Lead Frontend Developer; UX
Listed on 2026-10-18
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Software Development
Front End Developer, React.js, Software Project Mgr/ Lead
Lead Frontend Developer (UX) | London Area (Hybrid) | Up to £100,000 per annum
We're working with a highly mission-driven global technology business looking for a Lead Frontend Developer, specialising in UX to lead a distributed team and shape frontend development across a complex portfolio of software products.
This is a senior role combining frontend development, technical leadership, UX and people management
, with a strong focus on creating consistent, accessible and high-quality digital experiences.
- Lead and develop a UX-focused team of frontend developers, supporting performance, growth and career development.
- Set standards and best practice for frontend UX development across the wider organisation.
- Take ownership of the organisation's shared UI and design tooling
, helping product teams build consistently and efficiently. - Work closely with Product, Engineering and UX stakeholders to prioritise work and improve delivery.
- Provide technical direction across major frontend initiatives and support teams working on complex products.
- Champion accessibility, quality and user-centred development.
- Help evolve frontend engineering practices, tooling and ways of working across the organisation.
- Strong experience in frontend development
, ideally across complex software products. - Previous experience leading, mentoring or managing frontend / UX development teams.
- Experience working with design systems, component libraries or shared frontend platforms
. - Strong understanding of modern frontend engineering practices and software delivery.
- Experience influencing technical direction across multiple teams or products.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- A track record of taking ownership of complex projects through to delivery.
- Experience in a regulated or highly complex technology environment would be useful.
This is an opportunity to take a lead role in shaping frontend engineering and user experience across a global product environment
, with responsibility for both people and technical direction.
Lead Frontend Developer (UX) | London Area (Hybrid) | Up to £100,000 per annum
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