Contract JavaScript / React Developer
Posted 4 days ago by Fruition Group
Negotiable
Outside
Hybrid
Leeds, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of a JavaScript / React Developer involves leading the development of a high-impact UI/UX-led platform for a major client within a tech consultancy. The position requires collaboration with designers and engineers to create responsive front-end features while ensuring accessibility and scalability. The contract is initially for six months and offers hybrid working arrangements with occasional visits to Manchester or Leeds. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in modern front-end development and a keen eye for design.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead on the development of high-quality, responsive front-end features
- Translate product and UX designs into performant, maintainable code
- Collaborate closely with UI/UX designers and full-stack engineers
- Ensure accessibility, scalability, and cross-browser compatibility
- Contribute to component libraries and reusable design systems
Key Skills:
- Proven expertise in modern front-end development using React.js, TypeScript, and Next.js
- Experience using Chakra UI and react-hook-form in production environments
- Familiarity with GitHub Actions for CI/CD workflows
- Exposure to AWS Cloud services
- Strong eye for design, layout, and usability - ideally with design or creative background
- Comfortable working in small agile teams under tight deadlines
- Strong portfolio of front-end builds with a focus on UX/UI excellence
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Leeds
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Job Title: JavaScript / React Developer (Contract)
Location: Hybrid/Remote (occasional visits to Manchester or Leeds)
IR35: Outside IR35
Length: 6 months (initial)
A tech leading consultancy is seeking an experienced JavaScript / React Developer to help deliver a high-impact UI/UX-led platform, targeted for deployment with a major client. This is a fast-paced contract within a small, focused product squad, with immediate delivery expectations and a strong emphasis on design-led development.
JavaScript / React Developer Responsibilities:
- Lead on the development of high-quality, responsive front-end features
- Translate product and UX designs into performant, maintainable code
- Collaborate closely with UI/UX designers and full-stack engineers
- Ensure accessibility, scalability, and cross-browser compatibility
- Contribute to component libraries and reusable design systems
JavaScript / React Developer Requirements:
- Proven expertise in modern front-end development using React.js , TypeScript , and Next.js
- Experience using Chakra UI and react-hook-form in production environments
- Familiarity with GitHub Actions for CI/CD workflows
- Exposure to AWS Cloud services
- Strong eye for design, layout, and usability - ideally with design or creative background
- Comfortable working in small agile teams under tight deadlines
- Strong portfolio of front-end builds with a focus on UX/UI excellence
Initial interviews will be scheduled Friday 6th June. This is a full-time contract with remote working available. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.