Senior Front End Developer

The Acorn Group are looking for an innovative, experienced developer who has at least 5 years full-time commercial experience developing front end systems in React, React_Native, NextJS and Typescript, to join our Frontend Development team providing solutions across a range of products in vertical business workstreams.

Salary: Up to £75,000 depending on experience

Location: Liverpool City Centre, Hybrid working available

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5:30pm

What you will be doing:

• Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable web applications using React, Next.js, and TypeScript.
• Collaborate with the team to create efficient and maintainable user interfaces.
• Implement secure authentication and authorisation mechanisms using OAuth and JWT tokens.
• Utilise Docker to streamline development and deployment processes.
• Create interactive and insightful data visualisations to represent complex datasets effectively.
• Optimise applications for maximum speed and scalability.
• Use tools like Sentry for error tracking and performance monitoring.
• Ensure applications are responsive and provide a seamless user experience across devices.
• Write clean, maintainable code and conduct code reviews to uphold coding standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including designers, backend developers, QA, and product managers to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Implement unit and integration tests to ensure application reliability and stability.

What we are looking for:

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in frontend development.
• Proficient in React and Next.js frameworks.
• Strong experience with TypeScript.
• Familiarity with Docker for containerisation.
• Experience with authentication mechanisms using OAuth and JWT tokens.
• Understanding of data visualisation libraries such as D3.js, Chart.js, or Recharts.
• Knowledge of React Native is a bonus.
• Experience with monitoring tools like Sentry.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control systems like Git.
• Knowledge of SEO principles and best practices.
• Experience with Progressive Web Apps (PWA) development.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work in an Agile/Scrum environment.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Experience with responsive and mobile-first design.
• Familiarity with testing frameworks like React Testing Library and Playwright.
• Knowledge of server-side rendering and static site generation techniques.
• Experience with performance monitoring tools like Sentry.
• Understanding of security best practices in frontend development.
• Experience with code versioning tools such as Git.
• Experience with DevOps practices and Agile Practices.

About Acorn Insurance:

With over 40 years of experience, Acorn Insurance is a specialist provider dedicated to helping individuals secure motor insurance across the UK. We proudly serve more than 50,000 customers, ensuring they find policies that meet their needs and provide the peace of mind that comes with high-quality cover.

At Acorn Insurance, we offer comprehensive training and continuous in-house coaching. You'll receive in-depth, FCA-regulated industry knowledge and all the tools necessary to grow your career with us. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels respected and valued.

As a Disability Confident Level 1 and Level 2 employer, we ensure our workplace is accessible and inclusive, encouraging our people to bring their best selves to work every day. The Acorn Group has been recognised as a Great Place to Work for 2024/5.

Why Acorn Insurance?

Acorn Insurance want to give you more than a job, we want to give you a purpose and a career. So, what can we offer you as an employer?

• Wellbeing: Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement starting at 31 days and potentially increasing to 35 days per year depending on grade & length of service (including bank holidays).
• Enhanced paternity pay and 16 weeks full maternity pay.
• Colleague Assistance programme offers a suite of wellbeing services such as: 6 Free Counselling sessions per year, Unlimited access to a telephone councillor 24/7, Access to a free 4-week programme of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with a trained therapist mentor.
• Network of internal qualified mental health first aiders are available to provide support to colleagues.
• A core level of life assurance with the option to increase cover via salary sacrifice and add your spouse/partner.
• Ability to access your earnings before payday via Dayforce Wallet.
• Company pension scheme.
• Refer a friend scheme with a £250 bonus for every colleague recommended on passing their probation period.
• Access to a flexible benefits platform including an annual flex pot allowance to spend on over 15 benefits of your choice.
• Ability to give back. You can opt into donating money to charity to climate positive organisations directly from your salary.

Reward, Recognition and Culture:

• Long Service Award paid on 5,10- and 15-years’ service.
• A reward and recognition hub to celebrate and reward colleagues and peers.
• Consistent and engaging company events including company awards, competitions and charity fundraisers.
• Budgets for department leaders to use for social and engagement events.

All roles are subject to DBS and Financial checks, any offer made will be conditional until checks are completed to a satisfactory standard.

Unfortunately, due to the length of training and complexity of the role, we can only accept applications from candidates who have at least one year remaining on their (Graduate/ Post study work) visa. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorships.

At Acorn, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment. We recognise that candidates may have specific needs and are happy to consider reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and working environment to accommodate individual requirements.