React JS Architect

Position: React JS Architect
Employment Type: Contract, Full time
Start: ASAP
Location: Edinburgh – Hybrid
Languages: English

Role – We are seeking a React JS Architect who can lead the frontend direction of our modern web applications. This role is perfect for someone with a deep understanding of React and a passion for crafting scalable, maintainable, and high-performance UI architectures.

Key skills:

• 6+ years of frontend development experience, with at least 3+ in React.js as an Architect.
• Proven experience designing and scaling React-based architectures in production
• Knowledge of JavaScript/TypeScript, ES6+, HTML5, CSS3
• Hands-on experience with Next.js, SSR, performance tuning, and accessibility
• Deep understanding of state management libraries (Redux, Recoil, Zustand, etc.)
• Strong grasp of component-driven development, micro-frontends, and monorepos
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, unit and integration testing (Jest, RTL, Cypress)
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• Consulting background is a plus.
• Strong communication skills (oral & written)
• Rights to work in the UK is must (No Sponsorship available)

Responsibilities:

• Define and own the frontend architecture for large-scale React applications
• Set coding standards, design patterns, and reusable component strategies
• Collaborate with backend teams, DevOps, and designers to ensure seamless integration
• Conduct technical reviews, audits, and performance optimizations
• Lead and mentor frontend developers, providing guidance and support
• Stay ahead of industry trends and integrate emerging tools and technologies

Should you be interested in being considered for this position and would like to discuss further.

Please apply with your latest CV or share your CV directly with me at christophe.ramen@focusonsap.org