Senior Frontend Developer
I'm hiring both a contract and permanent Senior Frontend Developer to join my clients growing digital team. Working with React, Next.js and TypeScript, you'll help develop and enhance high-visibility digital platforms, build engaging user experiences and contribute to exciting new projects. Offering hybrid working, excellent benefits and the opportunity to make a real impact within a collaborative team.
Frontend Developer – React / Next.js / TypeScript
Location: Manchester City Centre (Hybrid)
Salary/rate: Negotiable + Excellent Benefits
The Opportunity
I'm partnering with an established, forward-thinking organisation with a strong presence across the North West, looking for a talented Frontend Developers to join their digital team.
With continued investment in its digital platforms, this is an exciting opportunity to work with modern technologies, enhance user experiences and contribute to the development of high-profile websites.
The Role
Working alongside the Website Manager, designers, marketing and technical teams, you'll help develop and maintain the organisation's digital platforms, introduce new functionality and support the migration of multiple websites onto a central platform.
Key responsibilities:
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Develop and enhance websites using React, Next.js and TypeScript.
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Build reusable frontend components within an API-driven architecture.
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Work with HTML, CSS/SASS, Tailwind and Styled Components.
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Integrate frontend applications with GraphQL and backend services.
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Support website migrations and platform improvements.
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Collaborate with designers and stakeholders to deliver engaging user experiences.
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Champion performance, accessibility, responsive design and testing best practices.
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Troubleshoot technical issues and maintain platform reliability.
What We're Looking For
You'll be passionate about frontend development, with strong technical skills and an eye for delivering excellent user experiences.
Essential skills:
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Commercial frontend development experience.
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Strong JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML and CSS/SASS.
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Hands-on experience with React/Next.js
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Experience with GraphQL and API integrations.
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Understanding of responsive design, accessibility and performance optimisation.
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Appreciation of test-driven development.
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Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Desirable skills:
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Tailwind CSS and Styled Components.
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Contentful CMS or similar.
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Azure DevOps and automation tooling.
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API-first or microservices architectures.
What's On Offer?
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Hybrid working in Manchester City Centre.
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Up to 8% matched pension.
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25 days' holiday plus your birthday off.
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Private healthcare and life assurance.
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Enhanced maternity/paternity pay.
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Employee share scheme.
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Learning and development opportunities.
Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established organisation investing in its digital future. You'll work with modern frontend technologies, collaborate with a supportive team and contribute to projects that make a genuine impact.
Interested?
If you're a Frontend Developer with experience in React/Next.js, JavaScript/TypeScript and modern web technologies, I'd love to hear from you.
Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.
Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
About the job
Contract Type: Permanent
Specialism: Technology & Digital
Focus: Software Development/Engineering
Industry: IT
Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 per annum
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Experience Level: Associate
Location: Manchester
FULL_TIMEJob Reference: UH00JZ-A75413A7
Date posted: 14 October 2026
Consultant: Danielle Rosa
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