Senior Frontend Engineer

IVC Evidensia; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary care company is seeking a Frontend Engineer to join their team. In this role, you will build modern web applications using React.js and Next.js while collaborating closely with designers and engineers. The ideal candidate will have a passion for clean code and modern frameworks, combined with strong experience in frontend development. Benefits include flexible working options, generous annual leave, and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Remote-first working

Dog-friendly office

6.6 weeks' annual leave

Birthday leave

Enhanced family-friendly leave

Discretionary annual bonus

Reduced-cost veterinary care

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Retail discounts

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Ongoing learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong experience with React.js, Next.js, and modern JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Solid understanding of frontend fundamentals including accessibility and performance.
• Experience working with REST and/or GraphQL APIs.
• Familiarity with CI/CD and version control (Git).
• Experience in a cloud environment, ideally AWS.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain modern web applications using React.js and Next.js.
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers, product managers, and backend engineers.
• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code.
• Deploy and monitor applications using AWS-based infrastructure.

Skills

React.js

Next.js

modern JavaScript/TypeScript

accessibility

performance

responsive design

REST APIs

GraphQL APIs

CI/CD

version control (Git)

DevOps practices

cloud environment

AWS

agile mindset

Job description

Overview

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IVC Evidensia is undergoing an exciting digital transformation. We're building modern, scalable systems that empower veterinary professionals to deliver outstanding care - and that starts with getting our digital foundations right.

Whether you're in a clinic, an office, or working remotely, every role at IVC contributes to better outcomes for pets, vets, and pet owners alike. As part of our central technology team, you'll help shape the tools and platforms that support more than 2,500 veterinary practices across 20 countries.

The Role

As a Frontend Engineer, you'll be part of a cross-functional product team working on web applications that make a real difference to animal health outcomes. You'll help design, build, and iterate user interfaces that are accessible, responsive, and easy to use.

What you'll be doing

• Build and maintain modern web applications using React.js and Next.js
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers, product managers, and backend engineers to deliver high-quality features
• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code
• Contribute to shared component libraries and design systems
• Apply best practices in accessibility, performance, and responsive design
• Participate in code reviews, team ceremonies, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Deploy and monitor applications using AWS-based infrastructure and DevOps tools
• Stay up to date with modern frontend frameworks, libraries, and patterns

What you'll bring

We're looking for a frontend developer who is passionate about clean code, modern frameworks, and building digital experiences that work for real users:

• Strong experience with React.js, Next.js, and modern JavaScript/TypeScript
• Solid understanding of frontend fundamentals - accessibility, performance, responsive design
• Experience working with REST and/or GraphQL APIs
• Familiarity with CI/CD, version control (Git), and modern DevOps practices
• Experience working in a cloud environment, ideally AWS
• A collaborative mindset and good communication skills
• Enthusiasm for working in an agile, product-focused team

Bonus if you also have

• Experience working with design systems and shared component libraries
• Knowledge of server-side rendering, static site generation, or hybrid rendering
• Exposure to observability and monitoring tools for frontend applications

You Matter to Us

At IVC Evidensia, we're building digital products that improve lives - and that includes yours. We invest in your wellbeing, your development, and your work-life balance.

Benefits

• Remote-first working, with flexible hybrid options (UK-based)
• Dog-friendly office when you visit the Chocolate Factory
• 6.6 weeks' annual leave, including bank holidays
• Birthday leave - take the day off to celebrate
• Enhanced family-friendly leave and pay
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets
• Private medical insurance or Cash Health Plan (eligibility applies)
• Company pension scheme with IVC contributions
• Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies)
• Retail discounts and cashback offers
• 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities through workshops, coaching, and events

Salary: £80,000 - £90,000 a year