About this role
Salary: £50,000 - 70,000 per year
Requirements: Strong, hands-on background building and evolving large-scale SPAs in production environmentsDeep expertise in React.js, Node.js, and modern frontend ecosystemsStrong understanding of browser internals, rendering pipelines, and performance optimisationExperience improving frontend performance metrics such as TTFB, TTFP, and TTIStrong knowledge of caching strategies across client, edge, and server layersProven ability to assess and improve existing architectures and engineering practicesExperience leading and developing high-performing engineering teamsDesirable: Experience working on high-traffic, customer-facing eCommerce platformsDesirable: Exposure to micro-frontend or modular frontend architecturesDesirable: Experience working in globally distributed engineering teamsDesirable: Interest or exposure to AI / LLM-driven development approaches Responsibilities: Take ownership of frontend architecture across a large-scale eCommerce platformLead three established UI teams across the UK and IndiaShape architecture, tooling, and standards across the platformReview existing systems and identify opportunities to reduce technical debtDrive improvements that enhance performance, maintainability, and delivery efficiencyEnsure performance and security at scaleOptimise rendering, caching strategies, and runtime behaviourEmbed best practice into development processes, CI/CD pipelines, and engineering standardsChampion code quality, testability, and observabilityPartner with cross-functional teams to deliver pragmatic, scalable solutions aligned to long-term strategyDevelop, coach, and mentor experienced UI engineersCreate an environment that encourages ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvementEngage with senior technical stakeholders and contribute to architectural discussionsCommunicate complex technical concepts clearly across the business Technologies: AICI/CDFrontendLLMReactSecurityUX UI DesignNodeJS More:
We are a global, technology-led organisation investing heavily in our digital platform and engineering capability. This is a hybrid role based in Leeds with 3 days on-site each week. We offer the opportunity to take genuine ownership of frontend architecture at scale, lead internationally distributed teams, and shape the direction of a critical digital platform. Our business is committed to investing in engineering excellence, and there is also forward-looking scope to explore AI-enabled software development lifecycle approaches.
last updated 30 week of 2026