React JS Architect / React JS Developer

Avance Consulting; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative consulting firm is seeking a highly skilled React.js Architect to lead the development of scalable, secure web applications. This role requires deep expertise in AWS cloud services and modern front-end technologies, including Tailwind CSS and TypeScript. You'll be at the forefront of designing robust architectures and implementing CI/CD pipelines while applying DevSecOps principles. Join a dynamic team that values collaboration and creativity, and contribute to cutting-edge projects that drive efficiency and performance in cloud-native applications. If you're passionate about technology and looking for a challenging opportunity, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Advanced experience in React.js and AWS cloud architecture.
• Proficient in CI/CD practices and DevSecOps principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and architecture of scalable web applications using React.js.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure full-stack delivery and performance.

Skills

React.js

AWS cloud services

Tailwind CSS

DevSecOps

TypeScript

GlueStack

Storybook

CI/CD pipelines

Microservices

Unit testing

Tools

AWS CDK

AWS CodePipeline

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

Job description

We are looking for a highly skilled React.js Architect with deep experience in AWS cloud services to lead the architecture, design, and delivery of modern, scalable, and secure web applications.

The role demands hands-on expertise in front-end technologies, cloud-native design, and DevSecOps practices using modern tools like Tailwind CSS, GlueStack, Storybook, AWS Aurora, and CDK.

Key responsibilities:

Design and architect scalable front-end solutions using React.js, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS.

Lead the implementation of component-driven development with Storybook for reusable UI components.

Define architecture and development patterns following best practices for maintainability, performance, and scalability.

Leverage GlueStack for serverless full-stack development and optimize workflows.

Integrate and optimize AWS services including Lambda, API Gateway, Aurora, CloudFront, S3, Cognito, SNS, etc.

Architect secure, highly available, and cost-effective solutions on AWS using AWS CDK (Cloud Development Kit).

Design and enforce robust CI/CD pipelines using AWS CodePipeline, CodeBuild, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins.

Apply DevSecOps principles including security by design, automated security scans, OWASP best practices, and compliance.

Collaborate with product, UI/UX, backend, and DevOps teams to drive full-stack delivery.

Perform code reviews, architecture reviews, and mentor developers in clean code, performance, and security practices.

Ensure seamless integration with AWS Aurora for highly performant relational databases.

Key skills/knowledge/experience:

Required Skills & Experience:

Advanced experience with Tailwind CSS for styling and responsive UI design.

Solid knowledge of Storybook for component-driven development.

Familiarity with GlueStack ecosystem or similar serverless full- stack platforms.

Expertise in AWS cloud architecture using services like Aurora, Lambda, API Gateway, Cognito, CloudFront, and S3.

Strong understanding of security principles, including IAM, encryption, access control, and OWASP guidelines.

Experience in building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, with hands-on use of AWS CodePipeline, GitHub Actions, or similar tools.

Experience with AWS CDK for IaC (Infrastructure as Code).

Strong understanding of microservices and API-first development.

Proficient in unit testing and end-to-end testing using Jest, React Testing Library, Playwright, or Cypress.

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