Front End Developer (*Must Hold Active SC Level Security Clearance*) Location : On-site in London or West Country (Gloucester )Salary : £55,000 - £75,000, based on experience and skill s Thi s Front End Develop er role is part of the growing Digital Defence Services team, supporting the UK Ministry of Defence in secure digital solutions that enable multi-domain integration and data exploitation.
Working in a dynamic environment with diverse specialists, you'll have the chance to contribute innovative solutions in a field that supports national securit y.
Responsibilities for the Front End Develop er:Analyse UX requirements, create design artefacts, and develop reusable UI components using modern Rea ct.Leverage tools like Vite and NPM for front-end builds, ensuring continuous integration (CI) and deployment through GitL ab.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and release new features, translating wireframes into high-performance, optimized co de.Troubleshoot across platforms, maintain seamless user experiences, and conduct thorough testing using Playwright and other too ls.Maintain code quality through regular code reviews and industry-standard best practic es.
Essential Ski lls:Proficiency in hooks-based React (v18), JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML5, and C SS3.Strong familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, RESTful APIs, and JSON Web Token authorizat ion.Experience developing on both Linux and Wind ows.
Preferred Sk ills:Knowledge of React packages like React-Query, React-Router, and React-Hook- Form.Exposure to the broader tech stack, including Keycloak, MSSQL, Elasticsearch, NiFi, and .NET.Familiarity with Docker, Docker Compose, and Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence) for Agile development and documenta tion.
This Front End Dev eloper position offers a unique opportunity to grow within a reputable team that values innovation and technical expertise.
If you are ready to advance your skills and make an impact in the defense sector, we want to hear fro m you!