Digital/Frontend Developer

The opportunity Role: Digital Developer (Frontend) Project: Public sector / government digital services Location: Exeter - typically 1-2 days per week on site Duration: Initial 6‑month contract Rate: Around £600/day (Umbrella) IR35: In scope Security: SC cleared or SC eligible (for a government agency) What you'll be working on Developing responsive, accessible UIs using Next.js, React, TypeScript Collaborating with design and product teams to create intuitive, user‑centred experiences Building frontends that integrate with internal APIs and search indexes Taking part in code reviews, testing, debugging and continuous improvements Maintaining and enhancing existing applications, diagnosing and resolving issues Contributing to technical documentation and helping shape project requirements Implementing and working with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing Tech stack & skills Strong experience as a Frontend Developer Solid knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript plus React and Next.js Experience with TypeScript and modern frontend tooling Familiarity with Elasticsearch and SQL‑like databases Good understanding of Git and collaborative workflows Exposure to cloud platforms (Azure and/or AWS) and deployment strategies Comfortable working in an Agile, cross‑functional team Nice to have Experience with PyGeoAPI or GIS‑related work Experience with Jira and Confluence This is a good fit if you like owning the full lifecycle of frontend features, care about UX/UI, and want to contribute to highly visible services in the public sector