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Senior React Engineer

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Summary

Designs and builds complex, data-rich front-end applications in React and TypeScript for government and secure-sector clients, owning front-end architecture, turning datasets into intuitive UIs/visualisations, and mentoring mid-level and junior engineers. Works with REST APIs, state management, testing and CI/CD from the Lincoln HQ.

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

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