Job Description
Senior Front End Developer (React)
Fully Remote - UK
3 Month Contract
Rate: £450 - £500 per day (Inside IR35)
We are looking to recruit a Senior Front End Developer for a global software organisation on an initial 3 month contract.
This is an excellent opportunity to work hands-on with modern frontend technologies, shape the user experience, and mentor junior developers.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Hands-on development of new functionality, building the frontend and integrating with APIs.
- Modify and modernise existing functionality to improve performance and usability.
- Apply best practices to deliver high-quality, secure, and performant solutions.
- Build reusable components and collaborate closely with teams across the business.
- Work with product managers, UX/UI designers, and stakeholders to gather requirements and propose effective solutions.
- Provide accurate estimates for work items and contribute to project planning.
- Identify and troubleshoot software issues, implementing timely and effective solutions.
- Create and maintain comprehensive documentation.
- Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends, advocating for improvements that could benefit the team and projects.
- Coach and mentor junior engineers, sharing knowledge and best practices.
Essential Skills:
- Strong experience with React (hooks), Zustand, TypeScript, and JavaScript
- HTML / CSS expertise
- Proficient with automated testing frameworks such as Vitest, Playwright or similar
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong verbal and written communication, with experience collaborating across teams
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
- Knowledge of automated testing methodologies
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with other JS frameworks, particularly Knockout JS
- Tailwind CSS
- Micro frontend architecture
- .NET, C#, ASP.NET experience
- Cloud technologies (Azure, AWS)
- DevOps practices and tools (CI/CD, containerisation, etc.)
- Awareness of accessibility standards and best practices