ASA RECRUITMENT - Senior Frontend Developer

Front-End Developer is needed in Glasgow, United Kingdom.

Client: ASA RECRUITMENT

Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom

Contract: Full-time

Job Description

The role of Front-End App Developer is a 6-month contract, potentially extendable, and is offered in a hybrid setting based in Edinburgh/Glasgow. The position is outside IR35. This high-impact role focuses on the development of a public sector cloud platform aimed at enhancing public services and business outcomes. Candidates should be passionate about building secure and innovative web applications.

As a Front-End App Developer, you will be responsible for collaborating with both technical and non-technical teams to develop and evolve the platform, ensuring it meets business and user needs. Your key tasks will include building new features, identifying design discrepancies, and ensuring continuous platform evolution.

Requirements

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Front-End Development: Proficiency in modern JavaScript practices, including React, Typescript, NodeJS, Redux, HTML5, CSS3, Webpack, and React Testing Library.
• API Integration: Experience with RESTful APIs and writing unit and integration tests.
• CI/CD: Hands-on experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) tools like Jenkins.
• Best Practices: Strong understanding of programming best practices (Clean Code, SOLID) and microservice design patterns.
• Collaboration & Communication: Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and mentor junior developers.
• Security & Compliance: Experience working on secure and compliant platforms in public sector environments.

Desired Skills:

• Accessibility: Experience in building compliant accessible websites (WCAG).
• Multiple Frameworks: Familiarity with other JS frameworks such as Angular or Vue.
• Java Development: Experience with Java 8+ is a plus.
• Database Knowledge: Experience with MySQL compatible databases (MySQL, RDS, Aurora, MariaDB).
• Cloud Expertise: Knowledge of AWS and associated tools.
• Containerization: Experience with Docker, Bash, and Shell Scripting.

Security Clearance

Candidates must hold or be willing to undergo BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) and SC (Security Check) clearance. While SC clearance is preferable, individuals without it may still apply, with the understanding that clearance will be required for the role.