Lead Frontend Developer
Remote with ad-hoc travel to Manchester || Experience within UK central government required
At Amber Labs, we are a cutting-edge UK and European technology consultancy that prioritises empowering autonomy, promoting experimentation, and facilitating rapid learning to provide exceptional value to our clients. Our company culture is centred around collaboration, where all colleagues, regardless of their role, work together to minimise risk and shorten delivery times. We're looking for a Lead Frontend Developer with deep expertise in modern web technologies and user interface development to join our growing team.
Have proven experience delivering projects within UK central government .
You will lead technical delivery on high-impact government programmes, creating secure, accessible, and user-focused digital services. As a Lead, you'll guide frontend development teams, make key architectural decisions, and mentor colleagues while remaining hands-on with coding and delivery.
Provide technical leadership across the full frontend development lifecycle.
- Build and maintain web applications with JavaScript, Node.js, HTML, CSS, and ExpressJS.
- Implement performance optimisation and cross-browser compatibility solutions.
- Oversee GitLab pipelines and CI/CD best practice for frontend delivery.
- Collaborate with designers, product owners, and stakeholders to define and deliver high-quality outcomes.
- Mentor and support frontend developers, encouraging knowledge-sharing and professional growth.
- Promote best practices in clean code, testing, accessibility, and agile delivery.
Proven experience as a Lead or Senior Frontend Developer in complex environments.
- Strong expertise in JavaScript, HTML, and CSS .
- js and frontend frameworks (ExpressJS or similar).
- Hands-on experience building and consuming REST APIs .
- Familiarity with frontend testing tools (Selenium, Postman, aXe-Core, Wave).
- Prior experience working on UK central government projects (essential).
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure.
- Flexible work environment focused on deliverable outcomes.
- Private medical insurance through Aviva.
- Company pension plan through Nest.
- 25 days of annual leave plus UK bank holidays.
- Generous employee referral programme.
- Highly collaborative and collegial environment with clear opportunities for career advancement.
- Diversity & Inclusion
Vacancy posted 11 days ago
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