Front End Software Engineer
Type
Hybrid
Location
Scotland, United Kingdom
Experience
Senior (5+ yrs)
Posted
Today
Tech Stack
Quick Take
CGI is seeking a Front End Software Engineer in Scotland to design and build high-performing web applications. The role involves collaborating with Agile teams, translating requirements into scalable solutions, and championing engineering best practices using modern frameworks like React and TypeScript.
Role Overview
🏢 About CGI
CGI, founded in 1976, is among the largest IT and business consulting services firms globally. They focus on creating digital solutions that help leading organizations transform their operations, deliver services, and create lasting value. CGI is recognized for being a 'Best Employer' and fosters an environment of innovation, ownership, and continuous learning, where employees are considered partners.
🎯 The Role
As a Front End Software Engineer at CGI, you will be instrumental in designing, developing, and enhancing modern front-end applications that deliver seamless digital experiences for clients. Joining the Software Engineering Capability team in Scotland, you'll work in collaborative Agile teams, translating user and business requirements into responsive, accessible, and scalable solutions. This hybrid position offers the opportunity to influence technical decisions, champion engineering best practices, and contribute to the evolution of front-end capabilities.
🛠️ Tech Stack
- Core Languages & Frameworks: HTML5, CSS3/Sass, JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, React (or Angular, Vue.js)
- APIs: REST APIs
- Tools: Git, Browser Developer Tools
- Methodologies: Agile/Scrum
💼 What You'll Do
- Design, develop, and enhance modern front-end applications for seamless digital experiences.
- Translate user and business requirements into responsive, accessible, and scalable solutions.
- Collaborate closely with UX designers, back-end engineers, product teams, and stakeholders.
- Influence technical decisions and champion engineering best practices.
- Develop and deliver high-performing web applications.
- Transform UI/UX designs into clean, reusable, and maintainable code.
- Integrate with back-end engineers to consume REST APIs and services.
- Optimize application performance, scalability, and cross-browser compatibility.
- Troubleshoot and resolve front-end issues through effective debugging.
- Participate in peer code reviews to improve code quality.
- Test and validate solutions through unit and integration testing.
- Evaluate emerging front-end technologies and recommend improvements.
- Contribute within Agile Scrum teams to achieve project outcomes.
- Maintain accessibility, security, and web standards across all solutions.
✅ What You'll Need
- Strong commercial experience developing modern front-end applications.
- Passion for creating intuitive, high-quality digital experiences.
- Comfort working within Agile delivery teams and collaborating with stakeholders.
- Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3/Sass, JavaScript (ES6+), and TypeScript.
- Proven expertise in at least one modern framework like React, Angular, or Vue.js.
- Experience integrating and consuming REST APIs.
- Strong understanding of responsive web design and web performance optimization.
- Experience using Git for source control.
- Knowledge of browser developer tools for debugging.
- Experience writing unit and integration tests.
- Understanding of accessibility (WCAG) standards and secure development practices.
- Experience working within Agile/Scrum delivery environments.
- A continuous learning mindset and commitment to engineering excellence.
- Ability to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible for it.