Lead Front-End Developer

About the role

ADLIB is a fast‑growing, award‑winning SaaS scale‑up looking for a hands‑on Lead Front‑End Developer. You will split your time between coding (80%) and guiding a small, talented front‑end team (20%). The role is based in Exeter with the flexibility to work remotely for most of the week.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the design and evolution of front‑end architecture across web, mobile and POS interfaces.
• Drive delivery of high‑quality user‑facing features while improving performance and user experience.
• Ensure design consistency, accessibility (WCAG) and cross‑browser compatibility.
• Collaborate with UX/UI, Product and Engineering stakeholders to shape the product roadmap.
• Mentor and coach front‑end developers, fostering a high‑performance, collaborative culture.
• Provide technical input for feature planning and communicate progress, risks and blockers.

Required profile

• Proven mentoring and coaching experience, capable of leading a small front‑end team.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills within agile environments.
• Experience with SaaS products, ticketing or eCommerce platforms is desirable.

Required skills

• Deep expertise in modern JavaScript frameworks – Vue.js (preferred), React or Angular.
• Proficient HTML5, CSS3 and responsive design best practices.
• Experience with design systems, scalable UI architecture, performance optimisation and accessibility.
• Comfortable with Git, CI/CD pipelines and agile methodologies.
• Familiarity with GraphQL, TypeScript, and testing frameworks such as Cypress, Vitest or Jest.
• Knowledge of mobile/responsive UI development and hybrid frameworks (Capacitor, Ionic).

What we offer

• Competitive salary up to £60,000 per year.
• Annual bonus scheme.
• Generous individual training budget for courses or accreditations.
• Hybrid working model – 1‑2 days per week in the Exeter office.