Lead Frontend Developer

Inspired Thinking Group (ITG)

Lead Front End Developer building web applications for high-profile brands. Collaborating in an Agile team with digital creatives and developers to deliver quality products.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeRemote • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Typescript, React, and ES6+, with a strong focus on Agile methodologies and team leadership. Proven ability to mentor developers, implement best practices, and enhance software delivery through effective use of tools and libraries.

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TypescriptReactAgile MethodologiesCode ReviewMentoring

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Hard Skills

ES6+REST APIsSassStyled ComponentsSemantic HTML5Web PerformanceTDDTesting FrameworksReduxGit

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipMentoringCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

WebpackViteGitLabCursorLintingModule Federation

Industry Keywords

AccessibilityResponsive LayoutBEMBrowser APIsEmerging Market Trends

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JestReactReduxSCSSTypeScriptWebpack

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work closely with account directors, creative, and the client directly to ensure projects are delivered on time
Help define and execute the development strategy
Mentor and develop other members of the team
Implement and improve working practices
Identify and research emerging market trends to ensure you are always on top of your game
Working in an Agile team to allow development of small, incremental released and rapid iteration
Use of Cursor to accelerate delivery of high quality software with supporting tests and documentation; but also supporting the team by continuously improving our AI tools, skills and workflows.
Participation in sprint ceremonies such as planning, standups, and demonstrations.
Conduct code reviews to ensure quality standards are upheld
Estimation of tasks for a wide range of projects
Lead Developers also act as Line managers for developers on the team, and should have experience of managing and mentoring employees.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Knowledge and experience in at least one of these areas: Typescript, React and ES6+.
Knowledge and experience of tools and libraries (Redux, Redux TK, Zustand).
Experience using REST APIs.
Sass, Styled Components, Responsive layout, Methodologies such as BEM.
Semantic HTML5, HTML5 features such as canvas and media elements.
Browser APIs including geo-location support, local storage, session storage, web workers, and web sockets.
Experience of accessibility.
Web Performance.
Webpack/Vite/Rspack/Rsbuild/Rollup, Module Federation, Linting Version Control, Git (GitLab).
TDD, Testing frameworks/libraries (i.e. Jest).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Time off that works for you — 25 days' holiday + bank holidays, a paid Wellbeing Day, flexible bank holidays to honour cultural or religious observances, and the option to buy or carry over up to 5 extra days.
Enhanced family friendly leave, 3 extra days for your wedding/honeymoon, and an Employee Assistance Programme whenever you need support.
Pension scheme, Corporate Medical Cash Plan, electric car salary sacrifice scheme, and tax-efficient payroll giving to your favourite charities.
Funding for professional qualifications, monthly Employee of the Month awards (£250 bonus), and referral bonuses of up to £1,500.
Regular Wellbeing Workshops, 30+ Wellbeing Champions, a paid Volunteer Day, and an online perks platform with discounts on top brands, days out, and gym memberships.