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Front End Web Developer

Nigel Wright Group
Posted 5 hours ago, valid for 20 days
Location

Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northumberland NE19 2BG, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • CompanyA, located in Gateshead, is seeking a Senior Frontend Developer to join their innovative team with a hybrid working model of two days in the office per week.
  • The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 3 years of frontend development experience and be proficient in HTML, CSS/SCSS, vanilla JavaScript, and React.
  • Key responsibilities include leading frontend initiatives, writing scalable and SEO-friendly code, mentoring junior developers, and contributing to the evolution of frontend architecture.
  • The role involves collaborating with Product Owners and stakeholders while utilizing a mix of React, Angular, and Vanilla JavaScript, as well as REST and GraphQL APIs.
  • The salary for this position is competitive, reflecting the candidate's experience and expertise in the field.
CompanyA well-established and forward-thinking organisation based in Gateshead is seeking a talented individual to join their growing team. With a strong reputation for innovation and a supportive work culture, the company offers a hybrid working model with two days per week in the office.Role

We're looking for a Senior Frontend Developer to take the lead on high-impact projects, working closely with Product Owners from concept to launch. You'll play a key role in shaping our frontend architecture, writing clean and performant code, and setting the standard for best practices across the team. We currently use a mixture of React, Angular, and Vanilla JavaScript modules. You will be joining the team responsible for rebuilding this site, and moving it to a unified AstroJS & React world. We also have a mixture of REST & GraphQL APIs, and work with Headless CMS.

What You'll Do:

  • Lead Frontend Initiatives: Own the development of major features and enhancements, ensuring they’re delivered on time and to a high standard.
  • Build with Purpose: Write scalable, maintainable, and SEO-friendly code that performs well across all devices and browsers.
  • Mentor & Support: Guide junior developers through code reviews, pair programming, and knowledge sharing to help them grow.
  • Architect for the Future: Contribute to the evolution of our frontend architecture and help define coding standards and best practices.
  • Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work closely with Product Owners and other stakeholders in planning sessions, technical discussions, and refinement meetings.
Person

Required Skills & Experience

  • 3+ Years of frontend development experience
  • Expert in HTML, CSS/SCSS, and vanilla JavaScript
  • Proven experience with React and state management (Redux or similar)
  • Strong understanding of performance optimisation and Core Web Vitals
  • Experience implementing and maintaining SEO best practices
  • Proficiency with Git/GitHub in a team environment
  • Experience consuming RESTful APIs and GraphQL endpoints
  • Experience with pair programming and conducting code reviews
  • Problem-solving mindset

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