IT & Software

Senior Front End Developer

Candour Solutions Limited

Chester · England · United Kingdom

Senior Developer (React / Next.js/ Node.js) Salary:

£50,000

£60,000 per annum Location:

Chester / Hybrid

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced

Senior Developer

with strong React, Next.js and Node.js expertise to join an established digital transformation team who are currently going from strength to strength and undergoing a really exciting period of digital transformation.This is a permanent opportunity for a Senior Developer who wants genuine ownership of frontend architecture and the opportunity to make a significant impact on a business-critical digital platform.Youll join the team at an important stage of the programme, helping to refactor and modernise an existing business-facing management platform used to support complex operational and management workflows.The role is highly hands-on, with a strong focus on modernising the frontend using the latest capabilities of Next.js, while improving performance, stability, scalability and long-term maintainability.

About the Role

As a Senior Frontend Developer, youll take ownership of key areas of frontend development and architecture. Youll work closely with other engineers, UX/UI specialists and stakeholders to deliver high-quality, scalable digital products.Youll be comfortable working autonomously, making technical decisions and contributing from day one, while also being a collaborative member of a wider delivery team.

Key Responsibilities

Integrate frontend functionality with an

OpenAPI-driven Node.js backend Lead the refactor of an existing frontend application using

Next.js App Router Implement and optimise

Server Components and Server Actions Develop scalable, maintainable UI components using

React and Next.js Implement and optimise client-side and server-side caching strategies Improve application stability, performance and overall user experience Work closely with UX/UI designers to translate designs into high-quality frontend solutions Collaborate with backend engineers to align frontend implementation with API contracts Contribute to the refinement of user stories, requirements and delivery plans Participate in stakeholder discussions and presentations where required Contribute to frontend architecture and technical decision-making Technology Environment

Youll be working across a modern technology stack including:

Node.js Next.js

App Router, Server Components and Server Actions React OpenAPI-driven backend services Playwright Client-side and server-side caching PostgreSQL Prisma ORM Docker Azure DevOps Azure CI/CD pipelines Youll ideally have:

Extensive commercial experience with

React.js, Next.js and Node.js Strong hands-on experience with modern

Next.js architecture , including App Router and server-rendering patterns Proven experience delivering frontend refactors, migrations or significant application modernisation A strong understanding of modern frontend development principles and best practices Experience integrating frontend applications with APIs and backend services The ability to work independently and take ownership of technical decisions Strong communication skills and confidence working with technical and non-technical stakeholders A proactive, collaborative and delivery-focused approach Experience working within enterprise or complex digital transformation environments would be advantageous Why Join?

This is an opportunity to take on a genuinely senior frontend position with

real architectural ownership , rather than simply delivering tickets against an established roadmap.Youll be joining a high-profile digital transformation programme where your technical decisions will directly influence the performance, scalability and future direction of a business-critical platform.The role offers the opportunity to work with modern frontend technologies, collaborate with experienced technical and delivery teams, and play a significant part in the continued evolution of an enterprise digital product.The role is has a flexible hybrid working approach.Candidates must be

UK-based and have the right to work in the UK .

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