Senior Front End Developer
An excellent opportunity for a skilled Senior Front End Developer to join a growing software development environment, working on secure, large-scale web applications using modern JavaScript frameworks, SQL, and strong UI/UX principles.
If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Front End Developer, Web Developer, Software Engineer, Full Stack Developer.
Experience with Figma Prototyping would be highly desirable.
SALARY: £50,000 per annum + Benefits
LOCATION: York, North Yorkshire (100% Office Based)
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent
KEY REQUIREMENT: Successful candidates will be required to go through Security Clearance to SC Level. Please ensure all gaps in your CV are accounted for, even if you were out of work for a period or travelled overseas.
JOB OVERVIEW
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Senior Front End Developer to work on business-critical digital applications for major public and private sector organisations with client project teams of 3 to 10 people, and each project typically lasting between 3 and 9 months.
Clients are typically central government and public sector bodies, with some major private‑sector corporates. Previous clients include: Ministry of Defence, Emergency Services, Home Office, HMRC, Foreign Office, Department for Education, and NHS.
As a Senior Front End Developer, you will contribute to both front-end and back-end development, taking ownership of UI/UX decisions and supporting the delivery of scalable, high-performance web solutions. Experience with Figma Prototyping would be highly desirable.
The Senior Front End Developer will collaborate closely with Project Leads, Business Analysts, and technical colleagues, ensuring applications meet functional, usability, and security requirements.
This role is office-based and requires eligibility for government SC-level security clearance, offering long-term stability and exposure to high-impact projects.
DUTIES
* Application Development: Designing and developing high-quality corporate web-based applications
* Front-End Engineering: Building responsive, accessible interfaces using modern JavaScript frameworks and advanced CSS
* Back-End Contribution: Supporting server-side development using SQL and a low-code development platform
* UI/UX Leadership: Acting as technical and UI/UX lead on assigned client projects
* Scalable Design: Creating performant and scalable solutions suitable for large organisations
* Collaboration: Working closely with Project Leads and Business Analysts to translate requirements into technical solutions
* Quality Assurance: Ensuring code quality, maintainability, and adherence to best practice
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL
* Previous experience in software development within a commercial environment
* Experience with at least one JavaScript framework such as Vue.js, React, or Angular
* Strong UI/UX skills with advanced knowledge of CSS
* Experience working with SQL databases at a basic to intermediate level
* Ability to communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders
* Eligibility to obtain government SC-level security clearance, including UK residency requirements
DESIRABLE
* Experience using graphic design and prototyping tools such as Figma
* Exposure to low-code development platforms
* Knowledge of ITIL principles or certification
BENEFITS
* Casual dress
* On-site parking
* Private medical insurance
* Private dental insurance
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CVs of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.
JOB REF: AWDO-P14270
Prepare an application that includes your recent experience, achievements, and enthusiasm for the role, and submit it promptly to our Recruitment Team for review.
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