Lead Developer

SR2 | Socially Responsible Recruitment | Certified B Corporation™; England; Remote; GBP 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A mission-driven FinTech is seeking a Lead Frontend Developer to take full ownership of the customer-facing web experience. In this role, you will mentor talented engineers and craft fast, accessible, and engaging user journeys. Your deep expertise in modern frontend frameworks and passion for performance will drive impactful changes. Join this innovative team to influence the future of finance with scalable, beautiful designs that enhance user experience.

Qualifications

• Deep experience with modern frontend frameworks.
• Built scalable, reliable, production-grade interfaces.
• Enjoys leading and mentoring a growing team.

Responsibilities

• Own the entire frontend stack across all customer journeys.
• Lead and mentor developers, raising engineering quality.
• Evolve a modern, scalable component library.

Skills

Modern frontend frameworks (React, Vue, Angular)

Mentoring and leading teams

Performance and accessibility

Creating user experiences

Design systems and component libraries

Job description

Lead Frontend Developer

Location: Remote  |  Salary: £75,000‑£80,000

We’re supporting a long‑standing client of ours, a mission‑driven FinTech that is continuing its digital evolution, and we’re looking for a Lead Frontend Developer who wants to make a real impact. This is your chance to take full ownership of a customer‑facing web experience used by thousands of users building better financial futures. You’ll set the direction for the frontend stack, mentor a team of talented engineers, elevate the design system, and craft fast, accessible, and beautiful user journeys that make finance feel simple.

• Own the entire frontend stack across all customer journeys
• Lead and mentor developers, raising the bar on engineering quality
• Evolve a modern, scalable component library and design system
• Turn ideas into polished, production‑ready UI with the design team
• Champion performance, accessibility, responsive design, and frontend architecture
• Partner with backend and product teams to ship seamless, integrated features
• Drive continuous improvements that make the platform faster, cleaner, and more delightful to use

• Has deep experience with modern frontend frameworks (React, Vue, Angular, etc.)
• Has built scalable, reliable, production‑grade interfaces
• Enjoys leading, mentoring, and supporting a growing team
• Works comfortably with design systems, component libraries, and API integrations
• Cares deeply about performance, accessibility, and creating standout user experiences
• Thrives in collaborative, product‑focused engineering environments

This is a genuinely exciting chance to lead the future of a modern FinTech frontend with the space to influence, innovate, and see your work make a real difference.