Job Description
Job Title: Mid-Level React Developer
Location: Durham (Hybrid) Must be living locally!!
Salary: Up to £50,000 + Benefits
Sector: FinTech
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Overview
Our client, an innovative and fast-scaling FinTech organisation based in Sunderland, is looking to hire a Mid-Level React Developer to join their growing engineering team. With a focus on delivering intuitive, high-performance financial applications, this role offers a fantastic opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking company that values clean code, modern tech, and user-first design.
The business supports hybrid working with flexibility for remote days and occasional team collaboration days at their Sunderland office.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and enhance React-based front-end applications for web platforms
* Work closely with design and product teams to implement user-friendly features and experiences
* Integrate with RESTful APIs and collaborate with back-end developers to deliver end-to-end solutions
* Contribute to code reviews, uphold development best practices, and maintain high code quality
* Help troubleshoot performance issues and suggest front-end improvements
* Stay up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies
Technical Requirements
* 2–4 years of professional experience with React.js in a production environment
* Solid grasp of JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CSS3
* Experience with state management libraries such as Redux, Zustand, or Context API
* Comfortable consuming APIs and handling asynchronous data
* Version control using Git/GitHub
* Strong attention to detail and ability to write clean, modular code
Desirable Skills (Not Essential)
* Experience with TypeScript
* Knowledge of Jest or React Testing Library
* Familiarity with performance optimisation and accessibility
* Background in financial services or previous work in FinTech
Package & Benefits
* Salary up to £50,000 (DOE)
* Flexible hybrid/remote working (occasional office presence in Sunderland)
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays
* Pension scheme
* Career development and progression pathways
* Supportive and collaborative team culture