Lead frontend Developer

Lead Frontend Developer | £80k | Wigan Hybrid | Tech4Good G.Digital are buzzing to be working with a seriously forward-thinking eCommerce brand who are about to give their entire front end a glow-up, we’re talking full replatform to Next.js, powered by TypeScript, Tailwind, and top-tier design. They’re building the future of online retail: faster sites, smarter journeys, and genuinely slick customer experiences, and now they need a Lead Developer to take the reins. The Role You’ll be steering the frontend rebuild from the ground up — leading a small but sharp dev team, shaping the new architecture, and setting the standards for clean, scalable, lightning-fast code. This is your chance to make a real mark on a high-traffic eCommerce platform and have your tech decisions define the next chapter of their digital story. What You’ll Be Doing Leading and mentoring the frontend team through a full Next.js replatform. Driving TypeScript-first development across the board. Owning the frontend architecture – performance, scalability, best practice, the lot. Collaborating with design and backend teams to ship seamless, beautiful experiences. Championing modern workflows and reusable component design. What You’ll Bring Expert in JavaScript / TypeScript and modern frontend frameworks. Hands-on experience with Next.js (that’s your playground). Confidence with Tailwind CSS, Git, and build tools like Vite or Webpack. A great eye for design and user experience. Bonus points for exposure to Drupal, Magento, or PHP environments. The Good Stuff Up to £80k 1 day a week in the office – hybrid done right 30 days holiday your birthday off Personal development fund (training, tools, conferences – your call) Bike to Work & Wellhub schemes A genuinely creative, collaborative team where your ideas actually land If you’re ready to lead a full-scale Next.js TypeScript replatform and make something seriously cool then drop me a message. Lead Frontend Developer | £80k | Wigan Hybrid | Tech4Good

Location: Wigan, UK, GB

Posted Date: 11/13/2025