AI Summary
We are seeking an experienced Front End Engineer to deliver user-centric digital services for public sector clients. The ideal candidate will have strong proficiency in React and Next.js, as well as experience working in Agile/Scrum teams within government delivery frameworks. The role is fully remote and contract-based.
Key Highlights
Deliver user-centric digital services for public sector clients
Develop and maintain front-end applications using React and Next.js
Collaborate with designers, product owners, and back-end engineers in Agile delivery teams
Key Responsibilities
Develop and maintain front-end applications using React and Next.js
Build accessible, responsive interfaces compliant with WCAG 2.2 AA and GDS Design System
Collaborate with designers, product owners, and back-end engineers in Agile delivery teams
Technical Skills Required
Benefits & Perks
Remote work
Contract-based employment
Nice to Have
TypeScript
GOV.UK Prototype Kit
GDS Frontend (govuk-frontend)
CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Azure DevOps)
Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
Performance optimisation and monitoring
Accessibility auditing tools (axe, WAVE, PA11Y)
Job Description
hackajob is collaborating with Solirius Reply to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role.
Front End Engineer - React, Next.js, JavaScript (Remote, Contract - Outside IR35)
The Role
We are looking for an experienced Front End Engineer on an Outside IR35 contract basis to deliver user-centric digital services for our public sector clients. This is a fully remote role focused on building accessible, performant web applications aligned with GDS standards. You will work within multidisciplinary agile teams to produce production-quality front-end solutions that make a real difference to public services.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain front-end applications using React and Next.js
- Build accessible, responsive interfaces compliant with WCAG 2.2 AA and GDS Design System
- Collaborate with designers, product owners, and back-end engineers in Agile delivery teams
- Write clean, testable JavaScript/TypeScript with comprehensive unit and integration tests
- Implement server-side rendering (SSR) and static site generation (SSG) using Next.js
- Contribute to technical decision-making and code reviews
- Ensure services meet GDS Service Standard and pass assessments
- Optimise application performance and Core Web Vitals
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- Strong proficiency in React (hooks, context, state management)
- Production experience with Next.js (App Router, SSR, SSG, API routes)
- Advanced JavaScript (ES6+) and ideally TypeScript
- Public sector / government digital delivery experience (e.g., GDS, NHS Digital, HMRC, DWP, MOJ, Home Office)
- Understanding of GOV.UK Design System and accessible front-end development (WCAG 2.2 AA)
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams within government delivery frameworks
- Testing: Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress or Playwright
- Version control with Git (GitHub/GitLab)
- RESTful API integration and understanding of microservices architecture
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- TypeScript (advanced)
- GOV.UK Prototype Kit
- GDS Frontend (govuk-frontend)
- Design systems and component library development
- CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Azure DevOps)
- Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
- Performance optimisation and monitoring
- Accessibility auditing tools (axe, WAVE, PA11Y)
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