At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and develop modern React applications while mentoring a team of engineers.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking tech company with a focus on innovation and collaboration.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, hybrid work options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Work in an agile environment with a strong emphasis on quality and user-centric design.
- Why this job: Make an impact by shaping frontend architecture and driving continuous improvement.
- Qualifications: Expertise in React, TypeScript, and experience in leading or mentoring teams.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Vivo Talent is looking to recruit a Lead Frontend Engineer with deep expertise in React and modern frontend architecture. You'll lead a team of engineers while remaining hands-on, shaping the development of high-quality, performant and accessible web applications that power core products. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys combining technical leadership with delivery, mentoring others and influencing engineering strategy. You'll work closely with product owners, designers and cross-functional teams to build scalable solutions and drive continuous improvement across the frontend landscape.
What you'll do:
- 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
What you'll bring:
- 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
Lead Frontend Developer in Cardiff employer: Vivo Talent
At Vivo Talent, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture. As a Lead Frontend Developer in Cardiff, you'll not only lead a talented team but also enjoy a hybrid working model that promotes work-life balance. We offer ample opportunities for professional growth, mentorship, and the chance to influence engineering strategy while working on impactful projects that enhance user experience.
