Senior Front End Developer - Public Sector in Cheltenham

Join to apply for the Senior Front End Developer – Public Sector role at IBM. At IBM CIC, we deliver deep technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients in the UK. A career in IBM CIC means you’ll have the opportunity to work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Curiosity, a constant quest for knowledge and a culture of evolution inspire meaningful change for our clients across sites and IBM locations.

We Offer

• Many training opportunities from classroom to e-learning, mentoring and coaching programs and the chance to gain industry‑recognized certifications
• Regular and frequent promotion opportunities to ensure you can drive and develop your career with us
• Feedback and checkpoints throughout the year
• Diversity & Inclusion as an essential and authentic component of our culture through our policies, processes, Employee Champion teams and support networks
• A culture where your ideas for growth and innovation are always welcome
• Internal recognition programs for peer‑to‑peer appreciation as well as from manager to employees
• Tools and policies to support your work‑life balance from flexible working approaches, sabbatical programs, paid paternity leave, maternity leave and an innovative maternity returner scheme
• More traditional benefits, such as 25 days holiday (in addition to public holidays), online shopping discounts, an Employee Assistance Program, a group personal pension plan of an additional 5% of your base salary paid by us monthly to save for your future

Your Role And Responsibilities

As a Senior Front End Developer, you'll be at the forefront of our digital product development, driving innovation and excellence in front‑end engineering. You will be responsible for delivering high‑quality front‑end solutions by setting the coding standard, shaping the architecture, guiding engineering practices, and leading the team through complex technical challenges in large‑scale digital transformation projects. You will also contribute to stakeholder management and strategic planning at the account level.

Responsibilities

• Lead the front‑end development of complex web applications using modern JavaScript libraries and frameworks (React, Next.js, Vue.js, etc.)
• Define technical architecture, patterns, and practices for scalable, maintainable, and high‑performing front‑end solutions
• Act as technical lead on projects—setting direction, ensuring code quality, and aligning delivery with client needs
• Mentor and support junior and mid‑level developers, promoting a culture of learning, quality, and continuous improvement
• Collaborate closely with designers, back‑end developers, DevOps, QA, and other stakeholders to drive end‑to‑end delivery
• Translate business requirements into clear technical design and user experiences
• Define and lead implementation of development workflows, CI/CD pipelines, testing strategies, and release processes
• Communicate technical decisions and trade‑offs clearly to clients and internal stakeholders

Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Deep practical experience with modern JavaScript and its libraries and frameworks such as React, Next.js, Vue.js or similar
• Strong understanding of design systems, component libraries, and working closely with UX/UI teams
• Proven track record in technical leadership roles, leading delivery teams in complex, multi‑environment projects
• Strong understanding of front‑end architecture, including performance, security, compliance, accessibility, and scalability considerations
• Experience defining the implementation of robust testing strategies (unit, integration, E2E) and managing quality in delivery pipelines
• Strong understanding of DevOps practices and tooling relevant to front‑end development
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills—able to engage with clients, present solutions, and explain technical concepts clearly
• Experience working in agile, cross‑functional teams, with an understanding of effective delivery methodologies
• Outstanding problem‑solving skills and ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently

Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

• Experience in consulting or client‑facing roles, ideally in a digital or enterprise environment
• Familiarity with back‑end technologies (e.g., Node.js, APIs) and how front‑end integrates into broader systems
• Exposure to cloud‑native architectures (e.g., AWS, Azure, serverless, containerised environments)
• Experience contributing to pre‑sales and project discovery phases by advising on technical feasibility and shaping solutions
• Involvement in technical communities or thought leadership (e.g., speaking, blogging, OSS contributions)

Desired Certifications

• JavaScript Algorithms and Data Structures Certification
• Responsive Web Design Certification
• Vue.js Certification (if experience with VueJS)
• React.js Certification (if experience with ReactJS)
• Angular Certification (if experience with Angular)

Eligibility

As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. However, to be eligible for this role you must have the valid right to work in the UK, be a resident in the UK, and have lived continuously in the UK for the last 10 years. You must also be able to hold or obtain a UK government security clearance. Unfortunately, we do not offer visa sponsorship or have any future plans to do so.