Senior Full Stack Developer (Team Lead)

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

Lead Software Engineer - (React)

Guildford | Hybrid | Permanent

We're looking for an experienced React Team Lead to join a growing engineering function and take ownership of front-end delivery for modern, React-based portal applications. This is a genuine player-coach role: you'll be writing code, shaping technical direction, and leading a small team of engineers in an Agile environment.

Responsibilities

• Staying hands‑on, building and delivering React applications, features, and solutions
• Leading a front-end / full‑stack team working on React‑based platforms
• Running sprint planning, stand‑ups, and code reviews
• Mentoring junior developers and setting clear technical expectations
• Collaborating closely with Product Owners and QA to turn requirements into reliable, user‑friendly features
• Driving good Agile practice, including Jira, CI/CD pipelines, and test automation
• Contributing to architecture decisions and longer‑term technical direction
• Supporting partner and third‑party developers where required

Essential Skills

• Strong commercial experience building web applications with React
• Exposure to Angular is a bonus
• Confident using Git‑based source control (GitHub / GitLab), Jira, and Confluence
• Solid experience with code reviews and maintaining high engineering standards
• Comfortable working in cloud‑first environments (AWS ideal)
• Proven experience working with APIs and data‑driven UIs
• A natural mentor who enjoys leading and developing others
• Strong communicator with a proactive, team‑first mindset
• Passionate about clean code, great UX, and delivering quality

If you're a React engineer who wants more ownership, more influence, and a clear leadership path, without losing touch with the code - this role hits the sweet spot.