Front End Developer

Bright Purple; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in Scotland is seeking an experienced Front End Developer to work on cutting-edge software for space missions. You will build high-performance user interfaces and collaborate closely with backend engineers and UX designers. Ideal candidates have strong React skills and a minimum of 2 years in frontend development. This role offers a salary of up to £45,000, strong pension contributions, and a chance to work in a collaborative culture focused on impactful projects.

Benefits

Solid salary up to £45,000

Strong pension contribution

Enhanced family-friendly benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Employee ownership scheme

Ongoing investment in learning and development

Qualifications

• Strong experience with React and modern frontend development (ideally 2+ years commercial experience).
• Confidence using TypeScript in production systems.
• Prior experience with Next.JS is beneficial.
• Experience working with Node.js and API-driven architectures.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and version control (Git).
• A thoughtful approach to collaboration and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Building intuitive, high-performance user interfaces for space-related products.
• Developing scalable frontend applications using modern React and Next.js patterns.
• Collaborating with backend engineers and UX designers.
• Helping shape frontend architecture and engineering best practices.
• Debugging, refining, and enhancing existing functionality.

Skills

React

Next.js

TypeScript

Node.js

UI/UX appreciation

Git

Job description

Front End Developer

Remote or Hybrid in Scotland (Edinburgh)
up to £45,000

Build software that supports missions beyond Earth.

This is a rare opportunity for aFront End Developer with skills inReactandNext.JSto work on products used in thespace sector, helping engineers, researchers and operators design, monitor and manage complex space-based systems.

You’ll be joining a highly technical, product-focused engineering team building modern web applications that sit at the heart of real satellite and mission operations. The work is challenging, meaningful, and far removed from typical “business as usual” frontend development.

If the idea of applying your frontend expertise to space technology excites you - and you enjoy working on complex, high-impact systems - this role is well worth a look.

What you’ll be doing

• Building and evolving intuitive, high-performance user interfaces for space-related products
• Developing scalable frontend applications using modern React and Next.js patterns
• Working with reusable component libraries as well as large, mission-critical screens
• Collaborating closely with backend engineers and UX designers to deliver end-to-end features
• Helping shape frontend architecture and engineering best practice
• Debugging, refining and enhancing existing functionality
• Mentoring and supporting other developers within the team

What you’ll bring

• Strong experience withReactand modern frontend development (ideally 2+ years commercial experience)
• Confidence usingTypeScriptin production systems
• Prior experience withNext.JSis beneficial
• Experience working withNode.jsand API-driven architectures
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and version control (Git)
• An appreciation for good UI/UX and data-heavy interfaces
• A thoughtful, senior-level approach to collaboration and problem solving

Bonus points for

• Experience working on complex or technical platforms (scientific, engineering or data-led)
• Exposure to the space sector, aerospace, or mission-critical systems
• Backend experience or familiarity with Java-based services
• A background working in agile, cross-disciplinary teams

What’s in it for you

• A solid salary up to 45k + great benefits
• Strong pension contribution
• Enhanced family-friendly and sick pay benefits
• Excellent holidays (generous allowance + BH)
• Employee ownership / share participation scheme
• Ongoing investment in learning, conferences and skill development
• A collaborative, inclusive culture where engineers influence both product and direction
• The chance to work on software that directly supportsspace missions and satellite operations

If you’re a Senior Frontend Developer who wants to work onsoftware for space, not just another web app - this role offers the chance to do exactly that.

Bright Purple is an equal opportunities employer: we are proud to work with clients who share our commitment to diversity and inclusion in the industry.