Frontend Developer (Design Systems)
Frontend Developer (Design Systems)
Location: UK-based, with travel to Taunton occasionally
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: £55,000 to £60,000 per annum, plus benefits
Security Clearance: BPSS required
Start Date: ASAP
The Role
We are looking for a Frontend Developer to work across our UK government clients, designing, building and improving user-centred, high-volume digital services. You'll work with designers, user researchers and engineers to deliver accessible, well-engineered frontends. That includes building and growing the design systems and reusable components that help teams deliver consistently and quickly.
Key Responsibilities
Build and maintain user-centred frontends, design systems and component libraries using Angular, React and TypeScript, integrating with APIs and .NET Core microservices.
Work with designers in Figma to turn designs into reusable components, and set the Front End standards others follow.
Make sure services meet the Service Standard, WCAG 2.2 AA and secure-by-design principles, including auditing and fixing accessibility issues.
Help delivery teams adopt the design system through clear documentation, guidance and hands-on support.
Build and maintain automated build and test pipelines in Azure DevOps, including automated and DAST security testing.
Work in blended, multi-supplier agile teams, contributing to service assessments, code reviews and coaching.
What We are Looking For
Essential:
BPSS clearance (or the ability to obtain it).
Proven experience building design systems and component libraries.
Deep expertise in JavaScript, TypeScript, Angular, React, HTML and CSS.
Accessibility expertise, including auditing and remediating to WCAG 2.2 AA.
Working knowledge of Figma, particularly Dev Mode.
Experience calling APIs and working with RESTful microservices.
Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps YAML pipelines, automated testing (for example Jest, Cypress or Playwright) and DAST tools.
Experience delivering services to the Service Standard in complex government environments.
A clear communicator, able to explain technical progress to any audience.
Desirable:
Experience with the GOV.UK Design System or a departmental design system.
Familiarity with Legacy .NET and migrating away from Legacy systems.
Experience integrating with GOV.UK One Login, Pay or Notify.
Familiarity with Azure serverless, infrastructure as code (for example Terraform or Bicep) and observability.
Why Join Scrumconnect Ltd?
At Scrumconnect, we are more than just a consultancy. We are a collaborative team focused on delivering impactful digital transformation services across government and enterprise organisations.
As part of our team, you will benefit from:
Exposure to major public sector digital transformation programmes.
A collaborative and inclusive working culture.
Opportunities for learning, development and certification.
Hands-on experience working within agile delivery environments.
Application Process
1. Submit your CV to (see below)
2. If shortlisted, you will be invited to attend two interview stages.
Scrumconnect Ltd is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.