Front End Software Engineer

Convergence Group is seeking a Front End Software Engineer with strong React.js skills to design and build next-generation software for a bespoke customer portal and internal systems in a fast-paced, growing environment.

• Build and maintain high-quality, scalable web applications using web development frameworks and libraries (e.g. React, Next.js, Blazor) JavaScript, TypeScript and Azure services.
• Design intuitive front-end experiences and robust back-end logic with seamless client-server integration.
• Implement new features using frameworks, APIs, and databases.
• Ensure software quality with unit, integration, and automated testing.
• Collaborate in Agile environments (e.g. Scrum or Kanban) - participating in standups, sprint planning, and delivery.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve application issues.
• Engage in code reviews to maintain standards, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning.
• Drive improvements across the SDLC: tools, pipelines, architecture, and documentation.

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience of React.js
• Knowledge of modern JavaScript frameworks such as Next.js or Blazor
• Proven front end development experience with HTML, CSS and JavaScript
• Experience working knowledge of Azure cloud services and SQL databases
• A solid grasp of CI/CD pipelines and automated testing practices
• Hands-on experience managing and integrating 3rd party or internal API’s
• Familiarity with tools like Postman, Swagger, or similar platforms for testing and validating API requests and responses
• Comfort with Agile methodologies using Scrum or Kanban
• Good understanding of UX / UI principles, and the ability to translate complex requirements from BA’s and Stakeholders into effective solutions
• Technologies it’s useful to know include: Laravel, C#, Knockout.js
• Bonus points for exposure to IT service management tools such as ServiceNow and experience working within a fast-paced SME environment

• Salary: £50-60,000 for experienced A players
• Time off: 33 days holiday, including bank holidays
• Benefits: Private Medical, enhanced Pension, Income Protection & Life Assurance
• Work-life balance: flexible core hours + hybrid working with 3 days a week in the Solihull office
• Dog friendly office