At a Glance
- Tasks: Build secure, intuitive interfaces for a cutting-edge Defence Intelligence platform using React and TypeScript.
- Company: Join a leading tech firm focused on national security and innovative solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, agile work environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative team culture with a focus on agile delivery and user-centric design.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in national security while working with modern technologies.
- Qualifications: Experience in secure environments, strong React and TypeScript skills required.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
- Front End Developer
- £500-£540 per day | Outside IR35
- React | Type Script | Secure, Analyst-Facing Applications
- Location: London (MOD site)
- Working Pattern: 4 days per week onsite
- Clearance: Current DV Security Clearance required
- Background: MOD / Defence / National Security experience required
The Opportunity
We're looking for an experienced Front End Developer to build intuitive, secure and role-aware interfaces for a next-generation Defence Intelligence platform.
You'll work closely with UX Designers, Back End Developers and wider delivery teams to turn complex operational requirements into accessible, maintainable and high-performing applications that improve visibility, streamline workflows and support users in a mission-critical environment.
This is an excellent opportunity to work on modern digital capabilities within a highly secure Defence environment.
About the Programme
This programme is delivering an AI-enabled Defence Intelligence capability designed to improve visibility of operational information, reduce administrative burden and support faster, more informed decision-making.
As part of an agile, multidisciplinary team, you'll help deliver modern frontend applications that integrate with secure backend services and existing Defence platforms.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain frontend applications using React and Type Script.
- Build reusable UI components aligned with a coherent design system and component library.
- Work closely with UX Designers to translate user journeys, wireframes and prototypes into production-ready interfaces.
- Integrate frontend applications with REST APIs, workflow services and identity/access mechanisms.
- Develop role-aware dashboards, task views, status tracking and operational work queues.
- Apply accessibility, responsive design and usability best practices.
- Participate in agile ceremonies, sprint delivery, demonstrations and user feedback sessions.
- Contribute to frontend testing, quality assurance and continuous improvement.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Demonstrable experience delivering software within MOD, Defence, National Security or similarly secure environments.
- Strong commercial React development experience.
- Strong Type Script capability.
- Experience consuming REST APIs and collaborating closely with backend engineering teams.
- Experience building responsive, accessible and maintainable user interfaces.
- Good understanding of component-based development and design system principles.
- Experience using Git within agile delivery environments.
Desirable Experience
- Experience working with Figma and modern UX/design workflows.
- Experience with Material UI, GOV. UK Design System, MOD design patterns or equivalent component frameworks.
- Experience developing workflow-driven applications.
- Experience implementing secure authentication and role-based access control.
- Experience developing search-led user interfaces.
- Experience supporting applications deployed in classified or highly regulated environments.
- Mandatory Requirements
- Current DV Security Clearance.
- Ability to work onsite at an MOD location in London four days per week.
- Previous experience delivering within MOD, Defence, Defence Intelligence, Strategic Command or wider National Security organisations.
- Comfortable working with OFFICIAL-SENSITIVE and classified material where authorised.
- Ways of Working
- Agile delivery within a multidisciplinary team.
- Close collaboration with Defence stakeholders, Product, Delivery, UX and Engineering teams.
- Secure-by-design approach with a strong focus on audit, traceability, access control and assurance.
- Practical focus on creating intuitive, reliable applications while maintaining operational accountability.
What We're Looking For
We're interested in Front End Developers who can demonstrate
- Successful delivery within secure MOD or Defence environments.
- Strong React and Type Script development experience.
- The ability to turn complex UX requirements into accessible, maintainable and intuitive interfaces.
- Excellent communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- A practical understanding of agile delivery and modern frontend engineering.
- Awareness of secure system delivery, accreditation considerations and operational governance.
Rate
£500-£540 per day (Outside IR35)
Location
London (4 days onsite)
Clearance
- Current DV Security Clearance required
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