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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Frontend Engineer - Java & Open Source (Private & FS) - **Company:** Version 1 Solutions Limited - **Location:** London, UK (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £73,606.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Computing Platforms, Unit Testing, Software Quality, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Mobile Application Software, Open Source Technology, Pair Programming, Performance Tuning, Next.js, Test-Driven Development (TDD), ReactJS, Vue.js, AngularJS, Graphql, React Native, Front End Software Development, Es2015, Docker - **Published:** July 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5819513440 ## About the Role * You will have an extensive background in front-end development with significant experience working with ReactJS and Javascript (ES6+). Any further experience with Next.js/Angular/Vue.js is beneficial * Experience with mobile development frameworks like React Native is beneficial. * Experience in Unit Testing with Jest * Experience with technical leadership and mentorship to a team of engineers, guiding them in architecture, code quality, and best practices to ensure high-performing and maintainable applications. * Experience with GraphQL with React for efficient data fetching and state management is preferred. * Continuous Integration experience (Docker) * Experience in developing and deploying solutions on AWS Cloud is beneficial. (AWS Certified Developer or Solutions Architect preferred) * A passion for coding and keeping up to date with new technologies frameworks and techniques * Extensive experience in an Agile environment * Exceptional communication skills to interact with clients and onsite and near-shore development teams ## Description As a Lead Front-End Developer, you'll collaborate closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Technical Architects, UX/UI Designers and other team members to understand business requirements and drive the solution design and development of our digital products. Your role involves ensuring that the code aligns with these requirements and adheres to our architectural and front-end coding standards. Performance optimisation is key, and you'll employ best practices to enhance our applications. Additionally, you'll stay proactive by suggesting upgrades and updates to maintain modern security standards and adhere to evolving best practices in development. Your contributions extend beyond individual projects; you'll help enrich our shared component libraries by crafting modular and reusable components. Furthermore, as a valued member of our team, you'll provide mentorship to junior members and actively share your expertise across the wider team., * Experience leading teams and managing key stakeholders across the engineering team, including Architects, Product Owners and UX designers understanding and demonstrating how written requirements translate into a technical solution. * Develop interfaces for web and mobile applications and develop high-quality, efficient, reusable code and libraries for future use. * Collaborate with other team members to formulate and articulate end-to-end architecture and (non-) functional design * Responsible to take ownership of the Frontend digital and software platform * Ensure the use of Version 1's's Agile process and framework * Instil champion best practices within the team, including TDD, code reviews and pair programming * Mentor and bring on junior members of the team. * Design flexible and configurable software components * Produce well designed, testable, maintainable, secure and efficient code ## Related Videos - [Lessons learned from building a thriving Vue.js SaaS application](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1666-lessons-learned-from-building-a-thriving-vue-js-saas-application) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [But, you're not Facebook](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/378-but-you-re-not-facebook) - [To New Frontiers: The Future of Frontend Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/404-to-new-frontiers-the-future-of-frontend-development) - [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker) - [Common Mistakes in Vue.js and How to Avoid Them](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/958-common-mistakes-in-vue-js-and-how-to-avoid-them) ## Related Articles - [The Best 7 Frontend Frameworks for Developers in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/400-the-best-7-frontend-frameworks-for-developers-in-2025) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [What’s the Difference Between Frontend and Backend Development?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/240-what-s-the-difference-between-frontend-and-backend-development) - [Frontend Developer Salary in The UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/233-frontend-developer-salary-in-the-uk) - [React Developer Salary [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/198-react-developer-salary-2023) - [Find a Developer Job: 12 Best Job Sites For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/165-find-a-developer-job-12-best-job-sites-for-developers)