At a Glance
- Tasks: Create user-friendly web applications using React and Next.js for public sector clients.
- Company: Join Solirius Reply, a forward-thinking tech company focused on impactful digital services.
- Benefits: Enjoy remote work flexibility, competitive pay, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Fully remote role with a focus on accessibility and performance in web development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in public services while working with cutting-edge technologies.
- Qualifications: Strong skills in React, Next.js, and JavaScript; experience in Agile teams is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
hackajob is collaborating with Solirius Reply to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. We are looking for an experienced Front End Engineer on an Outside IR35 contract basis to deliver user-centric digital services for our public sector clients. This is a fully remote role focused on building accessible, performant web applications aligned with GDS standards. You will work within multidisciplinary agile teams to produce production-quality front-end solutions that make a real difference to public services.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain front-end applications using React and Next.js
- Build accessible, responsive interfaces compliant with WCAG 2.2 AA and GDS Design System
- Collaborate with designers, product owners, and back-end engineers in Agile delivery teams
- Write clean, testable JavaScript/TypeScript with comprehensive unit and integration tests
- Implement server-side rendering (SSR) and static site generation (SSG) using Next.js
- Contribute to technical decision-making and code reviews
- Ensure services meet GDS Service Standard and pass assessments
- Optimise application performance and Core Web Vitals
Essential Skills & Experience
- Strong proficiency in React (hooks, context, state management)
- Production experience with Next.js (App Router, SSR, SSG, API routes)
- Advanced JavaScript (ES6) and ideally TypeScript
- Public sector / government digital delivery experience (e.g., GDS, NHS Digital, HMRC, DWP, MOJ, Home Office)
- Understanding of GOV.UK Design System and accessible front-end development (WCAG 2.2 AA)
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams within government delivery frameworks
- Testing: Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress or Playwright
- Version control with Git (GitHub/GitLab)
- RESTful API integration and understanding of microservices architecture
Desirable Skills
- TypeScript (advanced)
- GOV.UK Prototype Kit
- GDS Frontend (govuk-frontend)
- Design systems and component library development
- CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Azure DevOps)
- Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
- Performance optimisation and monitoring
- Accessibility auditing tools (axe, WAVE, PA11Y)
Front End Developer - React, Next.js, Javascript employer: Solirius Reply
Solirius Reply is an excellent employer that champions a flexible working environment, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life while working remotely. With a competitive salary and generous benefits such as 25 days of annual leave, the company fosters a collaborative work culture that encourages employee growth through diverse projects and client engagement, making it a rewarding place for talented individuals to thrive.
