Senior Front-End Engineer: Next.js Refactor Lead

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

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.