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 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 JavaScript React TypeScript UX UI Design Kanban Web More: Vivo Talent is recruiting a Lead Frontend Engineer for a permanent hybrid role based in Cardiff. We are looking for someone who enjoys combining technical leadership with hands-on delivery, mentoring others, and influencing engineering strategy. You will work closely with product owners, designers, and cross-functional teams to build scalable solutions and drive continuous improvement across our frontend landscape. last updated 24 week of 2026