Lead Front-End Architect (React/TypeScript) – Contract, Hybrid UK

Hedgehoglab; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading product consultancy in the UK is seeking a Lead Front End Software Engineer on a contract basis. This key role involves acting as the technical lead for a focused product team, making architectural decisions, and guiding engineers to deliver high-quality software. The ideal candidate should have significant experience with React and TypeScript, and a passion for mentorship. Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid working while contributing to an impactful product initiative.

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a senior or lead engineer.
• Strong background with React and TypeScript.

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical lead for a product team.
• Make pragmatic architectural decisions.
• Provide mentorship and support to other engineers.

Skills

React

TypeScript

Architectural decisions

Mentorship

Tools

Next.js

Python

PHP

AWS

Job description

A leading product consultancy in the UK is seeking a Lead Front End Software Engineer on a contract basis. This key role involves acting as the technical lead for a focused product team, making architectural decisions, and guiding engineers to deliver high-quality software. The ideal candidate should have significant experience with React and TypeScript, and a passion for mentorship. Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid working while contributing to an impactful product initiative.