Software Engineer

LA International; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT consultancy in the UK is seeking a contractor for a Software Engineering role focusing on updating applications using TypeScript and React. The contractor will work closely with the Product Owner to gather requirements, document processes, and ensure all updates meet development and security standards. Experience with Agile methodologies is essential. This role requires strong skills in TypeScript, React, and version control, with a commitment to documentation and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in TypeScript and React development.
• Ability to document requirements and application features.
• Experience in Agile frameworks and processes.

Responsibilities

• Update and re-write applications to align with TypeScript/React standards.
• Collaborate with Product Owner to understand requirements.
• Document requirements in JIRA as Features and User Stories.

Skills

TypeScript

React

Agile methodologies

Documentation

Version control

Tools

JIRA

Job description

Software engineering specialist

Duration: 7 Months | Location: Ipswich | Inside IR35.

Application Re-Write Using TypeScript & React

Overview

This work involves updating and re‑writing existing in‑house applications to align with our current TypeScript and React standards. The contractor will work closely with the Product Owner to understand requirements, plan the work, and deliver updated applications that are more secure, efficient, and maintainable. All work will follow our existing Agile processes.

Scope

• Reviewing and understanding the current applications, including technical architecture and any known issues.
• Working with the Product Owner and stakeholders to gather functional and technical requirements for the re‑write.
• Documenting these requirements in JIRA as Features and User Stories with clear acceptance criteria.
• Re‑writing the applications using our standard TypeScript/React boilerplate and development guidelines.
• Following internal version‑control practices and using the development environment provided.
• Participating in Agile ceremonies (stand‑ups, planning, reviews, retrospectives).
• Providing regular demos to the Product Owner and stakeholders to show progress.
• Updating all relevant documentation as part of the re‑write.

Deliverables

• JIRA backlog with Features and Stories.
• Updated application code meeting our development and security standards.
• Appropriate automated tests (unit/integration).
• Updated technical documentation.
• Sprint demos and status updates.
• Final handover of completed work.

Assumptions

• The contractor will have access to required systems and documentation.
• Stakeholders and the Product Owner will be available for requirement discussions and sprint reviews.

Acceptance Criteria

Work will be considered complete when all agreed Features/Stories are delivered, accepted by the Product Owner, meet our coding and security standards, and include up‑to‑date documentation.

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LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non‑clearance vacancies. LA International welcomes applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queen’s Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.