Lead the development of user interfaces using React and related libraries to create highly interactive, user-friendly, and visually appealing applications.
Work closely with product owners, UX/UI designers, and back-end engineers to transform business requirements into technical solutions, ensuring a seamless e-commerce experience.
Focus on optimizing the performance of the UI to ensure fast load times, smooth navigation, and a reactive experience across devices.
Implement data fetching and state management through Apollo Client and integrate the UI with RESTful and GraphQL APIs built with Node.js and Apollo Server.
Advocate for and follow best practices for software development, including clean, maintainable code, automated testing, and code reviews.
Mentor junior and mid-level developers, offering guidance on React development, front-end architecture, and best practices.
Works with back-end engineers to integrate front-end with back-end services and help shape the architecture and performance of the entire application stack.

Proven experience as a Senior Front-End or UI Developer, with hands-on React experience.
Competency in all of these technologies and tools
ReactJS, TypeScript, Node.js, Loadable Components, Jest, Styled Components, Storybook, GraphQL and Apollo (client/server) and Akamai caching.
Strong understanding of React and its ecosystem.
Experience with Apollo Client and GraphQL queries, mutation handling, and state management.
Solid knowledge of Node.js and how to integrate the front-end with back-end services.
Expertise in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (ES6+).
Experience with responsive design.
Experience with Gitlab and their GitFlow version control process.
Ability to collaborate with UX/UI designers and translate Figma and Storybook prototypes into functional, high-quality user interfaces.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, focusing on user-centric solutions.
Familiarity with front-end testing frameworks (Jest in particular).
We also do A/B testing via Adobe Target.
Proficient in optimizing UI performance for large-scale applications, with experience implementing lazy loading, code splitting, and other advanced optimization techniques.
Previous experience in an Agile/Scrum development environment.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to work in partnership and across teams.

A supportive team environment where everyone really is working toward the same goal.
A strong open-door policy within management
An environment where you will be given the tools and opportunities to further your career
Pension scheme
Simply Health Plan
25 days holiday plus bank holidays with option to buy additional holiday
FREE Onsite Parking
Flexible home working
Cycle to work Scheme
Reward schemes

Senior UI Developer

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