Javascript Developer

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