Senior Front-End Developer chez Version 1

Version 1 has celebrated over 28 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Version 1 has several strategic technology partners including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems and Snowflake. We’re also an award-winning employer reflecting how employees are at the heart of Version 1. 

We’ve been awarded: Innovation Partner of the Year Winner 2023 Oracle EMEA Partner Awards, Global Microsoft Modernising Applications Partner of the Year Award 2023, AWS Collaboration Partner of the Year - EMEA 2023 and Best Workplaces for Women by Great Place To Work in UK and Ireland 2023. 

As a consultancy and service provider, Version 1 is a digital-first environment and we do things differently. We’re focused on our core values; using these we’ve seen significant growth across our practices and our Digital, Data and Cloud team is preparing for the next phase of expansion. This creates new opportunities for driven and skilled individuals to join one of the fastest-growing consultancies globally. 

Version 1 is seeking Senior Full Stack Developers with strong expertise in C#.NET and ReactJS technologies. The ideal candidate should have a solid foundation in C#, ReactJS, HTML, CSS, and SQL, with proven experience building scalable, secure, and high-performing applications. A proactive, self-motivated individual with excellent problem-solving, debugging, and communication skills will thrive in this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain software applications using .NET Core / .NET 6+ and ReactJS.
• Build and optimize responsive, high-performance UI components using ReactJS with Hooks, Context API, and functional components etc.
• Implement state management solutions (e.g., Redux, or React Query) for complex applications.
• Apply design principles and deliver scalable, maintainable, and secure solutions.
• Perform low-level design and create technical and functional specifications.
• Prepare architectural diagrams, workflow diagrams, prototypes using tools like Visio, Draw.io, Figma, etc.
• Integrate front-end React applications with RESTful APIs and Web APIs built on .NET Core.
• Implement form handling, validation, routing, and component-based architecture for SPAs.
• Ensure cross-browser compatibility, responsive design, accessibility (WCAG/ARIA), and UI performance optimizations.
• Write and maintain unit and integration tests for React components using Jest, React Testing Library, or Cypress.
• Work with ORM frameworks such as Entity Framework Core and Dapper.
• Develop complex Stored Procedures, Triggers, and Views in SQL Server / Azure SQL.
• Use Azure DevOps and Git for CI/CD pipelines, source control, and efficient branching/merging strategies.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, daily standups, retrospectives) to ensure successful delivery.
• Conduct peer code reviews and secure code reviews, applying SAST/DAST tools to ensure application security.
• Manage deployments in Azure environments and perform application performance tuning.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to junior developers.

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field, with 7+ years of professional experience.
• Proven experience developing web applications with ASP.NET Core, C#, Web API, Razor Pages, HTML, JavaScript, jQuery, and CSS.
• Strong hands-on experience building enterprise-scale ReactJS applications.
• In-depth knowledge of React Hooks, Context API, component lifecycle, virtual DOM, JSX, and event handling.
• Strong experience with state management tools such as Redux, Redux Toolkit, or React Query.
• Proficiency in unit and integration testing of React components (Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress).
• Familiarity with SPA architecture, modular component design, and micro frontends.
• Knowledge of Webpack, Babel, npm/yarn, and other build tools.
• Strong SQL expertise with experience in Stored Procedures, Triggers, and Views.
• Hands-on experience with Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Azure Container Apps, cloud deployments, and basic cloud administration.
• Experience preparing low-level designs, workflow diagrams, and documentation.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.
• Flexibility to work in UK shift hours to collaborate with international teams and clients.

Desired Skills

• Microsoft Azure Developer Associate certification.
• Exposure to other front-end frameworks such as Angular or Blazor.

At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing, professional growth, and financial stability.

• Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme, where employees collectively benefit from a share of our company's profits.
• Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme.
• Flexible/remote working, Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and people’s individual circumstances and offer flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance.
• Financial Wellbeing initiatives including; Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financial advice and an Employee Discount scheme.
• Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts, Bike to Work, Fitness classes, Mindfulness Workshops, Employee Assistance Programme and much more. Generous holiday allowance, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies.
• Educational assistance, incentivised certifications, and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat.
• Reward schemes including Version 1’s Annual Excellence Awards & ‘Call-Out’ platform.
• Environment, Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes.

And many more exciting benefits… drop us a note to find out more.