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hackajob

Senior Frontend Engineer

hackajob
United Kingdom · Full-time · Mid-Senior

hackajob is collaborating with AJ Bell to connect them with exceptional tech professionals for this role.

Job Description

To further our expansion, we are now recruiting for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Frontend Engineer to align to our direct-to-consumer development team. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality, user-friendly web applications using React and related technologies for our award-winning client facing web applications.

You will work closely with designers, backend engineers, and product managers to bring our vision to life. The ideal candidate will have a strong focus on engineering excellence and passion for meticulous detail, someone who thrives on creating exceptional digital experiences and takes pride in crafting exceptional code.

What does the job involve?

  • Build reusable UI components and front-end libraries for future use.
  • Collaborate with designers to translate design mock-ups and wireframes into clean, maintainable React code.
  • Optimise components for maximum performance across various devices and browsers.
  • Write high-quality, maintainable, and efficient JavaScript code, prioritising performance optimisation.
  • Collaborate closely with designers and back-end engineers to ensure a seamless user experience.
  • Implement a test-driven development approach to ensure code quality and robustness.
  • Stay up to date with the latest trends and advancements in the React ecosystem.
  • Continuously identify opportunities to improve the user interface and user experience.
  • Lead the conversation and advise teams on the best features and functionality to enhance the user journey.
  • Build strong relationships across teams, particularly within the product, marketing, and content teams.
  • Collaborate within a cross functional team, partnering with other members of UX/UI team.
  • Troubleshoot and fix bugs identified during development and user testing.
  • Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback.

We're Looking For Someone Who Has

  • Multiple years of experience user focused front-end development for enterprise products.
  • Has a strong command of React, including JSX, components, state management, and routing.
  • Has experience with popular React libraries and frameworks and the front-end build toolchain (Webpack, babel etc.).
  • Possesses deep expertise in JavaScript, HTML5, SCSS, tailwind, material UI and CSS3.
  • Demonstrates working knowledge of WCAG and accessibility best practices.
  • Enjoys building reusable UI components and takes pride in clean code architecture.
  • Has experience working with design systems.
  • Is a meticulous individual with a keen eye for detail and a relentless pursuit of perfection.
  • Thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys working with designers and back-end developers.
  • Has a strong understanding of UX principles and practices.
  • With expertise building modular and reusable components using the React framework.
  • With outstanding attention to detail and ability to create visually appealing flows.
  • With excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • Has the ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Has a passion for UX and a desire to make a positive impact on the user experience.

Bonus Points

  • Experience with TypeScript.
  • Experience with server-side rendering (SSR), NextJS or isomorphic React.
  • Experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.
  • Experience with Figma.
  • Experience with UI/UX design principles.

Key Skills

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react ui javascript ux continuous integration continuous delivery wireframes webpack server html5 cicd
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Posted
May 10, 2025
Type
Full-time
Level
Mid-Senior
Location
Manchester
Company
hackajob

Industries

Software Development

Categories

Engineering Information Technology

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