.js: Experience with Next.js (including routing, SSR, static generation, and data fetching).
* JavaScript & TypeScript: Solid understanding of modern JavaScript (ES6+) and TypeScript.
* API Experience: Hands-on experience with RESTful APIs or GraphQL.
* CSS Expertise: Strong CSS skills (Tailwind, CSS Modules, SCSS, etc.).
* Accessibility & Responsive Design: Knowledge of accessibility best practices and designing for responsiveness.
* Agile & CI/CD: Familiarity with agile delivery and continuous integration/continuous deployment workflows.
* Testing Skills: Experience with unit and component testing (Jest, React Testing Library).
Nice to Have
* Remix Framework: Experience with Remix, including routing and data loaders.
* GOV.UK Design System: Familiarity with the GOV.UK Design System and its components.
* Authentication Flows: Knowledge of authentication flows like NextAuth or OAuth2.
* Performance Optimisation: Understanding of techniques such as lazy loading and image optimisation.
* Front-End Security: Awareness of front-end security practices (e.g., XSS, Content Security Policies).
* MUI (Material-UI): Experience with MUI React component library.
* End-to-End Testing: Experience with modern E2E frameworks like Playwright.
* SSR Focused Development: A deep understanding of server-side rendering and progressive enhancement in web applications.