Senior Frontend Developer

We’re looking for a Senior Frontend Developer who loves building seamless, high‑quality user experiences and has an eye for detail. You’ll play a key role in creating the next generation of our digital products, shaping how thousands of customers interact with our services every day. You’ll have the freedom to lead on technical decisions, the support to grow, and the chance to mentor others.

Role

Senior Frontend Developer

Location

Liverpool City Centre HQ / Hybrid (3 days in office)

Salary

£65,000 – £75,000 depending on experience

What You’ll Do

• Design and develop modern, responsive web applications using React, Next.js and TypeScript
• Build scalable, reusable frontend components with clean, maintainable code
• Work closely with designers in your squad to bring ideas from concept to polished experiences
• Optimise for performance, accessibility and security
• Use Sentry and PostHog to monitor, measure and improve frontend performance
• Collaborate with backend engineers and product owners in an agile environment
• Mentor other developers and shape frontend standards and practices
• Share feedback, suggest improvements and help the team continually level up

Our Tech Stack

Frontend: React, Next.js, TypeScript
Infrastructure: Nginx, Docker, Azure
Monitoring and Analytics: Sentry, PostHog
Tooling: Git, CI/CD pipelines, Agile methodologies

Engineering Practices

• Modern CI/CD pipelines for fast, reliable deployments
• Testing, code reviews and maintainable architecture are part of everyday practice
• Focus on performance, accessibility and clean design patterns
• Monitoring and observability with Sentry, PostHog and Grafana for insight into user experience and system health
• A culture of experimentation, learning and continuous improvement

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience building production‑ready frontend applications
• Strong expertise in React, Next.js and TypeScript
• A solid understanding of frontend architecture, performance and security best practices
• Experience with Docker and Azure deployments
• A collaborative mindset and strong communication skills
• A passion for creating user‑focused, beautifully crafted digital experiences
• Experience mentoring others and helping teams improve their craft

Nice to Have

• React Native experience
• Knowledge of modern state management such as Redux or Zustand
• Understanding of accessibility standards and WCAG guidelines
• Familiarity with web performance optimisation and web vitals

Why Join Us

• Modern tech stack and a strong culture of engineering excellence
• Work closely with designers and product owners to shape the user experience
• Career progression into technical leadership or architecture
• Supportive environment with clear standards and room to innovate
• Top‑tier tools and a workspace designed for creativity and collaboration

Team and Culture

You’ll join a squad that genuinely enjoys working together. Designers, engineers and product thinkers sit side by side, sharing ideas and solving problems as a team. We believe in ownership, curiosity and craftsmanship. Everyone has a voice, and we encourage ideas from across the squad. We share knowledge, celebrate success and support each other every step of the way.

Growth Opportunities

Grow with Acorn. At Acorn Insurance, we’re proud of our Liverpool roots and have grown into a national leader with 1,700+ people across the UK. We are growing fast, with new opportunities emerging every week.

Benefits

• Maximum of 35 days’ holiday (depending on role and tenure) including bank holidays, with additional buy/sell options
• 24/7 mental health support & free counselling available
• Career fairs, leadership programmes, and learning on the go
• Flexible benefits, including early access to salary via our internal platform
• Hybrid working option to support work‑life balance and individual needs
• Recognition awards, social events & more

Commitments to Our Colleagues

• MINDFUL EMPLOYER – championing mental health and wellbeing
• DISABILITY CONFIDENT LEVEL 1 & 2 – creating accessible, inclusive opportunities
• MENOPAUSE FRIENDLY accredited – supporting every stage of life
• ARMED FORCES COVENANT signatory – honouring those who serve
• ARMED FORCES DEFENCE employer recognition scheme – supporting those who serve
• GREAT PLACES TO WORK 2024/25 – fostering an engaging and positive workplace culture
• BEST PLACE TO WORK FOR DEVELOPMENT – investing in people’s future
• BEST PLACE TO WORK FOR WOMEN – breaking down barriers to women's career progression

Visa Requirements

Because our training is comprehensive, we can only consider applicants who have at least one year remaining on their Graduate or Post-Study Work visa. We are not able to offer visa sponsorship.

Inclusion and Support

We’re committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone can flourish. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process—or once you’re part of the team—just let us know. We’ll work with you to make sure you can do your best work.