Front End Developer

Government Digital & Data; Newport; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government digital transformation agency in Newport seeks a qualified professional for design, coding, and testing of complex applications in a cloud-first environment. You will build web-based interfaces using React and work under agile methodologies. The position offers a hybrid working arrangement, with at least 20% time spent onsite. Candidates should have a strong background in modern delivery models and cloud technologies, plus experience in relevant web technologies including JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering technical solutions.
• Experience with modern delivery models like Scrum and Agile.
• Understanding of DevOps principles.
• Experience with cloud technologies like Azure.
• Experience with web technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript.
• Experience of React and Next JS.
• Experience of Node JS.
• Experience working with RESTful web services.

Responsibilities

• Design, code, test, and document applications in a cloud-first environment.
• Build web-based Front End interfaces interacting with RESTful APIs.
• Work closely with test engineers on acceptance criteria.
• Assist in implementing toolkits and APIs for integration.
• Proactively investigate problems in existing processes.
• Identify and manage problems, incidents, risks, and issues.
• Deliver highly user-focused digital services.

Skills

Experience in delivering technical solutions

Experience with modern delivery models such as Scrum and Agile

Understanding of DevOps principles

Experience with cloud technologies such as Azure

Experience with web technologies and languages such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript

Experience of React

Experience with Next JS

Experience of Node JS

Experience working with RESTful web services

Tools

React

Next JS

Node JS

Job description

Overview

Be responsible for the design, coding, testing and documentation of small scale to large, complex or mission critical applications and solutions in a cloud first environment

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the design, coding, testing and documentation of small scale to large, complex or mission critical applications and solutions in a cloud first environment
• Build web based Front End interfaces interacting with RESTful APIs using React, Next JS and other web technologies.
• Work closely with test engineers to reach a common understanding of acceptance criteria, the code base and test coverage
• Assist in Implement toolkits and APIs for purposes such as integration, performance optimisation, security and scalability
• Proactively investigate problems and opportunities in existing processes, evaluating and communicating findings and recommendations to stakeholders
• Identify and manage problems, incidents, risks and issues in line with IPO standards
• As a multi-disciplinary team, deliver highly user focused and successful digital services ensuring governance standards are adhered to, with opportunities to work on the latest cutting edge cloud technologies and innovative projects including AI and ML; collaborate with experts to contribute without compromising on quality
• Be proactive and take accountability for the teams deliverables; investigate, diagnose and fix system issues; contribute to the technical strategy as opportunities arise

Working Style: This role will be carried out in-line with IPO Hybrid working arrangements where staff are currently expected to spend at least 20% of their time working onsite from one of our offices. This role is based in our Newport Office. The requirement for attendance at an office location can vary by role so we would encourage candidates to discuss working arrangements with the recruiting manager to agree a reasonable balance between working from home and the office.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering technical solutions
• Experience with modern delivery models such as Scrum and Agile
• Understanding of DevOps principles
• Experience of working with cloud technologies such as Azure
• Essential Technical: Experience with web technologies and languages such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript
• Experience of React and experience with Next JS.
• Experience of Node JS
• Experience working with RESTful web services

London, England, United Kingdom

Corporate / Direct Employer Government Digital and Data is a community of experts leading digital transformation in government, creating more efficient services that have a meaningful impact on people's lives. Government Digital and Data professionals benefit from cross-government events and learning. From webinars from the world's leading innovators to digital upskilling sessions. They enhance our professionals\' skills and capabilities, which ultimately enables them to be a part of the world-leading advancements in digital transformation and government innovation.