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Senior Front-End Developer
£43,000 - 73,000
NEC Software Solutions
Leopald Way, Leeds
£43,000 - 73,000
Requirements
Must:
- Demonstrable experience of professional front-end development.
- Expert-level knowledge of React, including hooks, context, performance optimisation, and modern patterns.
- Proficient in TypeScript for scalable, type-safe codebases.
- Solid experience with the Next.js framework and its ecosystem (SSR, SSG, ISR).
- Deep knowledge of front-end engineering practices: state management, code splitting, bundle optimisation.
- Strong testing and debugging skills with Playwright, Jest, Cypress, or similar.
- Proven mentoring and cross-functional collaboration delivering user-centric software.
- Strong understanding of design systems and component libraries, partnering with UX/UI.
- Track record of technical leadership, guiding delivery across multi-environment projects.
- Experience shaping solutions during discovery and advising on technical feasibility.
- Experience with Git and modern branching strategies, including conflict resolution and peer PR reviews.
Responsibilities
- Lead and deliver features end-to-end, converting designs into production-grade code.
- Set front-end architecture and coding standards, define patterns, assure quality, and drive component reuse.
- Own the testing strategy across unit, integration, and end-to-end levels to keep coverage reliable and meaningful.
- Optimise performance and accessibility to meet Core Web Vitals targets and WCAG 2.2 AA.
- Operate the product in production by maintaining Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines, monitoring health, handling incidents, and preventing regressions.
- Collaborate with designers, product managers, QA, and back-end engineers to deliver small, reversible increments.
- Set realistic commitments, surface risks early, and keep stakeholders aligned on scope and timelines.
- Manage feature flags, canary releases, and rollback plans.
- Seek and apply feedback, share domain knowledge, maintain documentation, and strengthen team learning.
Description
We’re NEC Software Solutions, part of global tech giant NEC Corporation, where our software supports critical public services such as dispatching ambulances and assisting families. By joining our team of over 3,000 employees, you’ll contribute to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in technology while helping public organizations serve their communities effectively. We offer an excellent benefits package, including a comprehensive pension scheme, private medical cover, generous holiday options, and access to continuous learning resources through LinkedIn Learning. Our work with various public service sectors ensures that together, we make a significant impact. The role is flexible with options for remote or hybrid work.
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