Frontend Developer in Stevenage

Frontend Developer

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Akkodis is a global leader in engineering, technology, and R&D, harnessing the power of connected data to drive digital transformation and innovation for a smarter, more sustainable future. As part of the Adecco Group, Akkodis combines the expertise of AKKA and Modis, with over 50,000 engineers and digital specialists across 30 countries in North America, EMEA, and APAC. Our teams bring extensive cross-sector knowledge in critical technology areas such as mobility, software services, robotics, simulations, cybersecurity, AI, and data analytics, enabling clients to tackle complex challenges in today’s rapidly evolving markets.

Role

The Front-End React Engineer will design, develop, and deliver responsive, accessible, and high-performing web applications using React.js and modern front-end technologies. This role is instrumental in ensuring outstanding user experience, maintainability, and security across digital platforms.

Working closely with UX Designers, Software Engineers, and Solution Architects, the engineer will translate design concepts into functional interfaces, optimise application performance, and contribute to the continuous improvement of the front-end framework.

Responsibilities

• Develop scalable and reusable React.js components using TypeScript.
• Translate UX/UI designs into responsive and accessible web interfaces.
• Integrate front-end applications with RESTful and GraphQL APIs.
• Implement secure authentication, session management, and data handling.
• Maintain consistent styling using frameworks such as Material UI, Bootstrap, or TailwindCSS.
• Collaborate with UX Designers, Developers, and Integration Specialists to align workflows.
• Work with Solution Architects and Cloud Engineers to deploy front-end applications in AWS or Azure environments.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Conduct peer reviews and ensure adherence to front-end coding standards.
• Write and maintain unit, integration, and snapshot tests to ensure code quality.
• Collaborate with QA teams to validate accessibility and functionality compliance.
• Stay current with emerging front-end technologies and best practices.

Required Experience

• 3+ years’ experience building front-end applications using React.js and TypeScript.
• Proven experience integrating with RESTful APIs and managing asynchronous data.
• Background in front-end delivery for cloud-hosted or enterprise-scale applications.
• Working within Agile delivery environments.
• Deploying applications through AWS Amplify, S3, or Azure App Services.

Required Skills

• 3+ years experience building front-end applications using React.js and TypeScript
• Strong knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, ES6+, and responsive design
• Proven experience integrating with RESTful APIs and handling asynchronous data
• Understanding of state management
• Familiarity with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile development
• Experience building applications to accessibility standards
• Experience deploying front-end apps via AWS Amplify, S3, or Azure App Services

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Relevant certifications (e.g., React Developer, AWS/Azure Developer) are advantageous

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• IT Services and IT Consulting, Armed Forces, and Engineering Services