React Developer
£550 - £625 - Inside IR35
London Hybrid 1/2 days per week
6 months initially, with high likelyhood of extension
We’re recruiting an experienced Contract Frontend UI Software Engineer to support a client in building, extending, and maintaining a modern web platform. This role will suit someone who is comfortable stepping into an existing environment, delivering high-quality UI functionality, and working autonomously within a cross-functional delivery team.
Key responsibilities
Collaborate with a cross-functional team of engineers, QA, and product managers
Design, develop, and maintain frontend functionality and services
Deliver new features and enhancements across a modern web platform
Work with technologies including React, TypeScript, Webpack, REST APIs, JSON, Docker, and Ansible
Prototype solutions, analyse requirements, and contribute to technical design
Produce clean, maintainable, and well-tested code aligned with best practices
Participate in code and technical design reviews
Take ownership of deliverables and contribute independently within the teamRequired experience
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related engineering discipline
6+ years of commercial web UI development experience using modern frameworks (React preferred)
Strong understanding of cross-browser development and responsive design
Hands-on experience with Git, version control workflows, and development environment setup
Experience integrating with APIs and microservices
Exposure to multiple delivery methodologies including Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, and SAFe
Good understanding of QA standards, testing practices, and technical documentation
Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with technical and business stakeholders