Lead React Engineer — Hands-on Team Lead (Hybrid)

Roc Search GmbH; England; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a Lead Software Engineer specialized in React to oversee front-end delivery for modern portal applications. In this hybrid role, you will not only lead a small team of engineers but also engage directly in coding and technical decision-making. Ideal candidates are experienced in building web applications with React and are passionate about mentoring others while maintaining high engineering standards. This position offers a significant opportunity for ownership and influence within the team.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial experience building web applications with React.
• Exposure to Angular is a bonus.
• Solid experience with code reviews and maintaining high engineering standards.

Responsibilities

• Building and delivering React applications, features, and solutions.
• Leading a front-end/full-stack team working on React-based platforms.
• Mentoring junior developers and setting clear technical expectations.

Skills

Building web applications with React

Git-based source control (GitHub/GitLab)

Agile methodologies

Mentoring junior developers

APIs and data-driven UIs

Cloud-first environments (AWS)

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

A leading technology recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a Lead Software Engineer specialized in React to oversee front-end delivery for modern portal applications. In this hybrid role, you will not only lead a small team of engineers but also engage directly in coding and technical decision-making. Ideal candidates are experienced in building web applications with React and are passionate about mentoring others while maintaining high engineering standards. This position offers a significant opportunity for ownership and influence within the team.