Front end developer

VanRath; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A tech-focused recruitment agency is seeking a talented Front-End Developer with strong commercial experience in React.js and Node.js for a fully remote contract role. This position offers a competitive day rate and an initial engagement of 3-6 months, with a potential for extension. Ideal candidates will possess expertise in frontend development within the fintech sector and have a keen eye for performance, accessibility, and security in applications.

Benefits

Competitive day rate

Fully remote work

Opportunity to work in the fintech space

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in React.js with working knowledge of hooks, context, and lifecycle methods.
• Experience with Node.js and modern JavaScript (ES6+).
• Desirable experience in fintech or financial services.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain high-quality front-end applications using React.js and Node.js.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for feature delivery.
• Embed performance, accessibility, and security best practices into the UI.

Skills

React.js

Node.js

Problem-solving skills

JavaScript (ES6+)

Tools

Git

Testing frameworks (Jest, Mocha, Cypress)

Job description

Job Title: Front-End Developer (React / Node.js) - Contract
Location: Remote (Northern Ireland based)
Duration: 3-6 Months (initial contract, with potential extension)
Day Rate: Competitive / DOE

About the Role

We are seeking a talented Front-End Developer with strong commercial experience in React.js and Node.js to join our team on a contract basis. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of delivering scalable, user-focused applications—preferably within the fintech or wider financial services sector. You will play a key role in building and optimising front-end applications for a fast-paced environment, collaborating with designers, product owners, and backend engineers to deliver exceptional digital experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain high-quality front-end applications using React.js and Node.js.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver new features and improvements.
• Ensure performance, accessibility, and security best practices are embedded in the UI.
• Participate in code reviews, troubleshooting, and issue resolution.
• Contribute to technical discussions and help shape the direction of the front-end architecture.

Requirements

• Strong expertise in React.js (hooks, context, state management, component lifecycle).
• Solid experience with Node.js and modern JavaScript (ES6+).
• Previous experience in fintech or financial services highly desirable.
• Knowledge of RESTful APIs, microservices, and integration best practices.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control (Git).
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote setup while staying collaborative.

Nice to Have

• Exposure to TypeScript.
• Experience with testing frameworks (Jest, Mocha, Cypress).
• Knowledge of cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

What’s on Offer

• Fully remote contract (Northern Ireland-based candidates preferred).
• 3-6 month initial engagement with potential for extension.
• Opportunity to work with a forward-thinking company in the fintech space.