Our Digital Engineering team at ITG are responsible for building world class, enterprise grade digital applications for high profile brands. We pride ourselves in working with mature Agile methodologies and make use of the latest versions of technology. Our teams are structured in such a way that gives every employee the opportunity to learn new skills, work on various projects over time and see the results of your efforts in the online consumer marketplace. Joining the Digital Engineering function would see you work as part of a cross-functional, product style team, generally consisting of a Business Analyst, Scrum Master / Project Manager, Solution Architect, Lead Developers (FE and BE), Developers, and Testers (Manual and Automated). ITG require a talented Lead Front End Developer to work on the development of a range of web based products and tools.Lead Front End Developers are responsible for building and maintaining a range of websites for our clients. We work with digital creatives to deliver responsive, web based projects ranging from content managed web sites, to SPAs such as finance calculators, configurators and ecommerce applications. At ITG, Lead Front End Developers work with a variety of tools and frameworks. Many of our projects use React, while others are based on vanilla JavaScript. We use modern tools, frameworks and IDEs, and work in agile sprint teams alongside business analysts, backend developers, QA testers and scrum masters.Lead Developers are active members of the development team, specialising in Front End Development but also working on projects using technologies with which they may be unfamiliar. We integrate AI tooling across the full development lifecycle — from business analysis and architecture through to design, QA, and code delivery. Lead Frontend Developers use AI coding assistants (primarily Cursor) as a core part of daily workflow, not as an optional extra. It is important that developers understand how to use AI effectively and where its limitations lie.Lead Developers lead from a technology standpoint, but also support, mentor and develop other members of the team.Responsibilities:What software, code and frameworks will I be working with? Javascript / TypescriptKnowledge and experience in at least one of these areas: Typescript, React and ES6+. Knowledge and experience of tools and libraries (Redux, Redux TK, Zustand). Experience using REST APIs. CSS Sass, Styled Components Responsive layout. Methodologies such as BEM. HTML Semantic HTML5 HTML5 features such as canvas and media elements. Browser APIs including geo-location support, local storage, session storage, web workers, and web sockets.Experience of accessibility. Web Performance. Build Tools/Bundlers Webpack/Vite/Rspack/Rsbuild/Rollup Module Federation Linting Version Control Git (GitLab) Testing TDD Testing frameworks/libraries (i.e. Jest) Supporting Tools:IntelliJ IDEsVS CodeJIRAConfluenceGitLab pipelinesLucid ChartsAgentic AI assistance from Cursor An idea of the day to day? Work closely with account directors, creative, and the client directly to ensure projects are delivered on time Help define and execute the development strategy Mentor and develop other members of the team Implement and improve working practicesIdentify and research emerging market trends to ensure you are always on top of your game Working in an Agile team to allow development of small, incremental released and rapid iterationUse of Cursor to accelerate delivery of high quality software with supporting tests and documentation; but also supporting the team by continuously improving our AI tools, skills and workflows.Participation in sprint ceremonies such as planning, standups, and demonstrations.Conduct code reviews to ensure quality standards are upheld Estimation of tasks for a wide range of projectsLead Developers also act as Line managers for developers on the team, and should have experience of managing and mentoring employees.This role is all about working with others to solve technical challenges. As such the candidate must have exceptional communication skills, both written and oral, and should demonstrate experience of writing technical documentation - including the ability to craft clear, unambiguous prompts for AI tools. BenefitsWhat next? Like what you see? Drop us your application and someone from our team will be in touch.We Value DiversityWe champion and welcome diversity in our workforce and ensure all job applicants receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender or gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality.We are not only committed to increasing the visibility and recognition of talent from under-represented groups within our organisation, but the wider industry too.At the end of the day, we make sure we take time to look after ourselves, each other, and the planet, because we’re always stronger together.ITG have a number of community groups available to employees and exist to offer a safe space for like-minded colleagues, with shared interests to connect, socialise and check in with each other.What next?If you found yourself interested in knowing more, drop us your application and someone from our team will be in touch.#LI-NW1
Our Digital Engineering team at ITG are responsible for building world class, enterprise grade digital applications for high profile brands. We pride ourselves in working with mature Agile methodologies and make use of the latest versions of technology. Our teams are structured in such a way that gives every employee the opportunity to learn new skills, work on various projects over time and see the results of your efforts in the online consumer marketplace. Joining the Digital Engineering function would see you work as part of a cross-functional, product style team, generally consisting of a Business Analyst, Scrum Master / Project Manager, Solution Architect, Lead Developers (FE and BE), Developers, and Testers (Manual and Automated).
ITG require a talented Lead Front End Developer to work on the development of a range of web based products and tools.
Lead Front End Developers are responsible for building and maintaining a range of websites for our clients. We work with digital creatives to deliver responsive, web based projects ranging from content managed web sites, to SPAs such as finance calculators, configurators and ecommerce applications.
