** UKIC Cleared Senior / Lead Front-end JavaScript Developer - Consultancy (multiple locations available in the UK) - competitive salary and quarterly bonus **
Please note - due to the nature of work, all candidates must have enhanced DV clearance (UKIC / UK*C preferred) that is active and transferable
We are looking for a Senior / Lead Front-end JavaScript Developer to join our consulting client. We have multiple locations available
In this role, you will lead the development of an impactful web application for a public sector programme, ensuring high performance, scalability, and maintainability. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver engaging solutions that meet the client's needs.
Are you someone who could:
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of developers, guiding them through best practices and ensuring high-quality code.
Design, develop, and maintain front-end components of web applications using HTML, CSS & JavaScript
Collaborate with architects and other developers to design robust, scalable, and secure architectures for new projects and enhancements to existing systems.
Lead and participate in agile development processes, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
Conduct thorough code reviews to ensure code quality, performance, and adherence to best practices.
Continuously improve our teams' development processes, tools, and techniques to enhance productivity and product quality.
Work closely with clients and internal teams to understand requirements, provide technical guidance, and deliver solutions that exceed expectations.
Stay up to date with the latest industry trends and technologies, and drive continuous learning and innovation within the team.
Preferred Experience
Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (ES6+).
Proven experience of Express.js and Nunjucks
Experience using the GOV.UK Design System
Familiarity with the GOV.UK CASA UI framework
Experience with MongoDB and NoSQL variants writing robust and scalable queries and operations
Experience with TypeScript and modern development tools and practices.
Knowledge of Cloud-Native development on the AWS Platform (IAM, SQS, S3, Secrets Management, KMS).
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
Experience with version control systems (Git).
Understanding of web standards, accessibility, performance and development best practice.
A track record in a lead or senior developer role, with experience of mentoring and guiding development teams.
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and creatively.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and clients.
Desirable Experience
Experience with headless CMS platforms such as Contentful.
Experience of modern tooling such as Vite, Vitest
Familiarity with microservices architecture and API development (REST, GraphQL).
Experience with mobile app development using React Native.
Knowledge of UI component libraries like Material UI, and tools such as Figma and Storybook.
Bonus experience
Integrating LLMs.
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Damia Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy and in accordance to Conduct Regulations 2003.
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