Frontend Developer

Job title: Front End Developer (Vue.js / React) Contract: 12 months Location: London - Hybrid Start Date: ASAP IR35: Inside IR35 Sector: Public Sector We are currently recruiting for an experienced Front End Developer to support a major Public Sector digital programme based in London. The successful candidate will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to design, develop and improve accessible, user-centred digital services. The role requires strong frontend engineering experience, excellent knowledge of modern web-development standards and a particular focus on Vue.js and/or React, accessibility and collaborative Agile delivery. Key Responsibilities * Work closely with designers, researchers, developers and other disciplines to develop designs and working prototypes based on user needs. * Develop frontend software components that form part of wider digital products and services. * Build modern, maintainable user interfaces using Vue.js and/or React. * Write clean, well-tested and maintainable code that follows modern web standards. * Build user interfaces in accordance with predefined design and development standards. * Apply modern frontend-development standards and support other engineers in adopting them. * Champion accessibility throughout the development lifecycle. * Provide design and technical feedback to reduce the risk of accessibility issues. * Recommend appropriate tools and approaches for accessibility testing. * Work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams and build strong working relationships. * Coach, mentor and support junior developers. * Participate in Agile delivery and help identify and address issues through team health checks and continuous improvement. * Manage stakeholder expectations and communicate effectively across technical and non-technical audiences. * Adapt communication and feedback depending on the audience and situation. * Facilitate or moderate difficult technical or stakeholder discussions where required. * Identify issues within team dynamics and work proactively with colleagues to resolve them. * Understand the wider impact of technical and design decisions. * Make informed decisions across different levels of risk and complexity. * Help resolve technical disagreements between engineering teams and wider stakeholders. * Contribute to frontend engineering strategy, standards, policies and ways of working. Essential Skills & Experience * Strong commercial experience as a Front End Developer / Front End Engineer / Software Developer. * Strong hands-on experience with Vue.js and/or React. * Strong understanding of modern frontend-development principles and web standards. * Experience developing reusable, maintainable frontend components. * Strong knowledge of accessibility and accessible web development. * Experience applying accessibility standards throughout design and development. * Experience testing frontend applications and user interfaces. * Strong understanding of user-centred design and developing services around user needs. * Experience working within multidisciplinary Agile teams. * Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills. * Experience working collaboratively with designers, researchers, developers and other technical disciplines. * Ability to coach and mentor less experienced developers. * Strong problem-solving and decision-making capability. * Experience contributing to technical standards and engineering best practice. Desirable Skills & Experience * Previous experience delivering digital services within the Public Sector. * Experience working on large-scale or high-profile digital transformation programmes. * Experience supporting accessibility assessments and remediation. * Experience contributing to frontend-development strategy, standards or engineering policies. * Experience facilitating technical discussions across multiple teams and stakeholder groups.