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Lead Frontend Developer (UX)

Futureheads Recruitment Ltd — United Kingdom · Posted ~1 day ago

Lead Full-time Hybrid

Skills

Frontend development UX development Technical leadership Team management UI development Design systems Accessibility JavaScript Frontend frameworks UI tooling

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Summary ✨ AI‑Generated

A global technology organization is seeking a Lead Frontend Developer to guide a UX-focused engineering team. The role combines hands-on frontend expertise, technical direction, people leadership, and ownership of shared interface solutions to improve digital products.

Highlights

Opportunity to lead a frontend team, influence engineering standards, and create accessible, high-quality digital experiences while working with cross-functional teams.

Description

Lead Frontend Developer (UX) | London Area (Hybrid) | Up to £100,000 per annum We're working with a highly mission-driven global technology business looking for a Lead Frontend Developer, specialising in UX to lead a distributed team and shape frontend development across a complex portfolio of software products. This is a senior role combining frontend development, technical leadership, UX and people management, with a strong focus on creating consistent, accessible and high-quality digital experiences. The role Lead and develop a UX-focused team of frontend developers, supporting performance, growth and career development.Set standards and best practice for frontend UX development across the wider organisation.Take ownership of the organisation's shared UI and design tooling, helping product teams build consistently and efficiently.Work closely with Product, Engineering and UX stakeholders to prioritise work and improve delivery.Provide technical direction across major frontend initiatives and support teams working on complex products.Champion accessibility, quality and user-centred development.Help evolve frontend engineering practices, tooling and ways of working across the organisation. What we're looking for Strong experience in frontend development, ideally across complex software products.Previous experience leading, mentoring or managing frontend / UX development teams.Experience working with design systems, component libraries or shared frontend platforms.Strong understanding of modern frontend engineering practices and software delivery.Experience influencing technical direction across multiple teams or products.Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.A track record of taking ownership of complex projects through to delivery.Experience in a regulated or highly complex technology environment would be useful. This is an opportunity to take a lead role in shaping frontend engineering and user experience across a global product environment, with responsibility for both people and technical direction. Lead Frontend Developer (UX) | London Area (Hybrid) | Up to £100,000 per annum