React Front End Developer

Location: Bickenhill

React Frontend Developer (React Java script 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, Type Script 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, Type Script, 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
Service Now
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