Lead Frontend Developer

I’m recruiting for a Lead UI Engineer to join a fast-growing, remote-first digital consultancy. You’ll lead front-end delivery across client projects and internal products, shaping modern, performant, and accessible web interfaces

This role combines hands-on React/Next.js engineering with mentoring, architectural guidance, and cross-functional collaboration.

I’ve successfully placed 10 engineers in this company already, all with great feedback on team culture, career growth, and project variety. This is an excellent opportunity to make a tangible impact on both products and people.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead front-end engineering, building responsive, mobile-first UI with HTML, CSS, SASS, JavaScript (ES6+) and TypeScript
• Develop robust React and Next.js applications with SSR, reusable component libraries, and scalable architecture
• Collaborate closely with UX, visual designers, and back-end teams to deliver cohesive, high-quality interfaces
• Mentor and support front-end engineers, running code reviews and guiding best practices
• Communicate design and technical decisions to technical and non-technical stakeholders, including clients
• Contribute to project scoping, estimation, and delivery planning
• Debug, optimise, and maintain performance, accessibility, and test coverage of web applications

What We’re Looking ForEssential:

• Degree in Computer Science or equivalent industry experience
• Strong experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, React, Next.js
• Proven track record leading front-end delivery or mentoring engineers
• Strong understanding of responsive, adaptive, mobile-first design, UX principles, and reusable component libraries
• Experience with Figma/Adobe XD and collaborating with designers
• Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills

Desirable:

• Familiarity with Webpack, Babel, accessibility standards, SEO for front-end, and design systems
• Experience working in cross-functional product teams

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Share options under HMRC-approved EMI scheme
• Remote-first culture with access to Belfast/London co-working hubs
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Pension matched up to 8%
• Bupa Private Healthcare & Health Assessments
• Specsavers Corporate Eye Care
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Training and professional development budget
• High-spec equipment and home-office budget
• Supportive, innovative team culture

*You must be based in Northern Ireland*