Senior React Engineer

THE ROLE

A well-established software and data specialist in Lincoln is growing its engineering team. It is hiring Senior React Engineers to build complex, data-rich applications for government and secure-sector clients. You’ll help shape front-end architecture on mission-critical projects where your work has real-world impact.

ABOUT THE CLIENT

Our client builds bespoke data solutions, analytics platforms and next-generation software for a range of clients across the public and secure sectors. It has a strong reinvestment culture, so you’ll get serious investment in your development. Its modern Lincoln HQ hosts a collaborative, supportive team that values integrity, learning and doing work that matters.

THE BENEFITS

• Electric/hybrid car scheme with on-site EV charging
• Personal development plan with funded training and clear career paths
• Competitive benefits package
• Modern HQ with refreshments, showers and quiet spaces
• Hybrid flexibility where projects allow
• Regular social events and travel opportunities

THE SENIOR REACT ENGINEER ROLE

• Design and build high-quality, scalable front-end applications in React and TypeScript
• Turn complex datasets into clear, intuitive user interfaces and visualisations
• Work closely with back-end engineers, solutions architects and stakeholders to deliver end-to-end solutions
• Own front-end architecture decisions and set coding standards
• Mentor mid-level and junior engineers through code reviews and pairing
• Contribute to testing, performance tuning and continuous improvement across the stack

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Solid knowledge of state management (e.g. Redux, Zustand, React Query)
• Experience consuming and integrating RESTful APIs
• Front-end testing experience (Jest, React Testing Library or similar)
• Good grasp of Git, CI/CD and agile delivery
• Ability to commute to Lincoln 3–5 days per week
• UK resident for at least 5 years and eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance