Senior React Architect — Greenfield Platform, Hybrid UK

Pearson Carter Limited; Stockport; Hybrid; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson Carter is partnering with a growing organisation investing in the development of a new, modern digital platform. They are looking for an experienced Senior React Developer to play a key role in architecting and building the platform from the ground up.

You will focus on React, TypeScript and modern JavaScript technologies, developing scalable, secure and high-performance applications. Working closely with the IT Director, Lead Developer and wider technical team, you will influence

Qualifications

• 5 years' software development experience.
• Strong React, TypeScript and JavaScript skills.
• Experience building scalable front-end applications.
• Backend knowledge of Node.js, Bun.js or similar. Experience with REST APIs and microservices.
• Understanding of responsive design and performance.
• PostgreSQL or similar database experience.
• Familiarity with AWS, GCP and Infrastructure as Code.
• Experience with GitHub Actions, CI/CD and automated testing.
• Strong knowledge of application security and authentication.
• Regulated industry experience (healthcare or fintech) advantageous.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to take ownership and work independently.
• Greenfield project experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Build core platform features using React and TypeScript.
• Develop responsive, reusable and scalable interfaces.
• Integrate REST APIs and third-party services.
• Contribute to architecture and technical decisions.
• Maintain coding standards and best practices.
• Implement automated testing and CI/CD pipelines.
• Ensure application security and data protection.
• Collaborate with developers and product teams.
• Own features from design through to deployment.
• Introduce AI tools to improve development workflows.

Skills

React

TypeScript

JavaScript

REST APIs

Microservices

Node.js

AWS/GCP

CI/CD

Security

Communication

Tools

GitHub Actions

Job description

Pearson Carter is partnering with a growing organisation investing in the development of a new, modern digital platform. They are looking for an experienced Senior React Developer to play a key role in architecting and building the platform from the ground up.

You will focus on React, TypeScript and modern JavaScript technologies, developing scalable, secure and high-performance applications. Working closely with the IT Director, Lead Developer and wider technical team, you will influence