React/Next.js Engineering Lead
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- 12/07/25
- London, London Arena
- £0 per year
- Contract
- Software Engineering
- Full time
Job role
Software Engineering Team Lead - React / Next.js
- Rate: £540/day (Inside IR35)
- Duration: 3-month rolling contract (until March 2026)
- Location: Remote, with occasional travel to Cardiff
We're looking for an experienced Software Engineering Team Lead to lead the delivery of a new, customer-facing portal, aligned to GOV.UK Service Standards. The portal will integrate with an internal case management system and be delivered as a bilingual digital service.
This is a hands-on leadership role combining technical delivery, team mentorship, and close collaboration with architects, developers, and stakeholders.
Key Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Team Lead or Tech Lead in public sector or large-scale enterprise environments
- Strong front-end expertise with React and TypeScript
- Experience with Next.js (preferred) and/or .NET Core
- Solid understanding of component-based architecture, front-end performance, and client-server integration
- Test-driven development approach with experience in:
- Unit testing (Jest, xUnit)
- Integration and E2E testing (Cypress)
- Proficient with Git and modern version control workflows
Overview:
- Lead technical direction and ensure code quality
- Drive accessibility and performance best practices
- Help shape a collaborative and high-performing engineering culture
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