Frontend Developer

KennedyPearce Consulting; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A global research and advisory business in the UK is seeking a Front End Developer to enhance customer-facing React applications. The role involves building and maintaining components, integrating user authentication, and collaborating with backend teams on AI features. A strong background in React, JavaScript, and TypeScript is required, alongside at least three years of front end experience. The company is committed to modern software principles, making it an exciting opportunity for developers focused on innovation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ front end development experience with a focus on React applications.
• Strong knowledge of JavaScript and TypeScript, as well as modern development practices.
• Experience working in evolving, product-led engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain high-quality, customer-facing React applications.
• Translate designs and wireframes into scalable, reusable components.
• Integrate authentication and permissioning for seamless user experiences.

Skills

Front end development

React

JavaScript

TypeScript

AI-driven UI/UX

Component libraries

Tools

Azure

Job description

I’m partnered with a high-growth, award-winning global research and advisory business that’s bringing core product engineering in-house and investing heavily in modern, AI-enabled digital platforms.

This role sits within a growing Product Development team and focuses on owning and evolving customer-facing React applications, including a client portal, new product experiences, and embedded AI features.

What You’ll Do

• Build and maintain high-quality, customer-facing React applications
• Translate designs and wireframes into scalable, reusable components
• Take ownership of an externally built React portal and bring it fully in-house
• Integrate authentication and permissioning for a seamless user experience
• Work closely with backend and AI teams to embed semantic search and conversational UI
• Ensure performance, accessibility, and security best practices
• Contribute to front-end architecture and long-term platform direction

What They’re Looking For

• 3+ years’ front end development experience
• Strong experience with React, JavaScript, and TypeScript
• Experience with modern front-end patterns, component libraries, and state management
• Exposure to cloud-hosted applications (Azure preferred)
• Interest or experience in AI-driven UI/UX
• Comfortable working in evolving, product-led engineering teams