Senior Front-End Engineer

Reed
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
1 day ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Compensation
£55,000.0 - £65,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Clean Code Principles .NET Framework Agile Methodology Component-Based Software Engineering Automation of Tests Microsoft Azure C Sharp (Programming Language) Software as a Service Continuous Integration Software Design Patterns DevOps Responsive Web Design
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Software Engineering TypeScript Web Application Frameworks Web Performance Optimization ReactJS Git Vue.js Playwright Front End Software Development Restful APIs

Job description

You’ll lead the development of user-facing features across a modern SaaS platform, helping translate complex business requirements into intuitive, scalable and high-performing user experiences. Working closely with Product, Design and Engineering teams, you’ll influence front-end architecture, champion best practices and support the growth of fellow engineers., * Leading the design and development of responsive, scalable front-end applications using React, TypeScript and modern JavaScript frameworks

  • Collaborating with Product Managers and Designers to deliver exceptional user experiences
  • Driving best practices around accessibility, performance and maintainability
  • Contributing to front-end architecture decisions and long-term technical strategy
  • Mentoring and supporting other developers within the team
  • Promoting clean code, testing standards and continuous improvement across engineering
  • Working cross-functionally to deliver impactful product enhancements

Requirements

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Front-End Engineer who enjoys combining hands-on development with technical leadership., * 5+ years’ experience in front-end software development

  • Strong commercial experience with React and TypeScript
  • Experience working with Vue.js
  • Knowledge of .NET (C#) and RESTful APIs
  • Strong understanding of front-end architecture, design patterns and component-based development
  • Experience with modern testing tools and practices, such as Playwright
  • Familiarity with Agile methodologies, Git, CI/CD and DevOps practices
  • Experience with Azure DevOps would be advantageous
  • Strong understanding of accessibility, responsive design and web performance optimisation
  • Previous mentoring or technical leadership experience
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration skills

Benefits & conditions

  • Opportunity to join a well-funded SaaS business during a significant growth phase
  • Genuine influence over product direction and technical strategy
  • Flexible hybrid working environment - 2 days from office.
  • Private healthcare
  • Life assurance
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Gym contribution
  • Travel allowance
  • Enhanced family-friendly policies
  • Generous annual leave entitlement with additional discretionary days
  • Collaborative, supportive and ambitious culture
  • Regular team events and social activities

About the company

We’re partnering with an innovative, fast-growing SaaS business that is transforming how organisations connect, engage and communicate with their people.

Backed by significant recent investment and entering an exciting phase of growth, the business has established itself as a market leader within the employee experience and engagement space. Used by major national and international organisations, their platform helps businesses create more connected, informed and engaged workforces through modern digital solutions.

As they continue to scale, they’re looking for a Senior Front-End Engineer to play a key role in shaping the future of their product and engineering function.

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