Front-End Developer (12-Month Contract)

The ECA International Group; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global company as a Front-End Developer for a 12-month contract in the heart of London. Work with diverse technologies like React and TypeScript to build user-centric applications, all while contributing to an innovative team culture focused on growth and collaboration. Enjoy a hybrid work environment and an extensive list of benefits that foster both your professional and personal development.

Benefits

Enhanced Stakeholder Pension Contribution

25 days annual leave

Health, Life Insurance + EAP Wellbeing Support

Eligible for Annual Bonus Scheme

Long Service Awards

ClassPass Membership

Enhanced Family Leave

Up to £1,000 per year for personal development & training

Season Ticket Loan

Flexible/hybrid Work Environment

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free Eye Test

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in a front-end development role required.
• Extensive hands-on experience with modern front-end technologies essential.
• Strong knowledge of development best practices necessary.

Responsibilities

• Build responsive web applications using React and TypeScript.
• Lead UI/UX implementation ensuring design and usability standards.
• Take ownership of front-end delivery within Agile teams.

Skills

React

TypeScript

JavaScript

CSS

Tailwind

Agile Practices

UI/UX Design

Test-Driven Development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

React

Node.js

PostgreSQL

AWS

Job description

About Us

As a leading group of companies, the ECA International Group stands as a global frontrunner in simplifying international mobility. Our collective vision is to make a positive impact by delivering exceptional products and services to our prestigious list of large enterprise clients.

Our global presence across the UK, EU, Hong Kong, Australia, and the US offers our team a world of opportunities, and our commitment to innovation ensures that you will be at the leading edge of your field.

We love to invest in our people’s success and development pathways, creating a diverse and inclusive community where your unique talents shine. Your work here has a global impact, and we prioritise work-life balance, offering flexibility to enable you to perform your best. Join us to experience a rewarding career where your potential is celebrated, and your journey to excellence begins.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Front-End Developer (12-Month Contract) to join our Technology & Engineering team at ECA International. This is a hands-on role ideal for a self-starter who is passionate about building responsive, user-centric web applications using React, Remix, TypeScript/JavaScript, CSS, and Tailwind.

The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing front-end solutions that integrate seamlessly with back-end services, ensuring a scalable and maintainable architecture. You will work collaboratively within an Agile team, translating business requirements into effective technical solutions and championing best practices in front-end development.

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead on UI design and delivery, advocate for modern development practices, and embrace the use of AI to drive innovation and productivity throughout the software development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

Front-End Development: Build responsive, accessible web applications using React, Remix, TypeScript/JavaScript, Tailwind CSS, and other modern front-end technologies.
UI Leadership: Lead on UI/UX implementation, defining and maintaining high standards for design and usability.
Project Delivery: Take ownership of the front-end delivery for projects, ensuring high-quality outputs that meet business needs.
Agile Practices: Contribute to Agile ceremonies and work effectively within an Agile development team.
Architecture & Code Quality: Design and maintain scalable, testable, and maintainable codebases aligned with best architectural practices.
Continuous Improvement: Promote a culture of continuous learning, technical excellence, and collaboration within the team.
Technical Collaboration: Partner with product managers and back-end engineers to align technical solutions with business priorities.
Test-Driven Development (TDD): Follow a test-first approach to ensure reliability and maintainability.
AI Adoption: Embrace AI-first development practices, using AI tools to accelerate productivity and support innovative solution design.

The Ideal Candidate:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field – or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a front-end development role.

Essential Experience:

• Extensive hands-on experience with React, Remix, TypeScript/JavaScript, CSS, and Tailwind.
• Experience integrating front-end components with back-end services.
• Strong knowledge of modern front-end tooling and development best practices.
• Proven ability to design scalable and maintainable user interfaces.
• Experience working with cloud-based solutions.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
• Strong sense of ownership, able to lead on deliverables and work independently when needed.

Desirable Experience (Nice to have):

• Familiarity with accessibility and SEO best practices.
• Experience with technologies such as Node.js, PostgreSQL, Express, GraphQL, AWS, GitHub, Terraform.
• Exposure to mobile application development and multi-tenanted architectures.
• Passion for and experience with AI-driven development tools and building AI solutions.

Skills and Behaviours:

• Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of modern front-end technologies and frameworks.
• Leadership: Ability to lead front-end implementation, set standards, and influence design direction.
• Agile Delivery: Comfortable working in Agile environments with fast-paced iteration.
• Communication: Strong communication skills, able to collaborate effectively across teams and translate complex requirements.
• Continuous Improvement: Commitment to clean, high-quality code and continuous technical learning.
• Problem-Solving: Adept at resolving UI/UX and technical challenges with scalable solutions.
• Ownership: Proactive and dependable, with a drive to deliver and improve.
• AI-First Mindset: Enthusiastic about integrating AI into the development process to enhance output and innovation

What’s in it for you

• Enhanced Stakeholder Pension Contribution
• 25 days annual leave
• Health, Life Insurance + EAP Wellbeing Support
• Eligible for Annual Bonus Scheme
• Long Service Awards
• ️️ ClassPass Membership
• Enhanced Family Leave
• Up to £1,000 per year for personal development & training
• Season Ticket Loan
• Flexible/hybrid Work Environment
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free Eye Test

Our Team and Culture

We are a super friendly team that thrives on collaboration and supporting each other. We cultivate an environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute their best work, helping us to realise our ambitious growth goals and mission.

Our hybrid working structure includes spending around two days a week at our Head Office in Holborn, London, in a great space filled with creative, colourful.

Need a change of scenery? Our breakout areas have comfortable seating and cool décor where you can work in your own space. Not to mention, being in the hub of the West End, we’re surrounded by many cafes and restaurants and are just a hop, skip, and a jump from the tube.