Senior Front-End Engineer (React / Next.js)

Job Description

BrightForge Digital is seeking a Mid-Level Machine Learning Engineer to help build and deploy intelligent, data-driven features across our modern AI product ecosystem. You will work closely with software engineers, product designers, and data teams to develop ML models that power real-time analytics, personalization, and automation.

This is a fully remote position open to UK & EU-based applicants.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality, scalable front-end applications using React, Next.js, and modern JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Build reusable UI components and contribute to internal design systems.
• Optimise platform performance, accessibility, and SEO across devices.
• Collaborate with designers (Figma) to translate UX/UI concepts into production-ready code.
• Integrate front-end experiences with backend services via REST APIs and GraphQL.
• Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and sprint planning.
• Implement automated testing to ensure quality and reliability.
• Work asynchronously in a remote-first, collaborative engineering culture.

Required Technical Skills

• Expert-level JavaScript & TypeScript
• Advanced React, Next.js, and modern CSS frameworks
• Strong understanding of HTML/CSS, responsive design, and UI performance
• Experience with Git / GitHub workflows
• Familiarity with REST APIs and GraphQL
• Experience with Automated Testing (Jest, Playwright, Cypress)
• Basic knowledge of Docker and remote dev setups
• Strong debugging, problem-solving, and architectural thinking

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Knowledge of accessibility (WCAG standards)
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS / GCP / Azure)
• Design-system contributions or UI engineering experience
• Performance profiling and lighthouse optimisation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
  OR
• Vocational/technical diploma with strong portfolio
  (Equivalent experience also welcome.)

Soft Skills

• Clear and async-friendly communication
• Attention to detail and quality
• Self-management in a remote environment
• Ability to collaborate across time zones
• Critical thinking & ownership mentality

Benefits

• Fully remote (UK/EU) + flexible hours
• £1,000 annual learning & development budget
• Home office equipment allowance
• 25 days of annual leave + UK public holidays
• Private UK healthcare
• Opportunities to work on innovative AI-focused web products