Senior Front End Developer - eSC or eDV Clearance Required

Senior Front-End Developer

In this role, you’ll work in one of IBM Consulting Client Innovation Centers (Delivery Centers), delivering deep technical and industry expertise to public and private sector clients worldwide. The role requires eligibility for enhanced Security Check (eSC) or Enhanced Developed Vetting (eDV) clearance.

• Develop high-quality, responsive, and accessible front-end applications using modern JavaScript frameworks.
• Translate UI/UX designs into polished, user‑centric interfaces aligned with accessibility, usability, and government digital standards.
• Collaborate closely with designers, backend engineers, QA, Dev Ops, and wider delivery teams to deliver integrated end‑to‑end solutions.
• Build reusable components, shared UI patterns, and maintain clean, modular, and scalable codebases.
• Perform testing, debugging, and front‑end performance optimisation to ensure reliable, fast, and secure user experiences.
• Contribute front‑end expertise during requirements analysis, solution design, and technical planning.
• Support CI/CD workflows and Git‑based version control practices.
• Stay up to date with emerging front‑end technologies, tooling, and engineering approaches and apply them where beneficial.

• Lead front‑end development on complex or highly secure projects, defining architecture, patterns, and standards.
• Shape development workflows, testing strategies, and release processes.
• Mentor and support junior and mid‑level developers in technical and delivery capabilities.
• Communicate technical decisions, trade‑offs, and solution direction to clients and stakeholders.
• Influence technical strategy and contribute to planning across account‑level delivery.

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Bachelor’s Degree.

• Advanced proficiency in JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3, with the ability to build highly interactive, performant, and maintainable front‑end applications.
• Hands‑on experience with modern frameworks such as React, Vue.js, or Next.js, including component‑driven architecture and state management patterns.
• Strong understanding of responsive design principles, accessibility standards (WCAG), and user‑centric usability best practices.
• Experience working with component libraries, design systems, and collaborating closely with UI/UX teams to deliver consistent, high‑quality interfaces.
• Strong debugging, testing, and performance optimisation capabilities across modern browsers and devices.
• Proficient in Git and Git‑based workflows, including branching strategies and collaborative code review practices.
• Solid understanding of API integration, including RESTful services, backend collaboration, and data‑driven UI patterns.
• Knowledge of front‑end testing approaches, including unit, integration, and end‑to‑end testing.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, automated build processes, and Dev Ops workflows supporting front‑end delivery.
• Excellent communication skills and a strong analytical mindset, able to troubleshoot complex issues and propose effective technical solutions.

• Experience leading front‑end teams or acting as a technical lead on complex digital delivery projects.
• Ability to define front‑end architecture, engineering standards, and best practices that guide large‑scale application development.
• Understanding of cloud‑native delivery models and modern hosting environments such as AWS or Azure.
• Exposure to server‑side JavaScript concepts, including Node.js, Next.js, and related frameworks.
• Experience in consulting or client‑facing environments, with the ability to communicate technical direction and influence solution design.

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• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
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• Tools and policies to support work‑life balance: flexible working approaches, sabbatical programs, paid paternity leave, maternity leave and an innovative…