Senior Front-End/UX Engineer (eDV Cleared)

Searchability; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Cheltenham is seeking a Senior Front-End/UX Developer to build user-centric digital services for high-priority government programmes. You will shape intuitive interfaces, collaborating closely with diverse teams. Candidates should have significant experience in modern front-end frameworks and a strong UX background, with a current eDV Clearance being essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Significant experience building modern front-end applications using React, Angular, or Vue.
• Strong capability with HTML5, CSS/SASS, JavaScript, TypeScript, and responsive design.
• Demonstrable UX experience: wireframing, prototyping, user flows, interaction design, and usability.
• Confident applying accessibility and inclusive design standards (e.g., WCAG 2.1 AA).
• Experience integrating with RESTful APIs and handling JSON‑based data exchanges.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct user‑centred design activities including sketching, wireframes, prototypes, journey mapping, and feedback loops.
• Translate research findings into clean, intuitive UI designs aligned to government or project‑specific UX guidelines.
• Create and maintain component libraries, design systems, and reusable front‑end patterns.
• Build high‑quality front‑end applications using modern frameworks with TypeScript or JavaScript.
• Implement responsive, accessible interfaces suitable for restricted or low‑bandwidth environments.
• Integrate UIs with backend APIs, microservices, and real‑time data sources.
• Optimise front‑end applications for speed, accessibility, and security‑hardening requirements.

Skills

React

Angular

Vue

HTML5

CSS/SASS

JavaScript

TypeScript

WCAG 2.1 AA

RESTful APIs

Job description

A leading technology firm in Cheltenham is seeking a Senior Front-End/UX Developer to build user-centric digital services for high-priority government programmes. You will shape intuitive interfaces, collaborating closely with diverse teams. Candidates should have significant experience in modern front-end frameworks and a strong UX background, with a current eDV Clearance being essential for this role.