Principal Front-End Developer

MRJ Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in Manchester seeks a Principal Frontend Developer to lead frontend engineering efforts and architect modern web solutions. This role involves mentoring engineers and influencing technical direction within a dynamic environment focused on innovation and quality.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of performance optimisation and caching strategies.
• Experience with real-time data flows and distributed systems.
• Strong understanding of software architecture and principles.

Responsibilities

• Leading frontend engineering efforts across multiple product teams.
• Architecting scalable web applications using React.
• Mentoring engineers and promoting best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Performance Optimisation

Web Scalability

High-Quality Code

Tools

React

Node.js

HTML/CSS

WebSockets

Redis

Job description

This range is provided by MRJ Recruitment. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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Principal Recruitment Consultant Building Dev teams across the UK - MRJ Recruitment

We’re working with one of the UK’s most recognisable tech-driven organisations – a true digital leader with a large-scale platform. With a growing product and engineering function based in Manchester, they’re looking to bring in a Principal Frontend Developer to help shape the future of their web architecture and lead on the most complex frontend challenges.

Manchester (Hybrid – 2 days/week onsite)

UK’s Leading Tech Company | Modern Web Stack | Millions of Users | £85k + bonus

Why this role?

It’s an exciting time to join. The business has recently made major strides in evolving their tech landscape – including a full migration to a proprietary platform. With this transformation underway, they’re exploring new technologies, and enhancing digital experiences for millions.

You’ll play a strategic and hands-on role in defining and evolving the frontend direction across multiple squads. From architecting scalable, modern solutions to mentoring engineers and influencing technical vision, this is a rare opportunity to make a genuine impact within a company that’s constantly pushing forward.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading frontend engineering efforts across multiple product teams
• Architecting and delivering scalable, performant web applications using React and related technologies
• Setting coding standards and promoting best practices across the wider frontend community
• Collaborating closely with product managers, designers, backend engineers, and QA to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery
• Supporting the growth and development of engineers through mentoring, coaching, and technical guidance
• Driving continuous improvement in frontend tooling, processes, and architecture
• Contributing to wider tech strategy conversations and helping shape the long-term direction of the platform

Tech Environment Includes:

React, Node.js, HTML/CSS, WebSockets, Redis, messaging APIs, and a wide range of integrations with internal and external systems.

What we’re looking for:

• Deep knowledge of performance optimisation, caching strategies, and web scalability
• Strong understanding of software architecture, patterns, and principles
• Experience with real-time data flows (e.g., WebSockets), distributed systems, and frontend/backend interactions
• A passion for high-quality code and a track record of driving engineering excellence
• Leadership skills – someone who leads by example, supports others, and challenges the norm when needed
• Awareness of deployment strategies and modern CI/CD approaches

If you're passionate about leading & driving innovation, We’d love to chat with you about this opportunity! Apply & we'll be able to guide you every step of the way, providing all the cheat codes and hidden tricks you need to shine in the process!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology, Engineering, and Management

• Industries

  Software Development

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