React Frontend Developer (React Javascript Typescript)

Our client is looking for a talented Front End Software Engineer with strong React.js experience to help design, develop and enhance a suite of modern web applications, customer-facing platforms and business-critical internal systems.

This is an opportunity to join a growing organisation where technology is central to business success. You'll play a key role in creating intuitive user experiences, implementing new functionality, and helping shape the future direction of front-end development.

This is a high-performing environment where growth, innovation and continuous improvement are part of everyday life.

The pace is faster than many organisations, with constant opportunities to enhance systems, processes and user experiences. You'll be given significant autonomy and responsibility while working alongside ambitious and talented colleagues.

You'll thrive here if you:

Enjoy working in a fast-moving environment

Are motivated by continuous improvement

Take ownership of your work and outcomes

Enjoy solving complex technical challenges

Value collaboration, learning and constructive feedback

Want to develop both technically and professionally

The culture encourages curiosity, accountability and open communication. Great ideas are valued regardless of job title, and success comes from delivering meaningful results.

The Role

As a Front End Software Engineer, you will:

Build and maintain high-quality, scalable web applications using React.js, JavaScript, TypeScript and modern web technologies

Develop intuitive and engaging user interfaces that deliver exceptional user experiences

Work with frameworks and libraries such as React, Next.js and similar modern technologies

Integrate applications with APIs, databases and cloud-based services

Collaborate with back-end developers to deliver seamless client-server functionality

Develop new features and enhancements across customer and internal platforms

Ensure software quality through automated, integration and unit testing

Participate in Agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning and retrospectives

Troubleshoot, debug and resolve application issues

Contribute to code reviews and technical discussions

Drive improvements across development tools, processes, architecture and documentation

Work closely with Business Analysts and stakeholders to transform

requirements into effective solutions

Essential Skills & Experience

Minimum 3 years' commercial experience with React.js

Strong knowledge of JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML and CSS

Experience working with modern frameworks such as:

React.js

Next.js

Blazor

Experience integrating and consuming third-party and internal APIs

Understanding of Azure cloud services

Experience working with SQL databases

Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and automated testing practices

Experience using API testing tools such as:

Postman

Swagger

Similar API validation platforms

Familiarity with Agile methodologies including Scrum and Kanban

Good understanding of UX/UI principles and best practices

Ability to translate complex business

requirements into intuitive user-focused solutions

Desirable Skills

Experience with any of the following would be advantageous:

Laravel

C#

Knockout.js

ServiceNow

Working within a fast-paced SME environment

Personal Attributes

Strong attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Collaborative team player

Curious and eager to learn

Proactive problem solver

Comfortable adapting to changing priorities

What's On Offer?

Private medical insurance

Enhanced pension scheme

Income protection

Life assurance

Time Off

Flexibility

Flexible core working hours

Hybrid working model

Modern collaborative office environment

Dog-friendly workplace

Career Development

Exposure to exciting and varied projects

Opportunities to influence technical decisions

Ongoing learning and development

Clear opportunities for professional growth

All our roles are UK based. When submitting your application to Colossus, please ensure the following

Your CV has your address and postcode.

You also have your correct phone number and email address so we can contact you asap regarding your application