Front-End Developer (React/Modern JavaScript) - eSC/eDV Clearance

At IBM Consulting UK FutureNow, you’ll build a career at the forefront of hybrid cloud and AI, working with leading clients across the public and private sectors. The Front-End Application Developer is responsible for designing, developing, and supporting modern user interfaces for web and mobile applications using modern JavaScript frameworks.

• Develop high‑quality, responsive, and accessible front-end interfaces using modern JavaScript frameworks.
• Translate UI/UX designs into functional user experiences, ensuring cross‑browser compatibility and adherence to brand and design guidelines.
• Collaborate with designers, backend engineers, QA, DevOps, and other team members to deliver end‑to‑end solutions.
• Build reusable components, UI patterns, and maintain clean, well‑structured code.
• Conduct testing, debugging, and performance optimisation to ensure a smooth user experience.
• Participate in requirements analysis, providing front-end input to design and solution discussions.
• Contribute to CI/CD processes and version control workflows using Git-based tooling.
• Stay current with emerging front-end technologies and apply them appropriately.

• Strong JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3 development
• Experience with modern frameworks (React, Vue.js, Next.js)
• Understanding of responsive design, accessibility, and usability best practices
• Experience with component libraries, design systems, and UI/UX collaboration
• Strong debugging, testing, and performance optimisation skills
• Experience with Git and Git-based workflows
• Understanding of API integration and backend collaboration
• Knowledge of front-end testing (unit, integration, E2E)
• Familiarity with CI/CD and DevOps workflows
• Strong communication and problem-solving ability
• Experience leading teams or acting as technical lead (optional depending on level)
• Experience defining architecture, standards, or best practices (optional)
• Understanding of cloud-native environments (AWS, Azure) (optional)
• Exposure to Node.js or Next.js server-side concepts (optional)
• Consulting or client-facing experience (optional)

• Tools and policies to support your work-life balance from flexible working approaches, sabbatical programs, paid paternity leave, maternity leave and an innovative maternity returners scheme
• More traditional benefits, such as 25 days holiday (in addition to public holidays), private medical, dental & optical cover, online shopping discounts, an Employee Assistance Program, life assurance and a group pension plan through salary sacrifice