Frontend Engineer (React/Next.js)

Adaptable Design Co; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

39 days holiday including bank holiday

Company health care plan

24/7 online doctor

Dental and optical cashback

Annual retreat in a European city

Remote and flexible working

Quarterly team socials

Job summary

Adaptable Design Co. is seeking a Frontend Engineer with solid React and Next.js experience to build fast, modern, and accessible web applications. You will collaborate closely with designers, product leads, and engineers to create headless websites and digital products.

Experience with headless CMS platforms is desirable, with training and support provided. The role offers a hybrid working model with our studio located in central Birmingham and benefits including a generous holiday allowance

Qualifications

• Solid commercial experience with React.
• Strong understanding of Next.js (SSR/SSG).
• Strong knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, and modern JavaScript (ES6+).
• TypeScript knowledge.
• Familiarity with Git and modern development workflows.
• Good eye for detail and quality UI.
• Comfortable working in a collaborative, fast-paced agency setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop scalable, high-quality front-end experiences using React and Next.js.
• Collaborate with designers, product lead, and engineers to deliver accessible web applications.
• Contribute to headless websites and digital products with attention to performance and quality.

Skills

React

Next.js

HTML5

CSS3

JavaScript (ES6+)

TypeScript

Git

UI quality

collaborative teamwork

Tools

WordPress

Sanity

Strapi

Job description

We're looking for a talented Frontend Engineer with solid experience in React and Next.js to help build fast, modern, and accessible web applications. You'll develop scalable, high-quality front-end experiences while collaborating closely with designers, product lead, and fellow engineers to create beautiful and functional digital products and headless websites.

Experience with Headless CMS platforms (WordPress, Sanity, Strapi, etc.) is desirable with training and support being provided as part of the role.

Requirements & Skills

• Solid commercial experience with React
• Strong understanding of Next.js (SSR/SSG)
• Strong knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, and modern JavaScript (ES6+)
• TypeScript knowledge
• Familiarity with Git and modern development workflows
• Good eye for detail and appreciation for quality UI
• Comfortable working in a collaborative, fast-paced agency setting

Nice to have

• Experience with headless CMS platforms (WordPress, Sanity, Strapi, etc.)
• Experience deploying to Vercel/Netlify
• Exposure to Web Security principles
• Understanding of unit & integration testing
• Development in line with accessibility standards compliance and SEO best practices
• Know your way around Figma
• Working in agile product delivery teams

Benefits

• 39 days holiday- including bank holidays, your birthday off, an extended Christmas break plus an extra Friday off for our annual retreat
• Company health care plan - help with mental health support, therapies, diagnostic services, and other support services
• 24/7 online doctor - access to unlimited video appointments with a general practitioner - often with same day or next day availability
• Dental and optical cashback - up to £625 per year cashback on dentist's fees, prescribed glasses, contact lenses and eye tests
• Annual retreat - we take the whole team for a long weekend in a different European city each year to unwind and explore
• Remote and flexible working - Flexible and hybrid working options, our studio is located in central Birmingham
• Quarterly team socials - we get together to celebrate new partnerships, team members, anniversaries and birthdays.

Closing Date

• All applications should be submitted by 30th November 2026.