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# Lead UI Developer

- **Company:** Barclays Bank PLC
- **Location:** Manchester, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** HTML, Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), User Authentication, Unit Testing, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Software Quality, Code Review, Data Integration, Responsive Web Design, Secure Coding, ReactJS, Production Code, Front End Software Development, Api Design, Restful APIs, Microservices
- **Published:** August 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://eu.experteer.com/career/view-jobs/lead-ui-developer-manchester-grossbritannien-58856859

## About the Role

Experteer Overview In this role, you will lead front-end development to deliver intuitive, scalable digital experiences. You'll shape technical direction, work closely with product, design, and engineering peers, and ensure performant, accessible UI solutions. You drive quality through reviews, testing, and secure coding, while staying abreast of industry trends. You'll contribute to customer-centric digital initiatives that enhance engagement and innovation across the organization. Pay / Benefits * Lead front-end development initiatives and influence technical direction * Deliver user-centric, high-quality UI solutions with a focus on performance and maintainability * Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to define requirements and ensure alignment with business objectives * Participate in code reviews and promote code quality and knowledge sharing * Advise on security practices and implement secure coding standards * Promote effective unit testing and reliable
code design * Stay informed of industry trends and contribute to technology community * Communicate complex information clearly to stakeholders Tasks * Strong JavaScript, HTML, CSS foundations * Hands-on experience with React * Focus on performance, accessibility, and responsive design * Experience with Java / RESTful services * Knowledge of microservices or API-based architectures * Understanding of security, authentication, and data integration patterns Key requirements *

## Description

Experteer Overview In this role, you will lead front-end development to deliver intuitive, scalable digital experiences. You'll shape technical direction, work closely with product, design, and engineering peers, and ensure performant, accessible UI solutions. You drive quality through reviews, testing, and secure coding, while staying abreast of industry trends. You'll contribute to customer-centric digital initiatives that enhance engagement and innovation across the organization. Pay / Benefits * Lead front-end development initiatives and influence technical direction * Deliver user-centric, high-quality UI solutions with a focus on performance and maintainability * Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to define requirements and ensure alignment with business objectives * Participate in code reviews and promote code quality and knowledge sharing * Advise on security practices and implement secure coding standards * Promote effective unit testing and reliable code design * Stay informed of industry trends and contribute to technology community * Communicate complex information clearly to stakeholders Tasks * Strong JavaScript, HTML, CSS foundations * Hands-on experience with React * Focus on performance, accessibility, and responsive design * Experience with Java / RESTful services * Knowledge of microservices or API-based architectures * Understanding of security, authentication, and data integration patterns Key requirements *


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