Job Vacancy Digital Delivery Lead Front End Developer - IPO - G7

Essential Experience 

• Has been a key player in delivering technical solutions as part of large projects

• Experienced with modern delivery models such as Scrum and other Agile

• Experience working in a Microsoft Azure Cloud first team

• Experience with Azure DevOps

• Experience writing Unit Tests, using tools such as MS Test, and an understanding of TDD principles 

Essential Technical Skills 

• Experience working with RESTful web services

• Excellent understanding of React and experience with Next JS

• Excellent understanding of Node JS

• Understanding of DevOps principles

• Has a deep understanding of architectural principals such as SOA and Micro-Services

Newport, NP10 8QQ

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Lead Front End Developer 

The IPO is a modern organisation which depends on its IT services to operate and innovate effectively. In order to provide up to date services to our customers both nationally and internationally systems need to be developed, improved and maintained. You will have the opportunity to work on the latest cutting edge cloud technologies, use modern delivery processes and work on innovative projects some including the use of AI and ML. Working alongside experts in their fields you will have the opportunity to make valuable contributions without compromising on quality. 

You will need the appetite to learn new technologies and methodologies for delivering high quality IT services. In this role you will work within a multi-disciplined team using several technologies to build enterprise grade services as well as mentoring and coaching team members. You will be expected to be proactive and take accountability for the teams assigned deliverables. The role will also require the investigation, diagnosis and fix of any system issues. 

A Lead Developer is expected to contribute to the technical strategy for the department. Formal line management duties also form the key duties of this role. 

As a multi-skilled individual with strong front end and UX skills, you will have the opportunity to develop and mature your skills even further and extend your skills set with those typically aligned to other role types. You will have a high level of input in defining which additional skills you can develop. Any back-end skills you have can also be utilised within this role.