Lead frontend Developer

G.Digital; Wigan; Hybrid; GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking eCommerce brand is seeking a Lead Frontend Developer to steer their frontend rebuild using Next.js. You'll lead a talented dev team and shape the architecture for a high-traffic eCommerce platform. The role offers up to £80k salary, a hybrid work model, and generous benefits including 30 days holiday and a personal development fund.

Benefits

Up to £80k

1 day a week in the office – hybrid work

30 days holiday + your birthday off

Personal development fund

Bike to Work & Wellhub schemes

Creative, collaborative team

Qualifications

• Expert in JavaScript / TypeScript and modern frontend frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with Next.js.
• Confidence with Tailwind CSS, Git, and build tools like Vite or Webpack.

Responsibilities

• Leading and mentoring the frontend team through a full Next.js replatform.
• Driving TypeScript-first development across the board.
• Owning the frontend architecture – performance, scalability, best practice.

Skills

JavaScript

TypeScript

Next.js

Tailwind CSS

Git

Vite

Webpack

Job description

Lead Frontend Developer | £80k | Wigan Hybrid | Tech4Good

G.Digital are buzzing to be working with a seriously forward‑thinking eCommerce brand who are about to give their entire front end a glow‑up, we’re talking full replatform to Next.js, powered by TypeScript, Tailwind, and top‑tier design.

They’re building the future of online retail: faster sites, smarter journeys, and genuinely slick customer experiences, and now they need a Lead Developer to take the reins.

The Role

You’ll be steering the frontend rebuild from the ground up — leading a small but sharp dev team, shaping the new architecture, and setting the standards for clean, scalable, lightning‑fast code.

This is your chance to make a real mark on a high‑traffic eCommerce platform and have your tech decisions define the next chapter of their digital story.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading and mentoring the frontend team through a full Next.js replatform.
• Driving TypeScript‑first development across the board.
• Owning the frontend architecture – performance, scalability, best practice, the lot.
• Collaborating with design and backend teams to ship seamless, beautiful experiences.
• Championing modern workflows and reusable component design.

What You’ll Bring

• Expert in JavaScript / TypeScript and modern frontend frameworks.
• Hands‑on experience with Next.js (that’s your playground).
• Confidence with Tailwind CSS, Git, and build tools like Vite or Webpack.
• A great eye for design and user experience.
• Bonus points for exposure to Drupal, Magento, or PHP environments.

The Good Stuff

💸 Up to £80k

🏡 1 day a week in the office – hybrid done right

🎂 30 days holiday + your birthday off

📚 Personal development fund (training, tools, conferences – your call)

🚴 Bike to Work & Wellhub schemes

🎉 A genuinely creative, collaborative team where your ideas actually land

If you’re ready to lead a full‑scale Next.js + TypeScript replatform and make something seriously cool then drop me a message.