Lead Frontend Engineer

ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Lead Frontend Engineer to join its R&D team. This exciting role involves designing high-performance applications using Angular, React, and TypeScript, while collaborating with backend engineers and UX/UI designers. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background and a passion for frontend development. Enjoy the flexibility of remote work with occasional travel for team meetings, and take advantage of a supportive environment that encourages personal projects. If you're ready to make an impact in the construction industry with cutting-edge technology, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Flexible hours

24 days leave

Company pension scheme

10% time for personal projects

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Lead Frontend Engineer or similar role.
• Strong expertise in Angular, React, and TypeScript.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of high-performance frontend applications.
• Collaborate with backend engineers to define API contracts.

Skills

Angular

React

TypeScript

CSS

NPM

Git

Communication Skills

Teamwork Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Master’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Git

NPM

Job description

Biosite provides biometric access control and workforce management software solutions for the construction industry.

Biosite is expanding the team and is looking for a Lead Frontend Engineer to support its growth journey. Joining the R&D team, the Lead Frontend Engineer, reporting directly to the Head of Software, will play an essential role in R&D to drive profitable and sustainable growth, whilst upholding company values.

About Biosite

Biosite is a tried and trusted partner for the construction industry, specialising in biometric access control and workforce management software solutions since 2010. Additional, integrated solutions for fire safety, site management software and site surveillance technology, form part of a comprehensive portfolio developed for the construction industry to support safety, security, efficiency and compliance on site.

Biosite has the software and hardware capabilities to tailor an end-to-end solution, with dedicated manufacturing, software, installation, service and support teams on hand to deliver the best customer experience.

Biosite is backed by the global leader in access solutions, ASSA ABLOY.

Our mission and values

Biosite’s mission is to be the first choice for access control, workforce management, fire safety & security in the construction industry. How the team behaves internally and with customers is driven by Biosite values of being Empowered, Innovative, Proactive and Adaptable.

Main responsibilities and tasks

• Lead the design and development of high-performance frontend applications using Angular, React, and TypeScript.
• Architect scalable and maintainable frontend codebases.
• Collaborate with backend engineers to define API contracts.
• Work with UX/UI designers to translate designs into functional user interfaces.
• Ensure code quality through rigorous testing and code reviews.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging frontend technologies and frameworks.
• Mentor junior developers and promote a culture of technical excellence.
• Optimise applications for maximum speed and scalability.

Experience and Skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Lead Frontend Engineer or similar role.
• Strong expertise in Angular, React, and TypeScript.
• Experience with NPM.
• Proficient understanding of CSS.
• Experience with asynchronous request handling, partial page updates.
• Familiarity with code versioning tools, such as Git.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Salary and benefits

• Salary commensurate with experience.
• Flexible hours, 37.5 hrs a week with core hours between 10am and 4pm (GMT/BST).
• 24 days leave, increasing 1 day/year after 2 years of employment.
• Company pension scheme.
• 10% time available to work on your own projects and ideas.

Travel

• The role is fully remote, but occasional travel for team meetings, training, and other ad-hoc events may be required.

If you are a forward-thinking developer with a strong technical background and a passion for frontend development, we would love to hear from you!