Javascript Developer

React / TypeScript Developer – Contract

📍 Canary Wharf, London (4 days onsite)

💰 £500 per day (Inside IR35)

📅 6 Month Contract

We are currently working with a consultancy that is looking to bring an experienced React / TypeScript Developer on board for an initial 6-month contract. This role will involve working closely with engineering teams to build high-quality front-end solutions and contribute to the ongoing evolution of the platform.

This is a hands-on engineering role suited to someone who enjoys building scalable front-end systems while contributing to engineering best practices and team culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-quality React components and ensure seamless integration with backend systems to enable efficient data exchange.
• Continuously review services and components, identifying opportunities to improve performance, scalability, and maintainability.
• Proactively identify and address technical debt.
• Contribute to and influence the product roadmap, helping to deliver improvements that drive key business KPIs.
• Support the development of the team’s software engineering capabilities and standards.
• Promote a strong engineering culture focused on high-quality code, testing, and best practices.

Experience & Background

• 4+ years of relevant software engineering experience.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and with senior stakeholders.
• A self-starter who can operate effectively in ambiguous environments, identify risks, and drive solutions forward.

Technical Skills

• Strong hands-on experience building applications using React and TypeScript.
• Solid understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and software design principles.
• Good understanding of computational complexity and performance considerations.
• Experience working across the full software development lifecycle, including:
• Coding standards
• Code reviews
• Source control management
• CI/CD and continuous deployment
• Testing and operational best practices
• Experience with Test Driven Development (TDD).
• Exposure to cloud deployments and Agile development methodologies.