Job Description
Principal Front-End React Developer
Location: London (Moorgate, hybrid - 3 days in office)
Salary: Competitive, with a generous bonus and pension
About the Role
We’re looking for a Principal Front-End React Developer to lead the design and development of high-quality, responsive applications. This senior, hands-on role offers the opportunity to influence architecture, collaborate with business stakeholders, and mentor junior engineers.
Responsibilities
* Lead front-end development using React and TypeScript
* Collaborate with business stakeholders to deliver impactful solutions
* Mentor and coach junior engineers, promoting best practices
* Oversee full SDLC for key projects
* Ensure high standards in code quality, testing, and performance
Requirements
* Extensive hands-on experience with React and TypeScript
* Strong JavaScript fundamentals (closures, scopes, function binding)
* Experience with REST, WebSocket, or GraphQL APIs
* Proven ability to deliver production-ready, business-facing software
* Experience mentoring and leading engineers
Desirable
* Cloud experience (AWS preferred)
* UX/design experience for prototyping and communicating ideas
* Experience in regulated or financial environments
What’s on Offer
* Competitive salary with strong bonus and pension
* Hybrid working (3 days in the Moorgate office)
* Collaborative, innovative, and supportive engineering culture
* Opportunity to shape architecture and front-end strategy
Please note that we are unable to provide sponsorship for work visas for this role.