Lead Front End DeveloperSouthampton - HybridCompetitive SalaryVIQU have partnered with a leading financial organisation that is investing heavily in the development of a new, modern software capability. As part of this transformation, they are looking to hire a Front End Developer into a newly created, foundational role within a growing technology team. This position will play a key part in shaping the Front End direction of the organisation''s digital platforms, working with a modern tech stack and alongside experienced engineers.Key Responsibilities of the Lead Front End Developer: Design and build modern, scalable Front End architecture using React, TypeScript and Next.jsCollaborate closely with Back End developers to deliver integrated solutionsDevelop and maintain data models and UI components with performance and reusability in mindContribute to technical discussions and architectural decisionsTake ownership of Front End development standards and best practicesSupport and mentor junior developers in a collaborative team environmentPackage and optimise applications for web and mobile platforms Key Requirements of the Lead Front End Developer: Minimum 4+ years of Front End development experience in React, TypeScript and Next.jsStrong understanding of component-based architecture and Front End data modellingSolid experience working with REST APIs and .NET-integrated environmentsExperience with modern testing tools (eg Jest, React Testing Library)Proficiency with version co