Frontend Developer

**Job Description for Senior Front‑End Developer — DWP Account (DDaT‑aligned)**

**Role purpose**

Design and deliver secure, accessible, and performant front‑end applications for DWP digital services. Build user interfaces and integrations that meet Government Digital Service (GDS) standards and WCAG 2.2 accessibility requirements.

**Key outcomes & responsibilities:**

* **Front‑end engineering**: develop responsive, standards‑compliant UIs using **JavaScript** and **TypeScript**; implement **Node.js Express** for server‑side rendering and API consumption.

* **API integration**: consume and manage RESTful APIs; ensure robust integration with back‑end layers (database, application, and front‑end).

* **Security by design**: implement **IDAM/IdP**, **SSO**, **RBAC**, **SSL/TLS**, and **KMS**; embed secure coding practices and secrets management.

* **Accessibility & design standards**: apply **WCAG 2.2** guidelines and **GDS design patterns**; ensure inclusive, user‑centered interfaces.

* **Event‑driven features**: integrate with **Kafka** for event management where required.

* **Operability & telemetry**: instrument front‑end services with AWS telemetry for performance and reliability.

* **Modern delivery**: manage work in **Jira/Confluence**; use **GitHub** with trunk/GitFlow; implement **CI/CD** pipelines with automated tests and security scans.

* **Quality & performance**: optimise for speed, accessibility, and maintainability; apply caching and JSON binding best practices.

**Essential skills (must have)**

* **Languages & frameworks**: JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js Express.

* **API & integration**: RESTful API consumption and management; integration with back‑end layers.

* **Security**: IDAM/IdP, SSO, RBAC, SSL/TLS, KMS.

* **Accessibility & standards**: WCAG 2.2 compliance; GDS design patterns.

* **Event management**: Kafka.

* **Tooling & delivery**: Jira, Confluence, GitHub, CI/CD pipelines.

**Desirable skills (nice to have)**

* **Architecture**: microservices exposure.

* **Caching & sessions**: Redis; session management via Kong.

* **Realtime comms**: SignalR or equivalent.

* **Data**: NoSQL (MongoDB/DocumentDB).

**Experience profile**

* Proven delivery of accessible, secure front‑end applications at scale using JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js Express, and API integrations.

* Strong understanding of WCAG 2.2 and GDS design principles.

* Experience embedding security, observability, and automation into the development lifecycle.

* Track record of CI/CD discipline and Git best practices.

**DDaT capability alignment — Senior Software Developer**

Aligned to DDaT capabilities: **Modern development standards**, **Programming & build**, **Systems design**, **Prototyping**, **User focus**, and **Development process optimisation** at senior level.

**Ways of working**

Agile, product‑led delivery; automated testing (unit, integration, accessibility), security scanning, and performance testing; clear documentation and runbooks.

**Location & security**

UK‑based, hybrid working as agreed with DWP; **Security cleared (Mandatory)**.

**Additional**: JSON binding and caching strategies.

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**The Cognizant community:**

We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

* Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
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* We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.

**About us:**

Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2025) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at [www.cognizant.com](https://www.cognizant.com/us/en)

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

_Disclaimer:_

_Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law._

_Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.