Senior Frontend Developer

Position: React Tech Lead

Location: Cambridge, UK

Contract: 6 month

Experience: 7+ Years

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the development of React-based applications , ensuring scalability, performance, and maintainability.
  • Collaborate with UX/UI designers , backend teams , and business analysts to translate requirements into technical solutions.
  • Define and enforce coding standards , best practices , and design patterns for front-end development.
  • Perform code reviews , mentor junior developers, and provide technical guidance.
  • Optimize application performance and troubleshoot complex issues.
  • Work closely with onshore/offshore teams and manage client interactions effectively.
  • Ensure compliance with security standards and accessibility guidelines .
  • Participate in architecture discussions and contribute to technical roadmaps.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • 6–8 years of experience in front-end development, with at least 3+ years in React.js .
  • Strong proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, CSS3 , and TypeScript .
  • Experience with Redux , React Hooks , and Context API .
  • Familiarity with RESTful APIs , GraphQL , and microservices architecture .
  • Hands-on experience with Webpack , Babel , and modern build tools .
  • Knowledge of unit testing frameworks (Jest, React Testing Library).
  • Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices .
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills; ability to manage client expectations.
  • Experience in Agile/Scrum methodologies .
  • Knowledge of Next.js , Node.js , or Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure) .
  • Familiarity with containerization (Docker/Kubernetes) .
  • Understanding of performance optimization techniques for large-scale apps.

Job Details

Company
Response Informatics
Location
Cambridgeshire, UK
Posted