Office location: Manchester

Hybrid role: 1-day a week in-office in Manchester if within a 1-hour commute | 1-day a month in-office if outside of a 1-hour commute

Salary: up to £50k per annum dependent on experience

Haystack has partnered with this client to find a talented Mid-Level Frontend Developer specialising in React and Next.js. This role offers an opportunity to join a growing, collaborative development team and take ownership of key features and projects.

We’re looking for a Frontend Developer with solid experience in React and Next.js to join a growing development team. You’ll take ownership of small projects and small to medium-sized features, write high-quality components, and work closely with designers and backend developers to deliver smooth, performant user experiences. This is a hands-on role for someone confident in modern React practices who’s looking to deepen their skills in performance, testing, and collaborative delivery.

Skills & Knowledge Expected at This Level

• 3+ years of experience building frontend applications with React and Next.js.
• Strong understanding of component-based architecture, routing, and data-fetching strategies (SSR/SSG/ISR).
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team.
• Bonus: Experience with Tailwind CSS or animation libraries.

How You Contribute to the Team

• Own end-to-end delivery of scoped features.
• Help unblock team members during sprints (through PR feedback or pairing).
• Contribute to shared components or setup across projects.
• Raise potential risks, blockers, or refactor opportunities early.
• Support quality by ensuring performance and responsiveness are maintained.