Lead React Architect (TypeScript) – Hybrid 6-Month Contract

Northern Ireland Water Limited; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing SaaS client is seeking an experienced Contract React Engineer for a 6-month project based in Belfast. The role entails leading front-end architecture and development, ensuring high-quality UI delivery across complex web applications. Ideal candidates will possess expert skills in React 18+ and TypeScript, with a strong understanding of micro-front-ends and performance optimisation. This position offers hybrid working, outside IR35. Interested candidates should reach out to discuss this opportunity further.

Qualifications

• Expert level skills with React 18+ & TypeScript is essential.
• Strong architectural understanding including micro-front‑ends and design systems.
• Experience with additional tools like Tailwind CSS, React Hooks, and Cypress.

Responsibilities

• Lead React front-end architecture and development.
• Build new features and maintain reusable components.
• Implement high-quality, performant, type-safe code.

Skills

React 18+

TypeScript

Tailwind CSS

React Hooks

Cypress

MSW

Performance optimisation

API-first development

Job description

A growing SaaS client is seeking an experienced Contract React Engineer for a 6-month project based in Belfast. The role entails leading front-end architecture and development, ensuring high-quality UI delivery across complex web applications. Ideal candidates will possess expert skills in React 18+ and TypeScript, with a strong understanding of micro-front-ends and performance optimisation. This position offers hybrid working, outside IR35. Interested candidates should reach out to discuss this opportunity further.