Frontend Developer (SFIA5)

This role is remote for the foreseeable future with onsite client work where required and occasional travel to the head office in London for workshops/meetings

Zaizi is looking for a Front End Developer with solid technology skills who are also passionate about improving outcomes and the user experience. You will be confident in your own skills with a proven track record of delivering high quality software in demanding environments. You will be passionate about new technologies and keen to share it across the organisation.

Our work culture is inclusive modern friendly and democratic. We look for bright positive-thinking individuals with a can-do attitude. Our people enjoy challenging themselves to be the best at what they do if that sounds like you youll fit right in!

Role Objectives

These are the expected objectives for this role.

• Build end-to-end solutions within a highly secure environment
• Work as part of a multi-disciplined Agile/Scrum team
• Contributing to the support of multiple live systems (supporting the code and infrastructure)
• Working with other skilled professionals to improve the Zaizi knowledge base
• Mentoring junior members of staff
• Working with Solution Architects and Delivery Managers to define designs and refine product backlogs

Requirements

Essential:

• Frontend skills (Javascript React)
• CI/CD automation
• Git (e.g. GitHub or GitLab)
• DevOps skills (AWS Docker Kubernetes)
• Team leadership and mentoring experience

Desirable/ beneficial:

• Good knowledge of security best practises and experience automating/implementing them (e.g. Kubernetes security groups mutual authentication HTTP security headers etc ...)
• Modern Development languages (NodeJS / Java / Python)

Competencies:

• Agile Scrum
• Continuous improvement
• Can work with cross functional teams
• Excellent communication skills in customer-facing projects
• Integrity / honesty

You dont meet all the requirements
Studies show that women and black Asian and minority ethnic people are less likely to apply for a job unless they meet every qualification. So if youre excited about this role but your experience doesnt align perfectly with the job description wed love you to still apply. You might just be the perfect person for this role or another role here at Zaizi.

SC Clearance:

Zaizi works with UK Central Government departments on a range of projects. To be able to work on our customer projects employees must be Security Cleared to a standard acceptable to our Government customers. Due to this restriction we can currently only recruit candidates who have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship and who have lived in the UK for the last 5 years continuously.

Salary: 70000 - 90000

Compensation

• Competitive Pay: Salaries reviewed annually to ensure they reflect your performance and market value.
• Loyalty Pension: We invest in your future. Starting at a 5% employer contribution we increase this by 0.5% every year after your third anniversary up to a maximum of 8%.
• Protection: Comprehensive Group Life Assurance for peace of mind.

Purpose & Culture

• Real Impact: Work on mission-critical projects that secure and improve the UKs digital infrastructure.
• Autonomy: A culture that empowers you to make decisions prototype rapidly and iterate towards success.
• Service & Community: We support those who serve. 10 paid days for Reservist Military Service.

Work / Life Balance

• Time Off: 25 days annual leave Bank Holidays with the flexibility to Buy/Sell additional days to suit your lifestyle.
• Giving back: 2 paid volunteering days per year.

Development & Growth

• Master Your Craft: Fully funded professional certifications (AWS GCP Agile etc.) supported by 5 days paid study leave.
• Expand Your Horizons: An additional 500 annual Personal Choice fund to learn whatever inspires youwork-related or not.
• Support: Access to 1-2-1 professional coaching and team training to accelerate your career.

Health & Balance

• Premium Health: Vitality Private Medical Insurance (includes Apple Watch gym discounts and rewards).
• Flexibility: Genuine hybrid working with a WFH equipment allowance to perfect your home setup.

• Wellbeing: Cycle to Work scheme and a commitment to sustainable healthy working practices.

For further information contact:

Nat Hinds: Head of Talent

Kayla Kirby: Talent Acquisition Specialist

Required Experience:

IC