Senior Front Developer

  • Reed
  • Newport, Gwent
  • Mar 26, 2026
Full time I.T. & Communications

Job Description

Senior Front End Developer

  • Location: Newport (Hybrid - minimum 20% onsite)
  • Salary: £47,766 - £58,575 (including allowances)
  • Contract Type: Permanent
  • Business Area: Digital, Information Technology

Join our forward-thinking organisation where IT innovation is at the heart of our operations.

As a Senior Front End Developer, you will play a crucial role in developing and maintaining advanced IT services, working with cutting-edge cloud technologies and modern delivery processes. This role offers the opportunity to work on projects involving AI and ML, alongside experts in various fields.

Day-to-Day of the Role:

  • Design, code, test, and document a range of applications from small scale to large, complex missions in a cloud-first environment.
  • Build web-based Front End interfaces using React, Next JS, and other web technologies, interacting with RESTful APIs.
  • Collaborate closely with test engineers to ensure understanding of acceptance criteria, code base, and test coverage.
  • Proactively investigate and improve existing processes, communicating findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
  • Work within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver user-focused digital services, adhering to governance standards.
  • Implement toolkits and APIs for integration, performance optimisation, security, and scalability.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Proven experience in delivering technical solutions within large projects.
  • Strong experience with cloud technologies, particularly Azure, and Azure DevOps.
  • Proficient in React and Next JS, with a good understanding of Node JS.
  • Experience with Git and advocating DevOps principles.
  • Familiarity with architectural principles and design patterns such as SOA and Micro-Services.
  • Experience in modern delivery models like Scrum and Agile.

Benefits:

  • A competitive Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%.
  • Opportunities for personal and professional development.
  • Supportive environment for learning new skills and continuous improvement.

Personal and Team Development:

  • Drive your own training and self-development.
  • Promote and adhere to our values and Civil Service Values.
  • Guide and mentor junior members and contribute to the team's knowledge sharing.

To apply for this Senior Front End Developer position, please submit your CV to be immediately considered.