Lead Front End Developer at itg

Setup: Remote
Location: Birmingham, England
Level: lead/mgmt
Posted: Aug 11, 2026

Description

ITG is hiring a Lead Front End Developer for its Digital Engineering team to build and maintain responsive websites, single-page applications, finance calculators, configurators, and ecommerce products. The role leads front-end technical delivery using JavaScript/TypeScript, React or vanilla JavaScript, modern CSS and HTML5, browser APIs, build tools, testing frameworks, GitLab, Agile practices, and Cursor AI coding assistance. Responsibilities include defining development strategy, mentoring and line-managing developers, code reviews, estimation, technical documentation, client and cross-functional collaboration, and participation in sprint ceremonies.

Required Skills

JavaScript
TypeScript
React
Redux
REST APIs
Sass
HTML5
Web accessibility
Webpack
Module Federation
Git
Jest
Cursor AI
Agile development
Code reviews
Team leadership
Technical documentation

Additional Information

Required Previous Experiences: Experience managing and mentoring developers.
Experience with code reviews and task estimation.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with React and vanilla JavaScript.
Technical leadership and mentoring ability.
Effective use of AI coding assistants, especially Cursor, including awareness of their limitations.
Client-facing collaboration and delivery coordination.