Senior Front End Developer

Candour Solutions Limited; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Candour Solutions Limited is seeking a Senior Developer in Chester to lead frontend modernisation. You will own frontend architecture, refactor an existing app, and work with modern tech including React, Next.js, Node.js, Playwright, PostgreSQL, Prisma, Docker, and Azure DevOps.

The role offers flexible hybrid working in Chester, with a salary range of £50,000–£60,000 per year and a focus on performance, scalability and enterprise digital product delivery.

Qualifications

• Extensive commercial experience with React.js, Next.js and Node.js.
• Strong hands-on Next.js architecture knowledge (App Router, server rendering).
• Proven track record delivering frontend refactors or modernisation in complex environments.
• Ability to own technical decisions and communicate with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Integrate frontend with an OpenAPI-driven Node.js backend.
• Lead frontend refactor using Next.js App Router.
• Implement and optimise Server Components and Server Actions.
• Develop scalable UI components using React/Next.js.

Skills

React.js

Next.js

Node.js

OpenAPI

Azure

Docker

Playwright

PostgreSQL

Prisma

UI/UX collaboration

Tools

Azure DevOps

Azure CI/CD

Job description

Salary: £60,000 - 60,000 per year

Requirements:

• Extensive commercial experience with React.js, Next.js, and Node.js
• Strong hands-on experience with modern Next.js architecture, including App Router and server-rendering patterns
• Proven experience delivering frontend refactors, migrations, or significant application modernisation
• Strong understanding of modern frontend development principles and best practices
• Experience integrating frontend applications with APIs and backend services
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of technical decisions
• Strong communication skills and confidence working with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Proactive, collaborative, and delivery-focused approach
• Experience working within enterprise or complex digital transformation environments is advantageous
• Candidates must be UK-based and have the right to work in the UK

Responsibilities:

• Integrate frontend functionality with an OpenAPI-driven Node.js backend
• Lead the refactor of an existing frontend application using Next.js App Router
• Implement and optimise Server Components and Server Actions
• Develop scalable, maintainable UI components using React and Next.js
• Implement and optimise client-side and server-side caching strategies
• Improve application stability, performance, and overall user experience
• Work closely with UX/UI designers to translate designs into high-quality frontend solutions
• Collaborate with backend engineers to align frontend implementation with API contracts
• Contribute to the refinement of user stories, requirements, and delivery plans
• Participate in stakeholder discussions and presentations where required
• Contribute to frontend architecture and technical decision-making

Technologies:

• API
• Azure
• Backend
• CI/CD
• DevOps
• Docker
• Frontend
• OpenAPI
• Playwright
• PostgreSQL
• Prisma
• React
• UX UI Design
• NodeJS
• Cloud
• Support
• JavaScript

More:

We are an established digital transformation team undergoing an exciting period of growth and change. This is a permanent Senior Developer opportunity based in Chester with flexible hybrid working, offering a salary of £50,000 to £60,000 per annum. You will join at an important stage of a business-critical programme, helping to modernise and refactor an existing management platform that supports complex operational and management workflows. We offer genuine ownership of frontend architecture, the chance to work with modern technologies including React, Next.js, Node.js, Playwright, PostgreSQL, Prisma, Docker, Azure DevOps, and Azure CI/CD pipelines, and the opportunity to make a significant impact on the performance, scalability, and future direction of an enterprise digital product.

last updated 40 week of 2026