Contract Lead Full Stack Developer (React) - OUTSIDE ir35
Posted 2 weeks ago by Urban Connect
£58 Per hour
Outside
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Lead Full Stack Developer (React) involves joining a digital consultancy to deliver a digital transformation project for a Travel client. This position is a six-month hybrid contract, requiring a strong focus on front-end development with React and experience in Google Tag Manager. The developer will work closely with a client-facing engineering team and Data Science to support marketing activities and ensure compliance with data privacy regulations. The role emphasizes strong communication and stakeholder management skills in a client-facing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver a digital transformation project focused on marketing activities for a Travel client.
- Implement and maintain Google Tag Manager integrations for accurate data collection.
- Collaborate with compliance teams to manage consent-related requirements.
- Support paid marketing activities and work closely with Data Science to build ETL processes.
- Mentor junior developers without line management responsibilities.
Key Skills:
- Strong front-end development experience with React.
- Proven track record in implementing and managing Google Tag Manager.
- Hands-on experience with Consent Management Platforms (CMPs).
- Solid understanding of data privacy and tracking regulations (GDPR, CCPA).
- Familiarity with infrastructure tools such as Terraform and Kubernetes.
- Experience with ETL processes and modern development practices (Agile, TDD).
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Salary (Rate): £58.00/hr
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Rapidly-growing digital consultancy urgently seek a Lead Full Stack Developer (React) on an OUTSIDE IR35 six months hybrid contract. You will join a talented client-facing engineering team tasked with delivering a digital transformation project focused on marketing activities to a Travel client. Contract details: Location: Central London. Working Pattern: Hybrid - 2 days per week on client-site in Central London. Determination: OUTSIDE IR35. Duration: 6 months. Day Rate: Max £475 outside IR35. Start Date: By no later than Monday 20th October 2025.
Technical Skills required: Strong front-end development experience with a focus on React. Proven track record implementing and managing Google Tag Manager. Hands-on experience working with Consent Management Platforms (CMPs) and handling user consent in regulated environments. Solid understanding of data privacy and tracking regulations (GDPR, CCPA, etc). Some exposure to infrastructure tools such as Terraform and Kubernetes is beneficial, but deep distributed systems expertise is not required. Familiarity with Terraform, Kubernetes, and containerized deployment workflows. ETL Skills. Modern development practices such as Agile and Test Driven Development (TDD). Mentoring skills of more junior developers. No line management responsibilities.
Project Scope: You will be integrated into the client team focussed on supporting their paid marketing activities, primarily. You will work closely with Data Science to build ETL’s (extract, transform, load) to support decision making. You will have a strong background in distributed systems, infrastructure automation, and front-end development, with strong experience in Google Tag Manager (GTM) and modern front-end frameworks. Your role will focus on implementing and maintaining GTM integrations, ensuring accurate data collection, and managing consent-related requirements in collaboration with compliance teams. It is also essential you posses strong communication and stakeholder management skills gathered from your previous experience in a client-facing role within IT professional services.