Salary: £40,000 - 70,000 per year Requirements: Strong hands-on experience with React, JavaScript/TypeScript and modern frontend engineering practices Proven experience leading or mentoring engineers, with a passion for coaching and development Deep understanding of frontend architecture, state management and API integration Ability to break down complex problems and guide teams toward pragmatic solutions Strong communication skills with the ability to influence across teams Experience with design systems, component libraries and accessibility best practices A strong sense of ownership with a focus on delivery, quality and continuous improvement Experience working in agile environments such as Scrum or Kanban Responsibilities: Lead the design and development of modern React applications and shared UI components Own the frontend technical direction, ensuring alignment with wider engineering strategy Manage, mentor and support a team of 4-6 engineers, driving growth and performance Define and evolve frontend architecture, patterns and best practices for scalability and maintainability Collaborate with backend teams to deliver cohesive end-to-end solutions Partner with product to shape roadmaps, estimate work and balance business and technical priorities Champion code quality, accessibility, performance and user-centric design Improve developer experience through tooling, automation and CI/CD enhancements Technologies: API Backend CI/CD Frontend Support JavaScript React TypeScript Web UX UI Design Kanban More: At Vivo Talent, we are seeking a Lead Frontend Engineer with deep expertise in React and modern frontend architecture. This is a permanent hybrid role based in Cardiff where you will lead a team of engineers while remaining hands-on. You will play a crucial role in shaping the development of high-quality, performant, and accessible web applications that drive our core products. We offer a collaborative environment where youll work closely with product owners, designers, and cross-functional teams to build scalable solutions and foster continuous improvement across our frontend landscape. last updated 21 week of 2026