Overview
NEC Digital seeks a Front-end React Developer in London. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining web applications utilising React and Next.js, with a focus on delivering secure solutions as cloud SaaS or on-premises as required. The role demands collaboration within a skilled cross-functional Scrum team to implement new features, enhance existing functionality, and ensure adherence to accessibility, performance, and test quality standards. SC clearance is mandatory for this position.
Responsibilities
* Implement features that meet acceptance criteria using React and Next.js.
* Write production-ready code with automated tests, accessibility checks, performance profiling, and robust error and loading states.
* Perform code reviews and give clear, actionable feedback within Git workflows.
* Integrate REST APIs, manage state, ensure data integrity, and document changes for reuse.
* Build and maintain reusable components and front-end libraries aligned to the design system.
* Translate designs into accessible, performant UI and validate technical feasibility early.
* Optimise rendering, bundle size, and caching for speed and scalability across devices and browsers.
* Collaborate with product, design, QA, and back end to deliver small, reversible increments.
* Contribute to architecture and front-end best practices.
* Track emerging web standards and tools and propose improvements.
Qualifications
Essential skills and experience
* Demonstrable professional front-end experience.
* Demonstrable experience with React and TypeScript, solid fundamentals with components and hooks, strong type safety.
* Experience with industry best practices and form and validation libraries such as React Hook Form.
* Next.js routing, basic SSR concepts, and deployment.
* Good working knowledge of test-driven development (TDD), including the red, green, refactor cycle; component and integration tests; effective use of test doubles and mocks; fast, deterministic suites.
* Testing with Jest and React Testing Library.
* Accessibility, semantic HTML, WCAG 2.2 AA, and the GOV.UK Design System.
* Experience consuming APIs and handling structured data, preferably with exposure to enterprise platforms or OData.
Desirable Skills
* Component libraries, experience with design systems and contributing components.
* Familiarity with data modelling concepts and relational basics.
* TanStack Query or similar data-fetching libraries.
* End-to-end testing with Cypress or Playwright.
* SnapLogic familiarity is helpful but not required.
* Storybook for UI documentation and visual reviews.
* Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, and Visual Studio Code.
* Figma for design collaboration and handoff, Mural for collaborative workshops.
* Knowledge of web performance optimisation techniques.
* Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
Personal Skills
* Clear and concise communication, both written and verbal.
* Ownership and accountability to see work through to production.
* Pragmatic problem-solving and prioritisation.
* Constructive challenges and effectively give and receive feedback.
* Advocates Agile Scrum ways of working and commits to Sprint Goals.
* Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment.
* Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality code.
* Proactive approach to learning and staying updated with the latest front-end technologies and best practices.
Security clearance and eligibility
* Active UK Security Check (SC) required to start.
* Candidates must meet residency requirements for SC transfer.
Additional Information
* We offer an excellent benefits package, including an above-average pension scheme.
* Private Medical Cover funded by NEC for employees (with option to add family members at an additional cost).
* 25 days paid holiday with the option to buy/sell (FTE).
* 4 x basic salary life assurance cover funded by NEC (with option to increase cover at an additional cost).
* Group Pension Plan with employer contributions up to 8.5%.
* Flexible benefits to suit individual needs.
* All colleagues get free access to LinkedIn Learning with 15,000+ courses.
Who We Are
NEC Software Solutions is part of NEC Corporation. Our software helps to dispatch ambulances, support families, keep trains on the move, locate missing people and even test the hearing of newborn babies. We work with governments, hospitals, police forces, housing providers, local authorities and more, helping them pay financial support faster, speed up treatments for patients and respond to emergencies effectively. We’re 3,000+ employees pushing the boundaries of what’s possible to support public services.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* IT
Industries
* IT Services and IT Consulting
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