Senior Front-End Developer - React

Reed; North Shields; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Front-End Developer to lead the design and development of secure, scalable web applications with React in a hybrid setting. The ideal candidate will have expert-level skills in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, as well as strong experience with React. This role offers opportunities for professional growth, flexible working arrangements, and a positive impact on digital initiatives.

Benefits

Access to a dedicated wellbeing hub

Flexible working arrangements

Generous annual leave and pension scheme

Professional development through extensive training programmes

Salary sacrifice schemes for childcare, electronics, and savings

Opportunities to work on innovative projects

Qualifications

• Expert-level proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript.
• Strong experience with React.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure or AWS).
• Experience with CI/CD and API integration.
• Ability to mentor and collaborate effectively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain high-quality front-end solutions using React.
• Collaborate with designers, back-end developers, and stakeholders.
• Integrate APIs and manage CI/CD pipelines.
• Write robust unit tests using tools like Jest.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and technical strategy.
• Support continuous improvement and innovation.

Skills

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

React

CI/CD

API integration

Cloud platforms (Azure or AWS)

Mentoring

Tools

Jest

Docker

Job description

Senior Front-End Developer – React

Seaton Delaval – Hybrid – 2 days from office.

£55K - £62K DOE

Are you a Senior Frontend developer looking to make a meaningful impact in a tech-forward organisation that values innovation, collaboration, and community? This is your chance to join a high-performing digital team within a public sector environment that’s nationally recognised for excellence and employee satisfaction.

The organisation is known for its commitment to staff wellbeing, professional growth, and cutting-edge digital transformation.

What You’ll Get:

• Access to a dedicated wellbeing hub and staff support networks
• Flexible working arrangements to suit your lifestyle
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• Professional development through extensive training programmes
• Salary sacrifice schemes for childcare, electronics, and savings
• Opportunities to work on innovative projects that impact real lives

The Role:

As a Senior Front-End Developer, you’ll lead the design and development of secure, scalable web applications using modern Typescript / JavaScript frameworks. You’ll work in an agile, cross-functional team, contributing to strategic digital initiatives and mentoring junior developers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain high-quality front-end solutions using React.
• Collaborate with designers, back-end developers, and stakeholders to deliver user-centric products
• Integrate APIs and manage CI/CD pipelines
• Write robust unit tests using tools like Jest
• Contribute to architectural decisions and technical strategy
• Support continuous improvement and innovation across the development lifecycle

Essential Skills:

• Expert-level proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript
• Strong experience with React.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure or AWS)
• Experience with CI/CD and API integration
• Ability to mentor and collaborate effectively within a team

Desirable Extras:

• Experience with Docker and backend API development
• Exposure to continuous delivery environments
• Passion for clean code and modern development practices

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and work on projects that truly make a difference, please send your CV to Siobhan at Reed