Lead Developer, Front End Developer, React.js

Lead Frontend Developer

Location
:
Remote |
Salary
: £75,000‑£80,000

We’re supporting a long‑standing client of ours, a mission‑driven Fin Tech that is continuing its digital evolution, and we’re looking for a Lead Frontend Developer who wants to make a real impact. This is your chance to take full ownership of a customer‑facing web experience used by thousands of users building better financial futures. You’ll set the direction for the frontend stack, mentor a team of talented engineers, elevate the design system, and craft fast, accessible, and beautiful user journeys that make finance feel simple.

• Own the entire frontend stack across all customer journeys
• Lead and mentor developers, raising the bar on engineering quality
• Evolve a modern, scalable component library and design system
• Turn ideas into polished, production‑ready UI with the design team
• Champion performance, accessibility, responsive design, and frontend architecture
• Partner with backend and product teams to ship seamless, integrated features
• Drive continuous improvements that make the platform faster, cleaner, and more delightful to use

• Has deep experience with modern frontend frameworks (React, Vue, Angular, etc.)
• Has built scalable, reliable, production‑grade interfaces
• Enjoys leading, mentoring, and supporting a growing team
• Works comfortably with design systems, component libraries, and API integrations
• Cares deeply about performance, accessibility, and creating standout user experiences
• Thrives in collaborative, product‑focused engineering environments

This is a genuinely exciting chance to lead the future of a modern Fin Tech frontend with the space to influence, innovate, and see your work make a real difference.