Software Engineer - Front-end

CGI; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT consulting firm in the UK seeks a Software Engineer - Front-end to drive the transformation of a major government application. The role requires strong Angular skills and a collaborative approach within agile teams. Responsibilities include developing high-quality, accessible interfaces and working closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure robust solutions. The company values inclusivity, offers competitive salaries, and supports career growth within an open community. This hybrid position requires UK Security Clearance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent pension

Private healthcare

Share scheme

Qualifications

• Strong Angular development experience on complex applications.
• Proficiency in TypeScript, HTML, CSS and responsive UI development.
• Experience applying the Government Design System and accessibility principles.
• Understanding of agile delivery and iterative development.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to deliver high-quality, maintainable code.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality front-end components for a major UK Government transformation programme.
• Create intuitive, accessible interfaces aligned to the Government Design System.
• Collaborate with designers and developers, shaping technical decisions.
• Build scalable Angular applications that meet GDS standards.
• Contribute to component testing and quality assurance activities.

Skills

Angular development

TypeScript

HTML

CSS

Responsive UI development

Accessibility principles

Agile delivery

Job description

Software Engineer - Front-end

Position Description

Overview

At CGI, you will help shape a critical transformation within one of our UK Government clients by contributing to the delivery of a modern, user-centred replacement for a legacy national application. As a Front-End Developer, you will play a key role in building scalable, accessible and intuitive digital services that make a tangible difference for citizens and justice professionals. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you will influence solution design, build high-quality interfaces and support an iterative rollout that drives lasting value. You will be part of a collaborative environment where you can take ownership of your craft, explore new ideas and thrive with the support of an experienced UK-wide community.

Benefits

CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK 'Best Employer' by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go.

Security Clearance

Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This is a hybrid position.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality front‑end components for a major UK Government transformation programme, working within an agile team progressing the solution from Discovery outputs into live delivery.
• intuitive, accessible interfaces aligned to the Government Design System (DDS) and contribute directly to user-centred design, technical development and iterative releases.
• Collaborate daily with designers, architects, developers and testers, shaping technical decisions and ensuring the front end supports a robust, scalable and maintainable solution.
• Share ideas, refine approaches and contribute to a strong engineering culture that values ownership, creativity and collaboration.
• Build scalable Angular applications that align with GDS standards.
• Work closely with UX, service design and back‑end engineering teams.
• Support component testing, accessibility checks and quality assurance activities.
• Contribute ideas that enhance usability, performance and maintainability.
• Participate in team ceremonies and help drive engineering best practice.

Qualifications

• Strong Angular development experience on complex applications.
• Proficiency in TypeScript, HTML, CSS and responsive UI development.
• Experience applying the Government Design System and accessibility principles.
• Understanding of agile delivery and iterative development.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to deliver high-quality, maintainable code.

Life at CGI

Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You will shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and wellbeing and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team – one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.