Lead Front-End Engineer (React/TypeScript) - Hybrid Role

hedgehog lab; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading product consultancy in Manchester is seeking a Lead Front End Software Engineer to act as the technical lead for a focused product team. You will guide architectural decisions, mentor engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality features. The ideal candidate has significant experience in software engineering, particularly with React and TypeScript. This is a permanent role offering flexible working arrangements and a chance to influence product development.

Benefits

28 days holidays + bank holidays

5 Impact Days per year

Flexible working environment

Annual wellbeing budget

Mental health support

Company supplied Apple Mac

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a senior or lead engineer.
• Strong background with React and TypeScript.

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical lead for a product team building a next-generation platform.
• Make architectural decisions balancing rapid progress and maintainability.
• Work hands-on across the stack to deliver production-ready software.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to refine requirements.

Skills

React

TypeScript

Python

PHP

Job description

A leading product consultancy in Manchester is seeking a Lead Front End Software Engineer to act as the technical lead for a focused product team. You will guide architectural decisions, mentor engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality features. The ideal candidate has significant experience in software engineering, particularly with React and TypeScript. This is a permanent role offering flexible working arrangements and a chance to influence product development.