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Lead Front-End Developer

Job details
Posting date: 18 September 2025
Salary: £70,000 to £75,000 per year
Additional salary information: 29% Employer Pension Contribution
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 25 September 2025
Location: Cardiff, Cardiff, CF15 7QQ
Company: Acorn Recruitment
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: a1WNz000003QCJxMAO_1758194869

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Summary

Lead Front-End Developer

Hybrid (UK-based) | Competitive Salary | Day Hours | Monday to Friday | Permanent Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for a Lead Front-End Developer to join a modern, cloud-first organisation. The role involves leading delivery of enterprise-grade applications, mentoring developers, and building high-quality digital services that have a real-world impact.

Key Duties:
  • Lead delivery of enterprise-grade applications using React, Node.js, and Next.js.
  • Mentor and coach developers while setting high engineering standards.
  • Own the delivery of high-performing, secure, and accessible services.
  • Work in a Microsoft Azure cloud-first environment using modern DevOps tooling.
  • Investigate, diagnose, and resolve complex system issues with confidence.
  • Champion agile delivery (Scrum and other modern models) across multi-disciplinary teams.
Requirements:
  • Proven experience as a front-end developer with leadership responsibilities.
  • Strong knowledge of React, Node.js, and Next.js.
  • Experience in cloud-first environments, preferably Microsoft Azure.
  • Excellent problem-solving, mentoring, and communication skills.
  • Experience with agile delivery frameworks and DevOps practices.
What We Offer:
  • Hybrid working and flexible culture.
  • Opportunity to work on innovative projects leveraging AI, ML, and modern cloud architecture.
  • Investment in learning and development.
  • Collaboration with multi-disciplinary experts.
  • Influence on technical strategy at a national level.
Interested?

Apply now to join this forward-thinking organisation and take the next step in your development career.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

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