Senior Front End Developer

Senior Frontend Developer (React / Next.js)

Salary: £50,000 £60,000 per annum

Location: Chester / Hybrid

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Senior Frontend Developer with strong React and Next.js expertise to join an established digital transformation team who are currently going from strength to strength and undergoing a really exciting period of digital transformation.This is a permanent opportunity for a Senior Developer who wants genuine ownership of frontend architecture and the opportunity to make a significant impact on a business-critical digital platform.Youll join the team at an important stage of the programme, helping to refactor and modernise an existing business-facing management platform used to support complex operational and management workflows.The role is highly hands-on, with a strong focus on modernising the frontend using the latest capabilities of Next.js, while improving performance, stability, scalability and long-term maintainability.

About the Role

As a Senior Frontend Developer, youll take ownership of key areas of frontend development and architecture. Youll work closely with other engineers, UX/UI specialists and stakeholders to deliver high-quality, scalable digital products.Youll be comfortable working autonomously, making technical decisions and contributing from day one, while also being a collaborative member of a wider delivery team.

Key Responsibilities Lead the refactor of an existing frontend application using Next.js App Router

Implement and optimise Server Components and Server Actions

Develop scalable, maintainable UI components using React and Next.js

Integrate frontend functionality with an OpenAPI-driven Node.js backend

Implement and optimise client-side and server-side caching strategies

Improve application stability, performance and overall user experience

Work closely with UX/UI designers to translate designs into high-quality frontend solutions

Collaborate with backend engineers to align frontend implementation with API contracts

Contribute to the refinement of user stories, requirements and delivery plans

Participate in stakeholder discussions and presentations where requi...