Senior Front End Developer

Lorien; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech business based in Manchester is seeking a Senior Front End Developer to shape the architecture of a new React-based web application. This hands-on role involves mentoring junior developers, defining technical standards, and ensuring seamless integration with the platform. The position offers a salary up to £65,000, a hybrid working model, and 25 days of annual leave. Applications are encouraged to send their CV for consideration.

Benefits

Salary up to £65,000 depending on experience

Hybrid working model (2 days per week in office)

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Enhanced pension scheme

Opportunity to lead on a greenfield build

Qualifications

• Experience in shaping architecture and technical direction.
• Involvement in mentoring junior developers.
• Broad understanding of system architecture.

Responsibilities

• Define the technical direction and development standards.
• Lead delivery for a brand-new React-based web app.
• Support the platform post-launch.

Skills

Deep expertise in ReactJS and frontend architecture

Comfortable working with Git and source control workflows

Agile delivery experience

Strong communication skills

Job description

The Company:
Lorien are working with a leading tech business based in Manchester that's building out an engineering team to support a major platform initiative. With a greenfield web application in development, they're looking for a Senior Front End Developer to help shape the architecture and lead delivery from the ground up.

The Role:
This is a hands-on role with leadership responsibilities. You'll be involved in defining the technical direction, development standards, and build processes for a brand-new React-based web app. You'll take ownership of key projects, mentor junior developers, and ensure the frontend integrates seamlessly with the wider platform.

You'll also be expected to support the platform post-launch, so a broad understanding of system architecture beyond just the UI layer is essential.

The Skill Requirements:
We're looking for candidates with a blend of the following:

• Deep expertise in ReactJS and frontend architecture
• Comfortable working with Git and source control workflows
• Agile delivery experience and solid understanding of software design principles
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset

The Benefits:

• Salary up to £65,000 depending on experience
• Hybrid working model (2 days per week in Manchester office)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Opportunity to lead on a greenfield build and shape frontend standards

If this sounds like the kind of challenge you're looking for, send over your CV to be considered. Interviews are being arranged now.

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.