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We have an exciting opportunity for an individual to join our Liverpool FC team as a Manager, Software Development. This role blends hands-on delivery with technical leadership across the frontend domain. You will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining robust frontend solutions, including component development, API and backend integrations, and the accurate implementation of designs. In addition, you will define frontend standards, guide implementation approaches, and ensure consistency and quality across both in-house and third‑party teams.
Job Responsibility:
Lead frontend development across Liverpool FC digital products
Design and deliver robust frontend solutions
Implement designs from Figma accurately
Set a strong standard for frontend development practices
Lead frontend input into sprint planning, estimation, and technical refinement
Define, maintain, and drive adherence to frontend development standards
Establish clear expectations for code quality, maintainability, testing, accessibility, performance, and security
Guide the adoption of appropriate frontend patterns, tooling, and implementation approaches
Promote consistency across products
Identify areas for improvement across frontend architecture, development practice, and developer experience
Lead code review practices for in-house and external partner frontend work
Ensure automated testing is embedded in normal frontend delivery
Work with QA to support thorough testing of changes
Ensure delivered solutions are maintainable, well structured, and suitable for long-term support
Lead the delivery of frontend solutions with performance and scalability in mind
Understand and apply appropriate caching and optimisation strategies
Diagnose and resolve frontend performance issues in production
Ensure accessibility standards are met across frontend work
Provide day-to-day frontend technical direction to third party development partners
Review partner-delivered frontend work
Communicate clearly around implementation expectations
Drive consistency of frontend development practice across internal and external teams
Contribute to the evaluation and onboarding of new frontend tooling, libraries, or services
Share knowledge with other frontend developers
Support less experienced developers through guidance, review, and day-to-day technical collaboration
Promote stronger frontend development discipline and knowledge sharing across the wider development group
Work across multiple digital products as required
Maintain technical documentation for frontend standards, patterns, and owned areas of implementation
Undertake other projects, requests or duties as assigned by the Development Lead
Requirements:
Proven experience as a Senior Frontend Developer working on complex digital products or platforms
Strong track record of delivering frontend solutions within an Agile product environment, including sprint planning, estimation and technical refinement
Experience defining and maintaining frontend development standards across teams or multiple codebases
Experience providing technical direction and oversight to other developers
Experience working effectively with external development partners or distributed teams
Strong understanding of frontend performance optimisation, including diagnosing and resolving production issues
Solid grasp of accessibility standards (WCAG) and their practical application
Understanding of GDPR and data privacy considerations as they relate to frontend development
Excellent communication skills when working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Familiarity with tools such as Jira and Confluence
Strong hands-on experience with React and Next.js, including SSR and headless CMS integrations
Solid working knowledge of Vue.js and Nuxt
Strong JavaScript and TypeScript skills
Strong command of modern CSS, including responsive layouts, animation and component-level styling
Sharp eye for visual detail and accurate implementation from design
Experience integrating frontend applications with REST and GraphQL APIs
Experience working with headless CMS platforms (ideally Contentful)
Experience writing automated unit and integration tests
Understanding of frontend build tooling, CI/CD pipelines, environment management, caching strategies, and CDN behaviour
Familiarity with GitHub for version control and code management
What we offer:
Competitive salary
25 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays and the option to purchase up to an additional 5 days)
Contributory pension scheme matching up to 5.5%
Life Assurance Cover
Free financial guidance and mortgage advice
Car salary sacrifice scheme for affordable driving
Cycle to Work scheme to keep you active
Purchase season ticket loans for easier commuting
Exclusive shopping discounts & cashback with top retailers
Will Writing Service for future planning
Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support
Medicash Health Cash Plan for everyday healthcare needs
Volunteering opportunities to give back to the community
Special LFC perks – retail discounts, partner offers, free LFCTV GO access, and priority tickets for matches, events & concerts