Contract Lead Frontend Developer

Key Responsibilities

• Working as part of cross functional teams whilst providing technical leadership
• Be an active member of the development team, specialising in Front End development but also working on projects using technologies with which you maybe unfamiliar with
• Be responsible for estimating development effort on projects
• Help define and execute the development strategy
• Conduct code reviews to ensure quality standards are upheld
• Work closely with account directors, creative, and the client directly to ensure projects are delivered on time
• 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

Requirements

• Strong knowledge and experience of JavaScript, jQuery, React, Redux, and ES6
• Experience of working within an agile environment
• At least four years’ development experience
• Proven ability to deliver a wide range of projects, large and small
• Knowledge of Test-Driven Development
• Strong HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Strong knowledge of software development practices, processes and theories, especially around Agile Development Principles
• GIT

Desired Skills (But not essential)

• Knowledge of development frameworks other than the one you are expert in
• Team leadership and mentoring experience
• Responsive design and development
• Good client experience
• Experience in the automotive industry

We Value Diversity

We champion and welcome diversity in our workforce and ensure all job applicants receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender or gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality. We are not only committed to increasing the visibility and recognition of talent from under-represented groups within our organisation, but the wider industry too. At the end of the day, we make sure we take time to look after ourselves, each other, and the planet, because we’re always stronger together. ITG have a number of community groups (ERGs) available to employees which offer a safe space for like-minded colleagues, with shared interests to connect, socialise and check in with each other. These include Black ITGers Together, LGBTQ+ Together, Mens Health Together, Muslims Together, Neurodiversity Together, Working Parents and Carers Together and Women In Tech Together.