At ITG, Lead Front End Developers work with a variety of tools and frameworks. Many of our projects use React, while others are based on vanilla JavaScript. We use modern tools, frameworks and IDEs, and work in agile sprint teams alongside business analysts, backend developers, QA testers and scrum masters.
Lead Developers are active members of the development team, specialising in Front End Development but also working on projects using technologies with which they may be unfamiliar.
We integrate AI tooling across the full development lifecycle — from business analysis and architecture through to design, QA, and code delivery. Lead Frontend Developers use AI coding assistants (primarily Cursor) as a core part of daily workflow, not as an optional extra. It is important that developers understand how to use AI effectively and where its limitations lie.
Lead Developers lead from a technology standpoint, but also support, mentor and develop other members of the team.
Responsibilities:
What software, code and frameworks will I be working with?
Javascript / Typescript
- Knowledge and experience in at least one of these areas: Typescript, React and ES6+.
- Knowledge and experience of tools and libraries (Redux, Redux TK, Zustand).
- Experience using REST APIs.
CSS
- Sass, Styled Components
- Responsive layout.
- Methodologies such as BEM.
HTML
- Semantic HTML5
- HTML5 features such as canvas and media elements.
- Browser APIs including geo-location support, local storage, session storage, web workers, and web sockets.
- Experience of accessibility.
- Web Performance.
Build Tools/Bundlers
- Webpack/Vite/Rspack/Rsbuild/Rollup
- Module Federation
- Linting Version Control
- Git (GitLab)
Testing
- TDD
- Testing frameworks/libraries (i.e. Jest)
Supporting Tools:
- IntelliJ IDEs
- VS Code
- JIRA
- Confluence
- GitLab pipelines
- Lucid Charts
- Agentic AI assistance from Cursor
An idea of the day to day?
- Work closely with account directors, creative, and the client directly to ensure projects are delivered on time
- Help define and execute the development strategy
- Mentor and develop other members of the team
- Implement and improve working practices
- Identify and research emerging market trends to ensure you are always on top of your game
- Working in an Agile team to allow development of small, incremental released and rapid iteration
- Use of Cursor to accelerate delivery of high quality software with supporting tests and documentation; but also supporting the team by continuously improving our AI tools, skills and workflows.
- Participation in sprint ceremonies such as planning, standups, and demonstrations.
- Conduct code reviews to ensure quality standards are upheld
- Estimation of tasks for a wide range of projects
- Lead Developers also act as Line managers for developers on the team, and should have experience of managing and mentoring employees.
This role is all about working with others to solve technical challenges. As such the candidate must have exceptional communication skills, both written and oral, and should demonstrate experience of writing technical documentation - including the ability to craft clear, unambiguous prompts for AI tools.
Benefits
What next? Like what you see? Drop us your application and someone from our team will be in touch.
We Value Diversity
We champion and welcome diversity in our workforce and ensure all job applicants receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender or gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality.
We are not only committed to increasing the visibility and recognition of talent from under-represented groups within our organisation, but the wider industry too.
At the end of the day, we make sure we take time to look after ourselves, each other, and the planet, because we’re always stronger together.
ITG have a number of community groups available to employees and exist to offer a safe space for like-minded colleagues, with shared interests to connect, socialise and check in with each other.
What next?
If you found yourself interested in knowing more, drop us your application and someone from our team will be in touch.
#LI-NW1
Hello! We are Inspired Thinking Group (ITG).Big brands like Costa, KFC, PUMA, John Lewis & Partners, M&S, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), and many more trust ITG to deliver the halo of engaging, tech-powered, agile content that helps them connect with their customers. Bringing this to life are our amazing ITGers (1400+), and we know they’re at their best when we get their working environment right. That means prioritising their Wellbeing through our dedicated, award-winning programme and team of 50+ Wellbeing Champions. It means platforming diversity and inclusion at every opportunity, including our Together Groups which help establish connections within our diverse communities. It means taking sustainability seriously by planting trees in areas hit by climate change, joining the UN Global Compact, and being named the Best Sustainable Technology-Led Marketing Agency in Europe. Most of all, it means building on the culture of fun and togetherness that sets us apart in our industry. Sound good? Check out our vacancies and apply today!
Hello! We are Inspired Thinking Group (ITG).
Big brands like Costa, KFC, PUMA, John Lewis & Partners, M&S, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), and many more trust ITG to deliver the halo of engaging, tech-powered, agile content that helps them connect with their customers. Bringing this to life are our amazing ITGers (1400+), and we know they’re at their best when we get their working environment right.
That means prioritising their Wellbeing through our dedicated, award-winning programme and team of 50+ Wellbeing Champions. It means platforming diversity and inclusion at every opportunity, including our Together Groups which help establish connections within our diverse communities. It means taking sustainability seriously by planting trees in areas hit by climate change, joining the UN Global Compact, and being named the Best Sustainable Technology-Led Marketing Agency in Europe.
Most of all, it means building on the culture of fun and togetherness that sets us apart in our industry.
Sound good? Check out our vacancies and apply today!
