Frontend Developer (React) | National Security Consultancy | Cheltenham | High Level Security Clearance Required | Salary up to £80,000 + £5,000 bonus | Hybrid 2-3 days per week on-siteMERITUS are working with an expanding National Security Consultancy based in Cheltenham looking for a Frontend Developer with experience building web based applications in React.As Frontend Developer you will work closely with customers to design & build modern Frontend solutions for critical applications in React. They develop in a highly Agile / Scrum focused environment their core frontend stack is HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React but are open to candidates with strong exposure to other JavaScript frameworks such as Angular or Vue who have the desire & aptitude to pick up React quickly.They're based in Cheltenham & operate hybrid working with 2-3 days per week on-site (Project dependent) & the opportunity to work a compressed 9 day working fortnight. They require active UK security clearance.Main Responsibilities:As a Frontend developer, you play a pivotal role in designing, developing and maintaining the critical frontend applications with responsibilities including:Create and maintain robust, scalable, and high-performance front-end applications using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React.Participate in all stages of the software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, coding, testing, and deployment.Partner with cross-functional teams, including product management, back-end development, and QA, to deliver superior software solutions.Skills Required:In depth experience designing & building JavaScript frontend applications ideally in React.Strong experience with HTML & CSS.Experience developing in a highly Agile / Scrum environment.Familiarity with CICD, containerisation, deployment technologies & cloud platforms (Jenkins, Kubernetes, Docker, AWS).Benefits:Salary up to £80,000£5,000 clearance bonusUp to 10% performance bonusPrivate medical insurance25 days holiday + bank holidaysflexible / hybrid working optionsOption to work a compressed 9 day fortnight