Job Title: React Front-End Developer
Location: Loughborough, Leicestershire – Office-Based
Salary: Competitive, Based on Experience
About Us
Forest Rock is a UK-based leader in IoT, energy management, and intelligent building technology. Headquartered in Loughborough, Leicestershire, we design and deliver full-stack solutions that combine smart devices, software platforms, and analytics to help organisations make their buildings more efficient, connected, and sustainable.
As a Tridium Platinum Partner, we provide a wide portfolio of hardware, custom software development, analytics tools like SkySpark, and expert training in technologies such as Niagara N4 and LoRaWAN. Our mission is to empower people and organisations to build smarter, more sustainable infrastructure through connected technologies.
We're expanding our in-house development team and are looking for a React JS Front-End Developer to join us in our modern Loughborough office.
What You'll Do
* Collaborate with UX/UI designers and back-end developers to create responsive, high-performance web interfaces using React.js
* Work on new feature development and ongoing maintenance of our in-house platforms
* Participate in team code reviews and agile development processes
* Translate business requirements and design wireframes into clean, scalable code
* Help identify performance bottlenecks and debug issues across devices and browsers
* Stay up to date with front-end trends, frameworks, and best practices
What We're Looking For
* 3+ years of experience in front-end development, primarily with React.js
* Proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, CSS3, and responsive design
* Familiarity with REST APIs and version control systems like Git
* A detail-oriented mindset with good problem-solving skills and a strong desire to learn
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced, office-based environment
* Excellent communication skills and a collaborative attitude
Nice to Have
* Experience with TypeScript, Redux, or Next.js
* Familiarity with UI libraries or frameworks (e.g., Material UI, Tailwind)
* Understanding of accessibility standards and web performance optimisation
* Exposure to Agile/Scrum/ShapeUp methodologies
Why Join Forest Rock?
* Be part of an innovative team shaping the future of smart buildings and IoT
* Opportunities to work on impactful products used in real-world energy and building management systems
* Unlimited holidays
* Free gym membership
* A collaborative, supportive team culture in our modern Loughborough office
* Regular team events, knowledge-sharing sessions, and a focus on personal development