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Lead Fullstack Developer with React

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  • Employees 1600

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AKQA

At AKQA, our Technology Discipline sets the standard for craft and technical excellence, delivering innovative, scalable, and high-quality digital products. This role will be focused on developing and optimising web applications with React & NextJS. You will contribute to the creation of digital experiences that enable our world-class clients to succeed.

As a Lead Fullstack Developer, you’ll build robust, performant, and accessible web applications, partnering with multidisciplinary teams to design and implement strategic, technically sound solutions. You’ll work across the stack, advocate best practices in quality and security, mentor junior developers, and help evolve our engineering standards.

At AKQA (part of WPP), you’ll work in an innovative and inclusive culture, surrounded by some of the brightest minds in their fields. You’ll have the opportunity to strengthen not just your development expertise, but also your knowledge of modern frameworks, accessibility, performance optimisation, DevOps practices, and Gen AI. We are committed to supporting your career growth and work/life balance through our hybrid in-studio/WFH model.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

  • Strong foundation in HTML/CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Next.js, Headless CMS, Node.js, Git, Vercel, Storybook, Tailwind
  • Ability to write clean, scalable, and maintainable code
  • Proficiency in React/TypeScript with state management and component-driven architecture
  • Expertise in Tailwind or Sass for structured, reusable styling
  • Proficient with Git for version control and collaborative workflows
  • Experience in Agile/Scrum, including sprint planning and ceremonies
  • Cross-browser testing skills across Mac/PC and modern browsers
  • Experience with CMS platforms and Vercel deployment
  • Knowledge of accessibility (W3C standards), SEO, and performance optimisation
  • Ability to turn Figma designs into pixel-perfect frontend code
  • Node.js for backend development and API integrations
  • Unit testing with Jest and React Testing Library
  • Experience creating and managing UI libraries with Storybook

QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS

  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality output
  • Collaborative mindset with experience in cross-functional teams
  • Organised and comfortable working in Agile environments
  • Problem-solving approach with a focus on scalability and maintainability
  • Inclusive design thinking with an eye for accessibility
  • Proactive learner who keeps up with evolving tech trends

We believe great work happens when we’re together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That’s why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach including required in-office days. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

AKQA is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

About WPP

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.

To apply for this job please visit www.akqa.com.

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