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
This Front End Developer 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 Developer 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!