UI Developer

Vantage Consulting Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global power engineering solutions provider is seeking a UI Developer in Warrington, Cheshire. This role involves developing tools and visualisations for the Substation360 platform while mentoring junior developers. Candidates should have strong skills in JavaScript, TypeScript, and React, along with a degree in Software Engineering or a related field. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered, including a pension plan and generous annual leave.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

8% employer pension contribution

Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in front-end technologies such as JavaScript, TypeScript, and React.
• Demonstrated ability to design and develop intuitive, high-performance, and secure user interfaces.
• High attention to detail and a passion for delivering quality, user-focused solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop tools and visualisations for the Substation360 platform.
• Provide technical mentoring and guidance to junior developers.
• Ensure all delivered software meets coding and quality standards.

Skills

JavaScript

TypeScript

React

UI/UX principles

Agile methodologies

Education

Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience

Tools

Kubernetes

Job description

Overview

UI Developer (Hybrid - 1 Day On-Site in Capenhurst, near Chester)

Join a global, independent provider of end-to-end power engineering solutions, helping customers manage and operate electrical networks more efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Developing tools and visualisations for the Substation360 platform, including dashboards, alerts, and user insights.
• Leading by example within the team, providing technical mentoring and guidance to junior developers.
• Actively participating in Agile development practices (e.g., sprint planning, retrospectives).
• Ensuring all delivered software meets coding and quality standards, including participation in peer code reviews.
• Contributing to the deployment and orchestration of services, including containerisation using platforms like Kubernetes.

What We’re Looking For

• A degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics, or equivalent experience.
• Strong proficiency in front-end technologies such as JavaScript, TypeScript, and React.
• Demonstrated ability to design and develop intuitive, high-performance, and secure user interfaces.
• Familiarity with source control systems, branching strategies, and release processes.
• Solid understanding of modern frontend architecture and component-driven design (e.g., reusable components, hooks, state management).
• Strong grasp of UI/UX principles, particularly in data-driven environments.
• Knowledge of software engineering and secure coding best practices.
• Understanding of Business Intelligence (BI) concepts and data handling in enterprise systems.
• Awareness of how infrastructure and deployment choices impact UI performance.
• High attention to detail and a passion for delivering quality, user-focused solutions.

What We Offer

• Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum (flexible DOE).
• Career development: Genuine pathways for growth and progression.
• Holidays: 25 days annual leave (FTE) plus bank holidays, with an additional day every three years (up to 30 days), and the option to buy five extra days.
• Pension: 8% employer contribution (or cash equivalent).
• Comprehensive benefits, including Group Life Insurance, Income Protection, and Critical Illness cover (or cash equivalents).
• Private Medical Insurance (single cover or cash equivalent).

Job Details

• Job Title: UI Developer
• Company: Vantage Consulting Ltd
• Location: Warrington, Cheshire
• Posted: Oct 9th 2025
• Closes:
• Sector:
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time

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