Frontend Engineer

NXA Talent LTD; Leeds, Manchester, Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 72,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

NNXA Talent LTD is seeking a Frontend Engineer to help shape an Internal Developer Platform for secure software delivery. You will own features in the portal using React, JavaScript and TypeScript, collaborating with the bank and internal teams.

You will build reusable components, write automated tests with Playwright or Cypress, integrate REST APIs, and contribute to CI/CD and cloud deployments in Azure and/or GCP to support live services.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial experience with React, JavaScript, TypeScript, and Node.js.
• Experience deploying applications in Azure and/or GCP environments.
• Expertise in automated testing using Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, or Jest.
• Experience integrating REST APIs into frontend applications.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, Git, and GitHub.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead features within the Internal Developer Portal using the Jira Align framework.
• Design, develop, and maintain frontend applications using React, JavaScript, and TypeScript.
• Write high-quality, secure code and contribute hands-on to development activities.
• Develop reusable components, automated testing frameworks, and technical documentation.
• Integrate RESTful APIs and support CI/CD-driven delivery pipelines.
• Collaborate with internal teams, third-party suppliers, and business stakeholders.
• Participate in code reviews and drive continuous improvement across shared codebases.
• Provide mentoring and technical leadership to junior team members.
• Support live production services, resolve incidents, and implement long-term fixes.
• Contribute to platform roadmaps and help deliver integrated developer experience solutions.

Skills

React

JavaScript

TypeScript

Node.js

Azure

GCP

Playwright

Cypress

Selenium

Jest

CI/CD

Git

GitHub

Tools

Azure

GCP

GitHub

Job description

Frontend Engineer - JavaScript, React JS, Node JS

Leeds/Manchester/London - 2 days per week in the office

12 Month contract

£450 Inside IR35

Working with a leading bank helping shape and enhance an Internal Developer Platform through secure software development, automation, cloud technologies, and live service support.

Role Responsibilities

• Own and lead features within the Internal Developer Portal using the Jira Align framework.
• Design, develop, and maintain frontend applications using React, JavaScript, and TypeScript.
• Write high-quality, secure code and contribute hands-on to development activities.
• Develop reusable components, automated testing frameworks, and technical documentation.
• Integrate RESTful APIs and support CI/CD-driven delivery pipelines.
• Collaborate with internal teams, third-party suppliers, and business stakeholders.
• Participate in code reviews and drive continuous improvement across shared codebases.
• Provide mentoring and technical leadership to junior team members.
• Support live production services, resolve incidents, and implement long-term fixes.
• Contribute to platform roadmaps and help deliver integrated developer experience solutions.

Experience Required

• Strong commercial experience with React, JavaScript, TypeScript, and Node.js.
• Experience building and deploying applications in Azure and/or GCP environments.
• Expertise in automated testing using tools such as Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, or Jest.
• Experience integrating REST APIs into frontend applications.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, Git, and GitHub.
• Knowledge of secure development practices, secrets management, and DevSecOps principles.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to engage technical and non-technical audiences.

Desirable Skills

• Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Kubernetes
• PostgreSQL
• DevOps practices
• Backstage/Internal Developer Portals