Front End Team Lead

DigiTickets; Exeter; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ticketing company in Exeter is seeking an experienced Front-End Team Leader to guide the development of front-end architecture across web and mobile platforms. This role entails leading a team, improving performance, and collaborating closely with design and product teams to ensure high-quality user experiences. The ideal candidate has a strong background in JavaScript frameworks, particularly Vue.js, and proven leadership skills.

Benefits

25-30 days of annual leave

Competitive Salary

Nest Pension scheme

Discretionary company bonus

Annual Training Allowance

Birthday Leave

Team Outings & Events

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional experience in front-end development, with 1+ years in a leadership or mentoring role.
• Deep expertise in modern JavaScript frameworks, preferably Vue.js.
• Proficient in HTML5, CSS3, and responsive design best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of front-end developers.
• Own and evolve the front-end architecture for core platforms.
• Drive improvements in front-end performance and user experience.

Skills

Leadership

Front-End Development

Team Mentoring

JavaScript Frameworks

Responsive Design

Git

Collaboration

Tools

Vue.js

GraphQL

Cypress

Job description

At DigiTickets, we provide ticketing and operational systems for many of the UK’s leading visitor attractions. We’re looking for a talented and driven Front-End Team Leader to lead the development and evolution of our front‑end architecture across web, mobile, and POS interfaces.

This is a senior technical and leadership role, focused on driving delivery, improving front‑end performance and user experience, and ensuring design consistency and technical excellence across the product suite. You’ll guide a small team of front‑end developers and collaborate closely with UX/UI, Product, and Engineering stakeholders to deliver high‑quality user‑facing features.

Benefits

• Holidays: 25-30 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), with increased entitlement based on service.
• Competitive Salary: Up £52,000 - £58,000 based on experience
• Nest Pension scheme
• Discretionary company bonus
• Annual Training Allowance: Receive support for certifications and professional development.
• Birthday Leave: Enjoy a day off on your birthday to celebrate.
• Team Outings & Events: Be part of a collaborative and social team culture.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and mentor a team of front‑end developers, promoting best practices, clean code, and design consistency.
• Plan and manage delivery cycles in coordination with Product, UX, and QA teams.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high‑performance culture within the team.
• Support the professional development and progression of front‑end engineers.

Technical Ownership

• Own and evolve the front‑end architecture for DigiTickets’ core platforms (web, mobile, and POS).
• Drive improvements in front‑end performance, accessibility, and responsiveness.
• Establish and maintain scalable design systems and reusable component libraries.
• Champion modern front‑end technologies, frameworks, and tooling.

Collaboration & Delivery

• Translate product and UX requirements into robust, user‑friendly technical solutions.
• Collaborate closely with the UX/UI and Product teams to ensure a cohesive user experience across platforms.
• Work with back‑end teams to align API integration and interface logic.
• Provide input into feature planning, release management, and product roadmap discussions.

Code Quality & Standards

• Ensure adherence to coding standards, testing frameworks, and documentation practices.
• Implement and maintain automated front‑end testing pipelines (unit, integration, E2E).
• Conduct regular code reviews and performance audits.

Stakeholder Communication

• Communicate technical progress, risks, and blockers to internal stakeholders.
• Work with Support, Sales, and Client Services to assist with technical queries and demos when required.
• Provide visibility into front‑end priorities and status across departments.

Required Skills & Experience

• 4+ years of professional experience in front‑end development, with 1+ years in a leadership or mentoring role.
• Deep expertise in modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., Vue.js, React, or Angular), with a strong preference for Vue.js.
• Proficient in HTML5, CSS3, and responsive design best practices.
• Experience working with design systems and scalable UI architecture.
• Solid understanding of performance optimisation, accessibility (WCAG), and cross‑browser compatibility.
• Comfortable working with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and agile methodologies.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Desirable

• Experience working with SaaS products, ticketing, or eCommerce platforms.
• Familiarity with backend integration using GraphQL.
• Experience with TypeScript, Vue, and similar tools.
• Knowledge of testing frameworks such as Cypress, Vitest, or Jest.
• Understanding of mobile/responsive UI development and/or hybrid app frameworks (e.g., Capacitor or Ionic).