Our client, a leading organisation in the defence and security sector, is currently seeking a Front End UI Developer with SC or DV clearance for a contract position based in Romsey, Gloucester, or Woking. This role requires a minimum of one day per week at a Roke office and one day per week client-side working, with occasional travel required to the customer site.
Key Responsibilities:
- Designing and developing modern, responsive front end interfaces using React and TypeScript
- Building real-time, data-driven features using technologies such as WebSockets or SignalR
- Collaborating with full stack engineers, architects, and end users to shape requirements and deliver top-notch digital experiences
- Contributing to the design and evolution of front end architecture, ensuring scalability, usability, and maintainability
- Integrating UI components with APIs, data stores, and existing backend services
- Writing clean, secure, well-tested code following modern engineering practices
- Participating in agile ceremonies including stand-ups, sprint planning, demos, and refinement sessions
- Collaborating with user researchers to understand user needs and translate them into elegant technical solutions
- Supporting containerised and orchestrated environments as part of the wider platform ecosystem
- Documenting work effectively using appropriate standards, tools, and prototyping methods
Job Requirements:
- A passion for creating clean, usable, and engaging interfaces
- Confidence collaborating across teams and engaging directly with users
- A proactive, problem-solving mindset with a drive for innovation and ownership
- Curiosity to understand the wider business and technical domain
- Ability to learn "just in time" to adopt cutting-edge new technologies and paradigms
- Prior exposure to defence or national security environments is advantageous but not essential
Core Front End Skills:
- Proficiency in JavaScript
- Experience with front end frameworks such as React, Vue.js, or AngularJS
Useful / Modern Front End Engineering Skills:
- Experience with Node.js (for tooling, SSR, or full stack JavaScript)
- Understanding of web servers/reverse proxies such as Nginx or Caddy
- Experience with containerisation tools such as Docker, Podman, or Kubernetes
- Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure
- Basic scripting skills in Bash or PowerShell
- Basic understanding of relational or NoSQL databases
If you are an experienced Front End UI Developer looking for a new contract opportunity in the defence and security sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic team and contribute to cutting-edge projects.
