Front-End React Developer &##128205; Colchester - Hybrid - 1 day / week in Office
We’re hiring a React Developer to help modernise and build the front-end of a next-generation claims and repair management platform. NET/WPF codebase into a scalable, cloud-ready React application used across the insurance industry.
This role suits an engineer with a solid grounding in React and TypeScript, who enjoys building clear, reliable interfaces and collaborating closely with Product, Design and Backend teams. It’s a great opportunity to join a growing company early, shape a product from the ground up, and have real influence on technical decisions.
Build and iterate on new product features in React + TypeScript, including dashboards, workflows, and data-rich UI components.
NET REST APIs and event-driven endpoints, ensuring robust error handling, caching, and data management.
Contribute to the modernisation of our existing WPF/XML front-end, helping transition to a scalable React architecture.
Write maintainable, testable code using Jest, React Testing Library, and Storybook .
Improve front-end performance, accessibility, and usability, applying pragmatic patterns for state and data handling.
Support CI/CD pipelines and deployment workflows in Azure DevOps, contributing to efficient delivery and releases.
3+ years of experience building production React applications with TypeScript.
~ Strong understanding of UI engineering fundamentals — accessibility, form handling, and component design.
~ Confident integrating REST APIs and working with async data-fetching libraries like React Query or SWR.
~ Experience writing unit and integration tests (Jest, React Testing Library).
~ Pragmatic approach to state management, performance, and code organisation .
~ Clear communicator who enjoys working collaboratively in an agile team.
Bonus points for:
Experience modernising legacy front-ends (e.g. from WPF/XML to React).
Familiarity with Azure AD/MSAL/OIDC, or experience in workflow-heavy domains like insurance or claims management.
Make a direct impact on modernising a core claims platform while working in a collaborative, flexible environment.
Competitive salary, equity options, and remote/hybrid arrangements available.