Senior React Developer - Cambridge - Flexible Working
Our mission is to empower organisations by creating intelligent, scalable solutions that enhance employee skills and improve business performance. Our team thrives on pushing boundaries, embracing bold ideas, and driving technical excellence in everything we do. We are now looking for a talented Senior React Developer to help us build and optimise user-facing applications that make a real difference in these industries.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the development and optimisation of React applications with a focus on performance, scalability, and security.
* Collaborate closely with Product Owners and UI/UX teams to ensure a seamless and engaging user experience.
* Design and implement clean, maintainable, and testable code with a strong emphasis on security and compliance for highly regulated environments.
* Work alongside UI/UX designers to translate designs into high-quality, responsive user interfaces using Figma or Storybook.
* Collaborate with backend engineers to ensure seamless integration with APIs and microservices.
* Contribute to the architecture of scalable and reliable front-end systems.
* Lead by example, mentoring junior developers and fostering a collaborative, high-performance team culture.
* Stay up-to-date with the latest front-end technologies, React best practices, and trends in regulated industries.
What You Bring to the Role:
* Strong expertise in React with a proven track record of building high-quality, secure, and scalable front-end applications.
* Experience in highly regulated industries (Finance, Defence, etc.), with a deep understanding of the compliance, security, and performance challenges these industries face.
* Proficiency with modern JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and front-end frameworks like React.
* Experience collaborating with product owners and working alongside UI/UX teams to translate product requirements into polished user interfaces.
* Familiarity with tools like Figma or Storybook for design collaboration and component libraries.
* Experience with RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and integrating with backend services.
* Knowledge of front-end testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, Mocha) and CI/CD pipelines.
* A problem-solving mindset with the ability to create solutions that meet both user needs and industry requirements.
Desirable Skills:
* Familiarity with state management libraries such as Redux or Context API.
* Experience with TypeScript and Server-Side Rendering (SSR).
* Previous experience building applications with a focus on security and compliance.
* Understanding of cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerisation (Docker).
* Experience working in Agile environments and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams.
We’ll give you the freedom to innovate, push boundaries, and make your ideas a reality. You’ll work closely with key stakeholders who are genuinely invested in your growth and development. As part of our team during this exciting stage of growth, you’ll have the chance to shape your career and help steer the company’s future. We’re a close-knit team of passionate people who love what we do. Our development team has been with us for years and is all about collaboration, support, and having fun along the way! Whether you join us in tech, sales, marketing, or more, we make sure everyone who joins us feels like they’re part of the family from day one.