Skills

Leadership Jira GitHub GitLab CI/CD Test Test Automation Architecture git angular react AWS Confluence Agile CI/CD Pipelines

Job Specifications

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.

About the Company

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