Lead Front-End Engineer – UI & Performance

Barclays; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Barclays is seeking a Lead UI Developer to shape scalable, high‑performing front‑end experiences. You will lead front‑end initiatives, influence technical direction, and deliver user‑centric interfaces that engage customers.

Candidates should have strong JavaScript/HTML/CSS foundations, hands‑on React experience, and a focus on accessibility, performance, and responsive design. Based in Knutsford/Manchester with opportunities across the UK, this role emphasizes collaboration and architectural

Qualifications

• Strong JavaScript, HTML, CSS foundations.
• Hands-on experience with modern UI frameworks (React).
• Focus on performance, accessibility, and responsive design.
• Experience with RESTful services, microservices, API-based architectures; security and data integration patterns.

Responsibilities

• Lead front-end development initiatives and set technical direction.
• Deliver user-centric UI solutions that scale and perform; influence architecture.
• Collaborate with product and design to translate requirements into robust interfaces.
• Promote code quality through reviews and secure coding practices.

Skills

JavaScript

HTML/CSS

React

Performance

Accessibility

Responsive design

Security concepts

RESTful services

Microservices

Data integration

Job description

Barclays is seeking a Lead UI Developer to shape scalable, high‑performing front‑end experiences. You will lead front‑end initiatives, influence technical direction, and deliver user‑centric interfaces that engage customers.

Candidates should have strong JavaScript/HTML/CSS foundations, hands‑on React experience, and a focus on accessibility, performance, and responsive design. Based in Knutsford/Manchester with opportunities across the UK, this role emphasizes collaboration and architectural