Front-End Developer (6-Month Contract) - Immediate Start

About Us

As a leading group of companies, the ECA International Group stands as a global frontrunner in simplifying international global mobility. Our collective vision is to make a positive impact by delivering exceptional tech products and services to our prestigious list of large enterprise clients.

Our global presence across the UK, EU, Hong Kong, Australia, and the US offers our team a world of opportunities, and our commitment to innovation ensures that you will be at the leading edge of your field.

We love to invest in our people’s success and development pathways, creating a diverse and inclusive community where your unique talents shine. Your work here has a global impact, and we prioritise work-life balance, offering flexibility to enable you to perform your best. Join us to experience a rewarding career where your potential is celebrated, and your journey to excellence begins.

About the Role

We are on the lookout for a talented and experienced Front-End Developer (6-Month Contract) ready to hit the ground running to become a vital part of our Technology & Engineering team at ECA International. This hands-on position is perfect for a proactive individual who thrives on creating responsive, user-friendly web applications utilising React, Remix, TypeScript/JavaScript, CSS, and Tailwind.

The ideal candidate will take charge of designing and implementing front-end solutions that flawlessly integrate with back-end services, ensuring a robust and maintainable architecture. You will collaborate closely within an Agile team, transforming business requirements into impactful technical solutions and advocating for best practices in front-end development.

This is an incredible opportunity to take the lead on UI design and execution, promote modern development methodologies, and leverage AI to foster innovation and enhance productivity throughout the software development lifecycle.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

Front-End Development : Build responsive, accessible web applications using React, Remix, TypeScript/JavaScript, Tailwind CSS, and other modern front-end technologies.
UI Leadership : Lead on UI/UX implementation, defining and maintaining high standards for design and usability.
Project Delivery : Take ownership of the front-end delivery for projects, ensuring high-quality outputs that meet business needs.
Agile Practices : Contribute to Agile ceremonies and work effectively within an Agile development team.
Architecture & Code Quality : Design and maintain scalable, testable, and maintainable codebases aligned with best architectural practices.
Continuous Improvement : Promote a culture of continuous learning, technical excellence, and collaboration within the team.
Technical Collaboration : Partner with product managers and back-end engineers to align technical solutions with business priorities.
Test-Driven Development (TDD) : Follow a test-first approach to ensure reliability and maintainability.
AI Adoption : Embrace AI-first development practices, using AI tools to accelerate productivity and support innovative solution design.

The Ideal Candidate:

Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field – or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a front-end development role.

Essential Experience :

• Extensive hands-on experience with React, Remix, TypeScript/JavaScript, CSS, and Tailwind.
• Experience integrating front-end components with back-end services.
• Strong knowledge of modern front-end tooling and development best practices.
• Proven ability to design scalable and maintainable user interfaces.
• Experience working with cloud-based solutions.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
• Strong sense of ownership, able to lead on deliverables and work independently when needed.

Desirable Experience (Nice to have):

• Familiarity with accessibility and SEO best practices.
• Experience with technologies such as Node.js, PostgreSQL, Express, GraphQL, AWS, GitHub, Terraform.
• Exposure to mobile application development and multi-tenanted architectures.
• Passion for and experience with AI-driven development tools and building AI solutions.

Skills and Behaviours:

• Technical Expertise : Deep understanding of modern front-end technologies and frameworks.
• Leadership : Ability to lead front-end implementation, set standards, and influence design direction.
• Agile Delivery : Comfortable working in Agile environments with fast-paced iteration.
• Communication : Strong communication skills, able to collaborate effectively across teams and translate complex requirements.
• Continuous Improvement : Commitment to clean, high-quality code and continuous technical learning.
• Problem-Solving : Adept at resolving UI/UX and technical challenges with scalable solutions.
• Ownership : Proactive and dependable, with a drive to deliver and improve.
• AI-First Mindset : Enthusiastic about integrating AI into the development process to enhance output and innovation

Benefits

Our Team and Culture

We are a super friendly team that thrives on collaboration and supporting each other. We cultivate an environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute their best work, helping us to realise our ambitious growth goals and mission.

Our hybrid or remote working structure includes spending time collaborating in our Head Office in Holborn as and when required.