At a Glance
- Tasks: Build slick, scalable user interfaces and optimise existing codebases.
- Company: Dynamic tech company in Sheffield with a collaborative hybrid work culture.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible working, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Mentor junior developers and lead frontend architecture decisions.
- Why this job: Join an exciting project and make a real impact in frontend development.
- Qualifications: Expertise in React, TypeScript, and strong HTML/CSS skills required.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
Location: Sheffield, UK (Hybrid – 2-3 days per week in the office)
Are you a senior or lead-level frontend expert who loves building slick, scalable, and highly accessible user interfaces? We are looking for a Lead React Engineer to join our team in Sheffield for an exciting 6-month project.
If you thrive on solving complex architecture puzzles, mentoring junior devs by example, and writing pristine TypeScript, we want to hear from you.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Architect & Build: Drive the development of high-performance production web applications using React and modern frontend tooling.
- Optimize & Debug: Dive into existing codebases to hunt down bugs, implement functional enhancements, fix layout issues, and level up overall code quality.
- System Design: Own frontend architecture decisions—from state management and component design to smart data fetching, caching, and performance tuning.
- Champion Accessibility: Ensure our digital products are inclusive, delivering seamless experiences aligned with WCAG practices.
- Maintain Quality: Lead by example with robust testing.
Key Responsibilities
- Optimization: Improve code quality, debug issues, and enhance layouts within existing codebases.
- Architecture: Own frontend decisions regarding state, component design, and performance tuning.
- Standards: Ensure WCAG accessibility compliance and implement robust testing (Unit, Integration, E2E).
Requirements
- Expertise in React, ES6+, TypeScript, and PostgreSQL.
- Strong grasp of HTML5, CSS3, and responsive design.
- Experience with testing frameworks.
This is a hybrid role based in our Sheffield office. You’ll need to be in the office 2-3 days a week to collaborate with the team face-to-face, with the remaining days working remotely.
React Engineer in Sheffield employer: Randstad Digital UK
Randstad Digital UK is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. With a focus on employee growth, you will have access to continuous learning opportunities while working on impactful projects that reach millions of users globally. Located in a dynamic environment, we prioritise quality and teamwork, making it a rewarding place for experienced Android engineers to thrive.
