Summary
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Join a major financial-services technology programme as a Frontend Developer working on an internal developer platform. You will build secure React and TypeScript applications, create reusable components and automated tests, integrate REST APIs, contribute to CI/CD delivery, and collaborate with technical and business stakeholders. The role is offered on a 12-month hybrid contract with two office days per week.
Highlights
Long-term contract with a major financial-services environment, offering ownership of frontend features, modern JavaScript development, reusable components, automated testing, cloud technologies, and opportunities to mentor junior engineers.
Description
Frontend Engineer - JavaScript, React JS, Node JS
Leeds/Manchester/London - 2 days per week in the office
12 Month contract
£450 Inside IR35
Working with a leading bank helping shape and enhance an Internal Developer Platform through secure software development, automation, cloud technologies, and live service support.
Role Responsibilities
Own and lead features within the Internal Developer Portal using the Jira Align framework.Design, develop, and maintain frontend applications using React, JavaScript, and TypeScript.Write high-quality, secure code and contribute hands-on to development activities.Develop reusable components, automated testing frameworks, and technical documentation.Integrate RESTful APIs and support CI/CD-driven delivery pipelines.Collaborate with internal teams, third-party suppliers, and business stakeholders.Participate in code reviews and drive continuous improvement across shared codebases.Provide mentoring and technical leadership to junior team members.Support live production services, resolve incidents, and implement long-term fixes.Contribute to platform roadmaps and help deliver integrated developer experience solutions.Experience Required
Strong commercial experience with React, JavaScript, TypeScript, and Node.js.Experience building and deploying applications in Azure and/or GCP environments.Expertise in automated testing using tools such as Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, or Jest.Experience integrating REST APIs into frontend applications.Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, Git, and GitHub.Knowledge of secure development practices, secrets management, and DevSecOps principles.Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to engage technical and non-technical audiences.Desirable Skills
Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)KubernetesPostgreSQLDevOps practicesBackstage/Internal Developer Portals
