First Military Recruitment Ltd
Digital Developer
Job Description
Salary: £25,000 - 65,000 per year
Requirements:- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- Proven experience as a Frontend Developer or in a similar role.
- Strong knowledge of frontend technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, and Next.js.
- Familiarity with databases and search indexes, including Elasticsearch and SQL-like databases.
- Knowledge of version control systems, especially Git.
- Understanding of cloud platforms and deployment strategies.
- Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
- Experience with PyGeoAPI is desirable.
- Experience with Jira and Confluence is desirable.
- SC clearance or eligibility for SC clearance.
- Develop responsive, accessible, and high-quality user interfaces using Next.js, React, and TypeScript.
- Collaborate with design and product teams to create intuitive user experiences.
- Develop user experiences backed by internal APIs and search indexes.
- Participate in code reviews, testing, and debugging to ensure high-quality software.
- Maintain and update existing applications, troubleshoot issues, and implement enhancements.
- Write technical documentation and assist in defining project requirements.
- Implement CI/CD pipelines and automated testing to streamline deployment processes.
- Stay updated with emerging technologies and best practices in frontend development.
- AWS
- Azure
- CI/CD
- Cloud
- CSS
- Confluence
- ElasticSearch
- Frontend
- Git
- JIRA
- JavaScript
- React
- SQL
- TypeScript
- UX UI Design
More:
We are seeking a Frontend Developer for a 6-month contract in Exeter, with a hybrid working arrangement of 1 or 2 days per week in our Exeter office. This is a competitive day-rate role within scope of IR35, and we require SC clearance or eligibility for SC clearance. The successful candidate will work across the full software development lifecycle in a mixed cloud environment using Azure and AWS, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions that meet business objectives.
last updated 32 week of 2026
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First Military Recruitment Ltd
Pinhoe
IT
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£45,000
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£55,000
UK median
This salary is 18% below the UK median for Developers (£55,000/yr).
Based on 2024–2025 UK technology sector benchmarks