Senior Front-End Developer

Job Title: Senior Front-End Developer

Role Summary

Senior Front-End Developer

deep technical expertise in modern JavaScript frameworks

About VE3

global digital consultancy specialising in AI, cloud, data, and digital product engineering

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of complex user interfaces

  using React, TypeScript, and Redux with a focus on performance, scalability, and accessibility.

• Architect reusable, modular components

  and state management strategies in alignment with our design systems and coding standards.
• Collaborate closely with UX/UI designers to transform Figma prototypes into pixel-perfect, responsive web interfaces.
  
• Integrate front-end applications with RESTful APIs and GraphQL endpoints, ensuring robust data handling and error management.
  
• Participate in

  code reviews

  , provide constructive feedback, and uphold high standards of code quality and test coverage.

• Diagnose and resolve performance bottlenecks

  in applications, ensuring optimal load times and responsiveness across devices.
• Mentor and support junior developers within the team, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
  
• Contribute to

  front-end build tooling and CI/CD pipelines

  , ensuring efficient developer workflows.
• Ensure compliance with

  accessibility (WCAG) standards

  across all interfaces.
• Proactively participate in sprint planning, estimation, and refinement sessions within an Agile Scrum or Kanban delivery environment.
  
• Stay updated with emerging trends in front-end development, continuously identifying opportunities for improvement within the codebase and front-end architecture.
  

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience

  in front-end development, with at least 3 years using React in production.
• Strong proficiency in

  TypeScript

  for type-safe and scalable application development.
• Deep experience with

  Redux

  (or equivalent state management libraries like Zustand, Recoil, or Redux Toolkit).
• In-depth understanding of

  HTML5, CSS3 (including SCSS, CSS Modules, or Styled Components), and responsive design techniques

  .
• Experience working with

  REST APIs and/or GraphQL

  , including query optimisation and effective state synchronisation.
• Proficiency with front-end build tools such as

  Webpack, Vite, or Parcel

  and familiarity with modern development pipelines.
• Experience with

  testing frameworks and tools

  (Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress).
• Familiarity with

  accessibility best practices

  and semantic HTML.
• Understanding of

  git workflows

  and collaborative development practices.
• Ability to diagnose performance issues using browser profiling tools and implement effective solutions.
  
• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on delivering high-quality user experiences.
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  

Desirable Skills

• Experience with

  Next.js or Remix

  for SSR and SSG workflows.
• Familiarity with

  micro frontends or modular architecture

  in large-scale applications.
• Understanding of

  design systems (Storybook, Chromatic)

  and their integration within workflows.
• Experience working in

  cloud environments (AWS Amplify, Azure Static Web Apps, or Netlify)

  for front-end hosting and CI/CD.
• Knowledge of

  containerisation (Docker) and its use in front-end development pipelines

  .
• Experience with

  performance optimisation techniques

  such as lazy loading, code splitting, and caching strategies.
• Interest in animation libraries (Framer Motion, GSAP) to enhance user experience.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
  
• Relevant certifications in React or front-end technologies (desirable but not mandatory).
  

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience and market benchmarks.
  
• Flexible working arrangements with options for hybrid or remote work.
  
• A culture of learning with

  access to online courses, certifications, and technical conferences

  .
• Opportunity to work on

  high-impact, meaningful projects across public and private sector clients

  .
• Collaboration with a skilled team of engineers, designers, and product owners in a

  flat, open culture

  .
• Generous holiday allowance and pension contributions.
  
• Opportunities for internal progression to

  Tech Lead or Front-End Architect

  roles as the team grows.