React Developer

MCS Group; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is currently seeking an experienced Contract React Engineer for a 6-month hybrid role in Belfast. This position involves leading front-end architecture, implementing performant code, and collaborating with product and support teams. Candidates must possess expert-level skills in React 18+ and TypeScript, along with a strong understanding of architectural principles. The position offers a competitive rate, outside IR35, and the opportunity to lead within complex web applications.

Qualifications

• Expert level skills with React 18+ and TypeScript essential.
• Strong architectural understanding: micro-front-ends and design systems.
• Experience in Tailwind CSS, React Hooks, and Cypress.
• Ability to guide and support other engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead React front-end architecture and development.
• Build new features and maintain reusable components.
• Implement high-quality, performant, test-driven code.
• Collaborate with product, UX, and back-end teams.
• Support issue resolution and continuous improvement.

Skills

React 18+

TypeScript

Architectural understanding

Micro-front-ends

Tailwind CSS

Cypress

Visual design

Job description

MCS Group is working with a growing and innovative SaaS client, as they look for an experienced Contract React Engineer to work on a major piece of front-end project work. This role is ideal for someone who has spent their career seriously honing their UI skills, and who wants to take on a lead role within front-end architecture and delivery across complex web applications used globally. The role involves architectural input, hands‑on development, and supporting product teams in delivering performant, scalable and maintainable interfaces.

This is a 6‑month contract, Outside IR35, with a hybrid working model.

The Role

• Lead React front‑end architecture and development.
• Build new features and maintain reusable components/design systems.
• Implement high‑quality, performant, type‑safe, test‑driven code.
• Collaborate with product, UX, back‑end and support teams.
• Support issue resolution and contribute to continuous improvement.

Experience

• Expert level skills with React 18+ & TypeScript is essential (advanced hooks, strict typing, performance optimisation). This role is at Principal Engineer or Architect level.
• Strong architectural understanding: micro‑front‑ends, design systems, DDD, API‑first development.
• Additional experience of Tailwind CSS, React Hooks and Cypress and MSW.
• Additional expertise in areas such as optimisation, monitoring, integration or visual design.
• Strong communicator and collaborator, with an ownership mindset with a focus on quality.
• Ability to guide and support other engineers.

Rate: Competitive and negotiable.
IR35: Outside
Location: Hybrid working - Choice of several locations including Belfast
Duration: 6 months

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Jill Johnston, Head of IT Contracts, at MCS Group 02896 935 509

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