The Acorn Group are looking for an innovative, experienced developer who has at least 5 years full-time commercial experience developing front end systems in React, React_Native, NextJS and Typescript, to join our Frontend Development team providing solutiuons across a range of products in vertical business workstreams. Job Title: Senior Frontend Developer Salary: Up to 75,000 depending on experience Location: Liverpool City Centre, Hybrid working available Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5:30pm What you will be doing: Developing new and enhancing existing user-facing features Building reusable components and front-end libraries for future use. Translating designs and wireframes into high quality code. Optimizing components for maximum performance across a vast array of web-capable devices and browsers. Working collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team to reach a single goal. Work on defining frontend code standard and practices. Reviewing pull requests, knowledge sharing and contributing to brown bag lunches. What we are looking for: Strong proficiency in TypeScript and JavaScript Thorough understanding of React and its core principles Familiarity with modern specifications when developing components. Experience with the React Material UI Framework An eye for design and understanding UI/UX practices Experience working with REST APIs and webhooks Knowledge of Docker and Docker Compose Knowledge of modern authorization mechanisms, such as JSON Web Token, OAuth etc Familiarity with modern front-end build pipelines and tools Experience with popular front-end development tools such as Yarn, Webpack, Vitjs, StoryBook, Jest, Eslint, Prettier, Husky, etc. Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements Experience with code versioning tools such as Git Experience with DevOps practices and Agile Practices About Acorn Insurance We are a growing business with great opportunities to build your knowledge of the financial services industry. As a specialist insurance provider, we have 40 years of experience helping people secure motor insurance across all of the UK. We help more than 50,000 customers to find a policy that meets their needs and gives them the peace of mind that comes with high-quality insurance. At Acorn Insurance we provide full training and continuous coaching inhouse you will be given full in-depth FCA regulated industry knowledge and have all the tools necessary to help you personally grow your career with the business. We celebrate difference and it?s important to us that we have a culture where our people feel respected and valued for who they are. We pride ourselves on being accessible and encourage inclusive environments where our people can always give and show the very best of themselves. Why Acorn Insurance? Acorn Insurance want to give you more than a job, we want to give you a purpose and a career. Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement starting at 31 days and potentially increasing to 35 days per year depending on grade & length of service (including bank holidays) Additional Buy & Sell Holidays Company Sick Pay Scheme Company Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave Generous Company Pension Scheme A comprehensive Mental Health support system via the health assured Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) A wide network of mental health first aiders. Our very own reward and discount platform "Your tomorrow" Fresh fruit Deliveries twice a week 250 Refer a friend bonus Cycle to work scheme Free eye test vouchers and a contribution towards the frames Regular Employment Engagement including ongoing competitions with fantastic prizes Charity fundraising events All roles are subject to DBS and Financial checks, any offer made will be conditional until checks are completed to a satisfactory standard. Due to the length of training and complexity of the role, we can only accept applications from candidates who have at least one year remaining on their (Graduate/ Post study work) visa. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorships. At Acorn, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment. We recognise that candidates may have specific needs and are happy to consider reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and working environment to accommodate individual requirements. Whether it?s modifying equipment, adjusting working hours, or providing additional support, we aim to ensure all employees can perform at their best. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know during the application or interview process, and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. #LI-LJ1
