Senior Frontend Developer
The Acorn Group
- Liverpool, England, United Kingdom
- Liverpool, England, United Kingdom
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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. We believe learning and sharing knowledge is what makes a team truly exceptional.
We work together in our Liverpool HQ three days a week because collaboration, creativity and quick feedback make for better products and a stronger team.
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 who are part of 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 help shape our frontend standards and practices
Share feedback, suggest improvements and help the team continuously level up
Frontend:
React, Next.js, TypeScript Infrastructure:
Nginx, Docker, Azure Monitoring and Analytics:
Sentry, PostHog Tooling:
Git, CI/CD pipelines, Agile methodologies
Experience with React Native is a bonus as we continue expanding our digital products into mobile.
We take craftsmanship seriously and believe great products start with great engineering.
Testing, code reviews and maintainable architecture are part of our 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
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.
If you care about building great products and growing as part of a collaborative, design‑led team, you’ll fit right in.
Grow with Acorn At Acorn Insurance , we’re proud of our Liverpool roots — and even prouder of how far we’ve come. As part of the Acorn Group , we bring over 40 years of specialist insurance expertise to the table. From humble beginnings, we’ve grown into a national leader, now employing 1,700+ people across the UK and reached a milestone £750 million in total value of insurance policies written in 2024.
We’re growing fast, with new opportunities emerging every week. That growth is largely due to the values we share:
We run through walls for our customers and each other
We challenge the status quo
We succeed when we help those around us succeed
We decide quickly when the smart thing to do is use our judgement
35 days’ holiday (including bank holidays) with additional buy/sell options
24/7 mental health support
& free counselling available
☝ Grow with us: Through career fairs, leadership programs, and learning on the go!
Flexible benefits , including early access to salary via our internal platform
Hybrid working options to support work-life balance and individual needs
Our Commitment to our colleague’s These aren’t just words — they’re the principles we live by. And we’re proud to back them up with real action, earning recognition and accreditation from leading organisations that share our commitment to people and growth:
Mindful Employer – championing mental health and wellbeing
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Disability Confident Level 1 & 2 – creating accessible, inclusive opportunities
Menopause Friendly accredited – supporting every stage of life
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Armed Forces Covenant signatory – honouring those who serve
Great Places to Work 2024/25 – fostering an engaging and positive workplace culture
Best Place to Work for Development – proud to be investing in people’s future
Best Place to Work for Women – breaking down barriers to women's career progression
A Few Things to Know Before You Apply We’re really excited that you’re considering joining Acorn! To help everything go smoothly, here are a couple of things to keep in mind:
If your application is successful, we will commencerelevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us. These will include a standard criminal record check and an insolvency register check.
Visa Requirements Because our training is quite comprehensive, we can only consider applicants who have at least one year remaining on their Graduate or Post-Study Work visa. At the moment, we’re not able to offer visa sponsorship.
We’re Here to Support You 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. Whether it’s flexible hours, adapted equipment, or a bit of extra support, we’ll work with you to make sure you can do your best work.
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- English
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