Overview
Front End Developer (SC Cleared) — Ipswich, on-site only. Contract length: 6 months. Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance Required (Immediate Start).
We are seeking a highly skilled frontend developer with a strong software engineering background to lead the modernization of our application suite at Adastral Park. This is a hands-on role responsible for transitioning existing applications to a TypeScript and React baseline, using our established internal boilerplate to drive security, performance, and development efficiencies. In an Agile environment, you will bridge technical execution and product vision by capturing requirements from Product Owners and translating them into high-quality, version-controlled software.
Responsibilities
Modernization: Align legacy applications with the current TypeScript/React baseline and internal standards.
Security & Efficiency: Enhance application security protocols and streamline front-end performance.
End-to-End Delivery: Manage the full development lifecycle, from requirement capture in JIRA to final stakeholder demos.
Agile Leadership: Drive sprint ceremonies and maintain transparency through regular progress demonstrations.
Technical Audit: Assess and document the current state of existing applications to identify rewrite constraints.
Requirement Engineering: Collaborate with Product Owners to define features and break them down into actionable JIRA stories.
Development: Rewrite applications using React and TypeScript, ensuring adherence to version control and coding standards.
Collaboration: Participate in all Agile ceremonies and lead demos for stakeholders.
Documentation: Update technical documentation to reflect the new architecture and deployment workflows.
Technical Requirements
Core Stack: Expert-level proficiency in React and TypeScript.
Engineering Excellence: Strong software engineering principles (DRY, SOLID, Modular Design).
Tooling: Experience with JIRA for task management and Git for version control.
Standardization: Experience with boilerplate architectures to ensure consistency across large-scale projects.
Process: Familiarity with Agile methodologies and the full SDLC.
Mandatory Criteria
Security Clearance: Must hold current and active SC Clearance.
On-site Presence: On-site 5 days a week at Ipswich for the initial 6-month term. No remote/hybrid options.
Availability: Immediate start preferred.
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