Frontend Developer

Front-End Developer | Bristol On-Site | Initial 3 Months Contract | £500 Per Day Outside IR 35

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain modern, responsive user interfaces using React, Next.js, TypeScript and contemporary frontend tooling.
• Work closely with backend engineers to integrate APIs and deliver cohesive, end-to-end user journeys.
• Continuously refine UI performance, scalability, accessibility, and usability.
• Support junior developers through mentoring, code reviews, and hands-on guidance.
• Lead technical conversations within the frontend space and help establish shared best practices.
• Collaborate with design and product teams to turn ideas into refined, production-ready experiences.
• Influence frontend architectural decisions, including state management approaches, performance optimisation, and code structure.
• Assess and introduce new libraries, frameworks, or tools where they provide clear value.
• Ensure frontend solutions remain maintainable and scalable as the platform evolves.
• Define and apply testing approaches across unit, integration, and end-to-end layers.
• Monitor and improve frontend performance, SEO, and Core Web Vitals, particularly within Next.js applications.
• Diagnose and resolve complex cross-browser and cross-device issues.

Key Experience Required:

• Previous experience of commercial frontend development, with strong hands-on experience in React and Next.js
• Excellent knowledge of JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS and modern frontend ecosystems
• Experience using state management solutions such as Redux, Zustand, Recoil, or similar.
• Solid understanding of responsive design, accessibility standards, and UI/UX principles.
• Previous experience mentoring developers or leading frontend initiatives.
• Familiarity with modern build tooling (e.g. Webpack, Vite, Turbopack) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, pragmatic approach to problem-solving.

Nice to have:

• Experience working with design systems or component libraries such as Tailwind, MUI, or Storybook.
• Exposure to backend or full-stack development, including Node.js, serverless platforms, or API design.
• Hands-on experience with performance profiling, SEO optimisation, and Core Web Vitals.
• Knowledge of testing tools such as Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress or Playwright.