Front End Developer

Xcede Recruitment Solutions; Greater London; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 111,000; Part time

Job summary

Xcede Recruitment Solutions in London is seeking a Front-End Developer to join a Financial Services programme, working on critical digital platforms for a major UK financial institution. Hybrid working in London with an initial 3–6 month contract and a market-rate day rate inside IR35.

You will build responsive, accessible interfaces using React or Angular, TypeScript/JavaScript, HTML5 and CSS3, integrate with REST APIs, and collaborate with UX, back-end teams and Agile delivery.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial Front-End Development experience.
• Experience with React or Angular.
• Proficiency in TypeScript/JavaScript (ES6+).
• Solid HTML5 and CSS3 skills including responsive design.
• REST API integration experience.
• State management with Redux or NgRx.
• Experience with unit testing (Jest/Jasmine).
• GIT for version control.
• Strong WCAG accessibility knowledge.
• Experience with modern UI/component libraries.
• Experience in Agile teams.
• Azure Static Web Apps or similar Azure hosting.

Responsibilities

• Develop responsive, accessible web interfaces.
• Build front-end apps using React or Angular.
• Work with TypeScript/JavaScript, HTML5 and CSS3.
• Integrate front-end with back-end services via REST APIs.
• Implement state management with Redux/NgRx.
• Collaborate with UX designers to translate designs.
• Create reusable components using modern UI libraries.
• Write and maintain unit tests (Jest/Jasmine).
• Participate in Agile sprint planning and delivery.
• Ensure WCAG accessibility compliance.
• Use Git for version control.
• Support cloud-based web app development with Azure.
• Contribute to development standards and UX improvements.

Skills

React or Angular

TypeScript/JavaScript (ES6+)

HTML5/CSS3

REST API integration

Redux/NgRx state management

Unit testing (Jest/Jasmine)

Git

WCAG accessibility

Azure (Web Apps)

UI component libraries

Tools

Azure

UI component libraries

Job description

Front-End Developer – Financial Services Programme

Location: London – Hybrid

Contract: Initial 3–6 months

Rate: Market Rate (Inside IR35)

Clearance: UK SC Clearance Required

We are currently supporting a major global technology consultancy on an exciting programme of work for a high-profile UK financial institution at the heart of the country's financial system.

We are looking for an experienced Front-End Developer to join the programme, working on critical digital platforms that enable users and external organisations to discover, access and interact with financial data.

You will be responsible for building high-quality, responsive and accessible user interfaces, working closely with UX designers, backend developers and wider Agile delivery teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop responsive, accessible and user-friendly web interfaces.
• Build and enhance front-end applications using React or Angular.
• Work with TypeScript / JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5 and CSS3.
• Integrate front-end applications with backend services through REST APIs.
• Implement effective application state management using technologies such as Redux or NgRx.
• Collaborate closely with UX designers to translate designs and requirements into high-quality interfaces.
• Develop reusable components using modern UI component libraries.
• Write and maintain unit tests using tools such as Jest or Jasmine.
• Work within Agile development teams and contribute to sprint planning, refinement and delivery.
• Ensure applications meet WCAG accessibility standards.
• Use Git for version control and collaborative development.
• Support modern cloud-based web application development using Azure.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of development standards, practices and user experience.

Technical Skills

Essential

• Strong commercial Front-End Development experience.
• React or Angular.
• TypeScript / JavaScript (ES6+).
• HTML5 and CSS3, including responsive design.
• REST API integration.
• State management experience, ideally Redux or NgRx.
• Unit testing with Jest, Jasmine or equivalent.
• Git.
• Strong understanding of WCAG and accessible web development.
• Experience with modern UI/component libraries.
• Experience working within Agile development teams.
• Experience with Azure Static Web Apps or similar Azure-based web hosting services.

Desirable

• Experience with Azure PowerApps.
• Experience with data visualisation.
• Experience working on data-heavy or public-facing applications.
• Financial services, government or other highly regulated industry experience.

Due to the nature of the programme, UK SC clearance is required.

Contract & Working Arrangement

• Initial 3–6 month contract
• Hybrid working in London
• Market-rate day rate, dependent on experience.

If you're a strong Front-End Developer with React or Angular, TypeScript and API integration experience, and you're looking for your next SC-cleared contract in London, we'd be interested in hearing from you.