At DigiTickets, we provide ticketing and operational systems for many of the UK’s leading visitor attractions. We’re looking for a talented and driven Front‑End Team Leader to lead the development and evolution of our front‑end architecture across web, mobile, and POS interfaces.
This is a senior technical and leadership role, focused on driving delivery, improving front‑end performance and user experience, and ensuring design consistency and technical excellence across the product suite. You’ll guide a small team of front‑end developers and collaborate closely with UX/UI, Product, and Engineering stakeholders to deliver high‑quality user‑facing features.
Benefits
* Holidays: 25‑30 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), with increased entitlement based on service.
* Competitive Salary: Up £52,000 ‑ £58,000 based on experience
* Nest Pension scheme
* Discretionary company bonus
* Annual Training Allowance: Receive support for certifications and professional development.
* Birthday Leave: Enjoy a day off on your birthday to celebrate.
* Team Outings & Events: Be part of a collaborative and social team culture.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Development
* Lead and mentor a team of front‑end developers, promoting best practices, clean code, and design consistency.
* Plan and manage delivery cycles in coordination with Product, UX, and QA teams.
* Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high‑performance culture within the team.
* Support the professional development and progression of front‑end engineers.
Technical Ownership
* Own and evolve the front‑end architecture for DigiTickets’ core platforms (web, mobile, and POS).
* Drive improvements in front‑end performance, accessibility, and responsiveness.
* Establish and maintain scalable design systems and reusable component libraries.
* Champion modern front‑end technologies, frameworks, and tooling.
Collaboration & Delivery
* Translate product and UX requirements into robust, user‑friendly technical solutions.
* Collaborate closely with the UX/UI and Product teams to ensure a cohesive user experience across platforms.
* Work with back‑end teams to align API integration and interface logic.
* Provide input into feature planning, release management, and product roadmap discussions.
Code Quality & Standards
* Ensure adherence to coding standards, testing frameworks, and documentation practices.
* Implement and maintain automated front‑end testing pipelines (unit, integration, E2E).
* Conduct regular code reviews and performance audits.
Stakeholder Communication
* Communicate technical progress, risks, and blockers to internal stakeholders.
* Work with Support, Sales, and Client Services to assist with technical queries and demos when required.
* Provide visibility into front‑end priorities and status across departments.
Required Skills & Experience
* 4+ years of professional experience in front‑end development, with 1+ years in a leadership or mentoring role.
* Deep expertise in modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., Vue.js, React, or Angular), with a strong preference for Vue.js.
* Proficient in HTML5, CSS3, and responsive design best practices.
* Experience working with design systems and scalable UI architecture.
* Solid understanding of performance optimisation, accessibility (WCAG), and cross-browser compatibility.
* Comfortable working with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and agile methodologies.
* Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Desirable
* Experience working with SaaS products, ticketing, or eCommerce platforms.
* Familiarity with backend integration using GraphQL.
* Experience with TypeScript, Vue, and similar tools.
* Knowledge of testing frameworks such as Cypress, Vitest, or Jest.
* Understanding of mobile/responsive UI development and/or hybrid app frameworks (e.g., Capacitor or Ionic).
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