Ecommerce Front End Developer (React, GraphQL) in Northampton

Ecommerce Front End Developer (React, GraphQL) in Northampton

Northampton Full-Time 40000 - 45000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Hays DT - South Coast

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Build and own the core Ecommerce website experience using React and GraphQL.
  • Company: Join a market-leading manufacturing business modernising its digital capabilities.
  • Benefits: Enjoy 25 days holiday, flexible hours, and training opportunities.
  • Other info: Work in a dynamic environment with strong career growth potential.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact by shaping the future of their Ecommerce platform.
  • Qualifications: 2+ years of React/TypeScript experience and knowledge of headless CMS.

The predicted salary is between 40000 - 45000 £ per year.

Northampton (4 days onsite, Fridays from home) £40000 - £45000 + Benefits

I'm working with a market-leading manufacturing business within their niche that is investing heavily in its digital capability as part of a wider transformation programme. This is a company with a strong engineering heritage, now modernising how it engages customers through technology. Their core platform supports both B2B and B2C Ecommerce, making it a genuinely complex environment with real scale and variety in user journeys.

You’ll be joining at a point where they are bringing more capability in-house from third-party providers, giving you the opportunity to take ownership, influence technical direction and leave a visible mark on how their Front End estate evolves.

This role is centred around building and owning the core Ecommerce website experience within a modern, headless architecture. You’ll be developing in React, working with GraphQL APIs and integrating with Hygraph CMS, helping to deliver a fast, scalable and flexible Front End that supports a complex E-commerce environment.

Beyond the tech, this role has strong visibility. You’ll engage with internal stakeholders across the business, helping translate requirements into technical solutions. It’s not just about building components. It’s about shaping how the platform evolves. With the move away from agencies, you’ll play a key role in establishing in-house capability. It’s a genuine opportunity to take ownership and influence how things are done moving forward.

What you’ll need to succeed:

  • Strong React/TypeScript development experience (2+ years)
  • Experience with or exposure to headless CMS platforms such as Hygraph
  • Good understanding of GraphQL and modern data fetching approaches
  • Understanding of PWA concepts and Front End performance optimisation
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage non-technical stakeholders
  • Experience building B2B and B2C E-commerce websites is essential, interacting with a Magento Back End ideally.
  • AWS Cloud experience

What you’ll get in return:

The role offers free onsite parking, 25 days holiday, strong pension and various healthcare schemes. They work Fridays at home and flexible working hours to support a balanced lifestyle. They will also fund training and certifications to enhance your skill set. Visa Sponsorship is not available initially, but can be offered to those on dependent or PSW/Graduate Visas after 6 months.

To find out more and to be considered for this position please apply directly.

Hays DT - South Coast

Contact Details:

Hays DT - South Coast Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Ecommerce Front End Developer (React, GraphQL) in Northampton

React
TypeScript
GraphQL
Hygraph CMS
PWA concepts
Front End performance optimisation
Communication Skills