Skills

Communication JavaScript TypeScript CSS Figma Architecture react Recruitment JS Redux

Job Specifications

Position: Senior Front-End Developer

Location: Hybrid - 2–3 days/week onsite in London

Contract: Inside IR35, ~6 months with potential extension

Candidates: UK-based only

Number of Roles: 2-3

Day Rate Cap: £400/day all inclusive

About the Role

We are seeking experienced Senior Front-End Developers to join a leading technology team and help evolve a modern Design System, delivering consistent, scalable, and accessible UI experiences across multiple digital products. You will collaborate with UX designers, frontend engineers, and product owners to maintain and enhance the system, supporting multiple applications and teams

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain reusable UI components using React and TypeScript
Mentor and guide junior developers and contractors, focusing on deliverables and skills growth.
Support internal teams adopting the design system, ensuring proper implementation of standards
Translate Figma designs into high-quality, accessible, and performant components
Use Storybook for cross-team adoption and component documentation
Apply deep knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG) to maintain compliance
Conduct code reviews and advocate frontend best practices
Work with Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers for AI-powered integrations (nice-to-have)
Collect feedback from teams and iterate on system components

Required Skills & Experience

Expert-level proficiency in React, JavaScript, and TypeScript
Strong understanding of React hooks, Context API, and advanced design patterns
Experience with component-driven development and tools like Storybook
Familiarity with state management libraries (Redux, Zustand, Recoil, etc.)
Knowledge of design systems, UI libraries, and scalable architecture principles
Proficiency in CSS-in-JS, responsive design, and theming strategies
Experience with testing frameworks (Jest, Cypress)
Ability to implement pixel-perfect UI components from Figma designs
Strong collaboration and communication skills

Nice-to-Have

Experience with Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers) for AI integrations
Familiarity with build tools (Webpack, Vite) and monorepos (Nx or similar)

Please apply for a call back to discuss and begin the recruitment process.

About the Company

Empiric is a global recruitment agency that specialises in technology and business transformation. We connect the world's leading companies with industry-leading talent, offering contract, permanent, and project-based solutions from our six offices across 40 countries. Know more