Frontend Developer

We’re looking for a Frontend Developer who enjoys turning ideas into well-crafted, responsive web experiences. You’ll be part of a cross‑functional squad that designs, builds and ships products that genuinely make a difference for our customers.

Location: Liverpool City Centre HQ / Hybrid (3 days in office)

Salary: £45,000–£55,000 depending on experience

What You’ll Do

• Build and maintain responsive web applications using React, Next.js and TypeScript.
• Work closely with designers and backend engineers to deliver high‑quality, user‑focused features.
• Contribute to shared component libraries and help improve our design system.
• Use Sentry and PostHog to monitor and improve frontend performance and user experience.
• Write clean, maintainable and testable code.
• Take part in code reviews and learn from more experienced team members.
• Share ideas, ask questions and contribute to how we build and deliver software.

Our Tech Stack

Frontend: React, Next.js, TypeScript. Infrastructure: Nginx, Docker, Azure. Monitoring and Analytics: Sentry, PostHog. Tooling: Git, CI/CD pipelines, Agile methodologies.

Engineering Practices

• CI/CD pipelines for fast, reliable deployments.
• Code reviews and pairing to share knowledge and improve quality.
• Monitoring with Sentry and PostHog to understand and improve user experience.
• Regular retrospectives and a culture of continuous learning.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience building applications with React, Next.js or similar frameworks.
• Understanding of modern frontend practices, including responsive design and testing.
• Some experience with TypeScript or a strong desire to learn it.
• A collaborative mindset and an interest in product design and usability.
• Curiosity, initiative and a willingness to take feedback and keep learning.
• A desire to grow into a more senior role over time.

Benefits

• 35 days’ holiday (including bank holidays) with additional buy/sell options.
• 24/7 mental health support and free counselling available.
• Career development through learning programs and leadership opportunities.
• Flexible benefits, including early access to salary via our internal platform.
• Hybrid working options to support work‑life balance and individual needs.
• Recognition awards, social events and more.

Equal Opportunity Statement Acorn is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds.