Lead React Developer

Manufacturing Recruitment Ltd; Heathfield; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing recruitment firm is seeking a Lead Front-End React Developer to spearhead a new digital transformation initiative. You'll collaborate with a dedicated team to create web applications that enhance customer experiences and drive business growth. The ideal candidate will have substantial expertise in React JS and UI/UX development, with a passion for innovation. This hybrid position promises significant career development and an opportunity to shape the technical environment.

Benefits

Up to 20% pension contributions

10% bonus

27 days holiday with the option to purchase more

Life assurance

Critical illness cover

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Lead Front-End Developer.
• Strong knowledge in developing web pages with various technologies.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of web applications to improve digital customer experience.
• Influence the technical direction of the new team.

Skills

React JS

UI/UX development

JavaScript

HTML/HTML5

CSS/CSS3

GitHub

API architecture

TDD

BDD

Tools

GitHub

Job description

Lead React Developer – Hybrid, HQ in Sussex.

(Valid UK work authorisation is essential).

As part of an ongoing digital transformation program a Lead Front–End React Developer is required.

As Lead Front–End Developer you will lead a team creating websites and web applications that enhance the digital experience for customers, helping the brand increase customer loyalty and generate new business.

As this is a new team where you will be able to influence the technical direction the team take and really stamp your mark.

Skills And Experience

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

• JavaScript specifically React JS experience is essential
• UI/UX development is key to this role
• Extensive experience in developing web pages using HTML/HTML5, XML, DHTML CSS/CSS3, SASS, LESS, JavaScript, React JS, Redux, Flex jQuery, JSON, Bootstrap
• Source Management software such as GitHub
• Object oriented analysis and design, API architecture experience
• Knowledge of a Test–driven approach including exposure to either TDD or BDD would be an advantage

Benefits

• Up to 20% pension contributions
• To 10% bonus
• 27 days holiday with the option to purchase more
• Life assurance
• Critical illness cover