Senior Frontend Engineer - React Specialist

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented and experienced Senior Frontend Engineer with a specialization in React to join their vibrant product development team in Edinburgh . You will be instrumental in building and enhancing user interfaces for our flagship applications, focusing on creating intuitive, performant, and visually appealing experiences. This role involves close collaboration with UI/UX designers and backend engineers to deliver high-quality, user-centric features. Join a dynamic team that values creativity, clean code, and a user-first approach to development.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement high-quality, reusable UI components and features using React and modern JavaScript frameworks.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to translate wireframes and mockups into functional, responsive web interfaces.
• Optimize application performance for speed, scalability, and cross-browser compatibility.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code, participating actively in code reviews.
• Work closely with backend engineers to integrate frontend components with server-side logic and APIs.
• Mentor junior frontend developers and contribute to frontend architecture decisions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in frontend development.
• In-depth knowledge and practical experience with React.js and its ecosystem (Redux, Context API).
• Strong understanding of HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), and related web technologies.
• Experience with RESTful APIs, build tools (Webpack, Babel), and version control (Git).
• Familiarity with performance optimization techniques and accessibility standards.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package with regular reviews.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Generous annual leave entitlement and company holidays.
• Pension scheme with employer contributions.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.
• Hybrid working model enabling a balance between office and remote work in Edinburgh .