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Senior Frontend Developer

TEC Partners
Greater Manchester
5 months ago
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Senior Frontend Developer - UK Highest Government Clearance Required
Location: Manchester/Cheltenham (Hybrid/Remote Options)
Salary: Competitive/Flexible + Benefits
Relocation Assistance: May be available
UK Citizenship Required
Security Clearance: Must be able to gain and maintain the highest level of UK Government clearance

Opportunity Overview

We are seeking a Senior Frontend Developer to join a skilled team working on innovative and complex technology solutions within the defence and security sectors.

In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing and maintaining critical frontend applications that support key services. You will work on a variety of challenging projects and contribute to delivering solutions with real-world impact in a hybrid and flexible working environment.

Key Responsibilities

Design and develop robust, scalable frontend applications using modern technologies and best practices Participate in the full software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering through to deployment and testing Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including product owners, backend developers and QA Mentor and support junior developers to help grow the team's capability and technical expertise

Essential Skills and Experience

Experience as a Software Developer with a strong focus on frontend JavaScript development, preferably within the React ecosystem Strong knowledge of HTML and CSS and proven ability to develop modular frontend experiences Experience collaborating with non-technical partners such as User Experience teams, and presenting work to stakeholders Familiarity with CI/CD, containerisation, deployment technologies and cloud platforms such as Jenkins, Kubernetes, Docker and AWS Excellent communication, collaboration and problem-solving skills Experience working in Agile environments is advantageous Ability to obtain and maintain the highest level of UK Government security clearance UK citizenship is essential due to security clearance requirements

What's on Offer

Flexible working arrangements including hybrid and remote options Optional compressed working schedule (e.g. every other Friday off) Competitive salary with performance-related bonuses Private healthcare and pension schemes Opportunities for career development, mentorship and ongoing training An inclusive and supportive working environment

Application Process

If you are ready to progress your career and contribute to important projects, please contact Christian at TEC Partners.

If this opportunity is not quite right for you, we support a broad range of exciting roles across the UK's defence, cyber and intelligence sectors-get in touch to explore options that suit your career aspirations.

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