Lead Software Engineer – (React)
Guildford | Hybrid | Permanent
We’re looking for an experienced React Team Lead to join a growing engineering function and take ownership of front‑end delivery for modern, React‑based portal applications. This is a genuine player–coach role: you’ll be writing code, shaping technical direction, and leading a small team of engineers in an Agile environment.
Responsibilities :
* Staying hands‑on, building and delivering React applications, features, and solutions
* Leading a front‑end / full‑stack team working on React‑based platforms
* Running sprint planning, stand‑ups, and code reviews
* Mentoring junior developers and setting clear technical expectations
* Collaborating closely with Product Owners and QA to turn requirements into reliable, user‑friendly features
* Driving good Agile practice, including Jira, CI / CD pipelines, and test automation
* Contributing to architecture decisions and longer‑term technical direction
* Supporting partner and third‑party developers where required
Essential Skills :
* Strong commercial experience building web applications with React
* Exposure to Angular is a bonus
* Confident using Git-based source control (GitHub / GitLab), Jira, and Confluence
* Solid experience with code reviews and maintaining high engineering standards
* Comfortable working in cloud‑first environments (AWS ideal)
* Proven experience working with APIs and data‑driven UIs
* A natural mentor who enjoys leading and developing others
* Strong communicator with a proactive, team‑first mindset
* Passionate about clean code, great UX, and delivering quality
If you’re a React engineer who wants more ownership, more influence, and a clear leadership path, without losing touch with the code — this role hits the sweet spot.
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