Staff Frontend Engineer & Tech Leader (React/TS)

Codat; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic technology company in the UK is seeking a highly experienced Frontend Engineer to lead technical initiatives and shape product vision. The role requires deep expertise in React and TypeScript, alongside responsibilities for mentoring team members and driving technical strategy. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of full-stack systems and best practices in UI/UX. This position offers opportunities for growth in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in mentoring engineers of all levels and leading technical initiatives.
• Extensive experience as a frontend subject matter expert with deep proficiency in React and TypeScript.
• Proven track record of building and optimising performant, accessible web applications.
• Strong understanding of data flow in full-stack systems.

Responsibilities

• Act as a technical mentor and lead team discussions on frontend architecture.
• Own projects and initiatives, balancing strategic vision with execution.
• Contribute to improving frontend technology stack and engineering practices.
• Champion product ownership with focus on user experience.

Skills

Mentoring engineers

React

TypeScript

Frontend architecture practices

UI/UX best practices

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Computer Science or similar

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Testing frameworks

Job description

A dynamic technology company in the UK is seeking a highly experienced Frontend Engineer to lead technical initiatives and shape product vision. The role requires deep expertise in React and TypeScript, alongside responsibilities for mentoring team members and driving technical strategy. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of full-stack systems and best practices in UI/UX. This position offers opportunities for growth in a collaborative environment.