Frontend Developer

Frontend JavaScript DeveloperUI/UX Focus | React | Node.js | Hybrid (Hitchin) | £60,000-£70,000The OpportunityWe're partnering with an innovative construction technology business that's transforming how infrastructure projects are delivered. Their products combine hardware, software and intelligent data collection to automate key processes on construction sites, helping improve quality, increase safety and reduce costs across the industry. With continued growth across the UK, Ireland and the US, they're investing heavily in R&D and building the next generation of their platform.As part of this growth, they're looking for a Frontend JavaScript Developer who loves building intuitive, beautifully designed user experiences. This isn't just a React development role. They're looking for someone who genuinely cares about how software feels to use. Someone who enjoys solving UX problems, designing clean interfaces and creating products that people actually enjoy working with. You'll join a collaborative engineering team where your input into both development and product design will genuinely shape the future of the platform.What you'll be doingYou'll be involved throughout the product lifecycle, working closely with engineers and the wider business to build modern web and mobile applications.Your work will include:Developing responsive web applications using React and modern JavaScriptCreating intuitive user interfaces with a strong focus on usability and accessibilityContributing to UI/UX decisions alongside developmentBuilding and consuming REST APIsWorking across web, desktop (Electron) and mobile technologiesImproving application performance, including deployment on embedded hardwareCollaborating through code reviews and Agile ceremoniesUsing modern AI-assisted development tools to improve productivityWhat they're looking forYou'll ideally bring:Strong commercial JavaScript development experience (3-5 years)React expertise alongside solid vanilla JavaScript knowledgeA Computer Science (or similar technical) backgroundGood understanding of algorithms and data structuresExperience building modern web applicationsA genuine passion for user experience and interface designAn eye for detail when it comes to accessibility, layout, and usabilityConfidence using Git and collaborative development workflowsA GitHub profile or portfolio showcasing personal or commercial work would be a real advantageTech StackYou'll be working with technologies including:JavaScript (ES6+)ReactHTML5 & CSS3Node.jsElectronREST APIsOAuthTypeScriptGitJavaScript testing frameworksDatabase design & queryingLinuxAbout youYou'll enjoy this role if you:Love solving complex technical problemsCare about building products that are enjoyable to useEnjoy working closely with designers and product teamsLike challenging existing ideas and suggesting improvementsThrive in collaborative Agile environmentsAre comfortable giving and receiving constructive code reviewsHave excellent communication skillsWhat's on offerCompetitive salary (£60,000-£70,000 DOE)Hybrid working from their Hitchin office25 days holiday plus bank holidaysCompany laptopOngoing learning and professional developmentFriendly, collaborative engineering cultureThe opportunity to have genuine ownership within a growing technology businessInterested?If you're a Frontend JavaScript Developer who enjoys creating polished user experiences just as much as writing clean code, we'd love to tell you more.Apply today or get in touch for a confidential conversation.