React Developer (Next.js/React Native) - Contract - London

Summary: We're seeking a React Developer for a high-impact proof-of-concept project in the mobility/automotive services sector. This role involves building scalable web applications and contributing to mobile feature development, requiring adaptability and strong communication skills in an agile environment. The engagement is expected to last 6-9 months and is based in London. The position is classified as inside IR35.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and deliver high-quality, scalable web applications using React and Next.js
• Contribute to mobile feature development using React Native
• Collaborate closely with designers, product managers, and other engineers to rapidly iterate and prototype solutions
• Participate in sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives within a tight-knit, agile team
• Ensure technical feasibility of UI/UX designs and maintain performance across platforms
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code

Key Skills:

• Strong commercial experience with React.js and Next.js in a production environment
• Good understanding of SSR (Server Side Rendering) and static site generation
• Experience building responsive, accessible, and performant Front End applications
• Proficiency in React Native (secondary focus), with the ability to support mobile development where needed
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and modern JavaScript tooling (Webpack, Babel, ESLint, etc.)
• Excellent problem-solving skills and an agile, start-up mindset
• Strong communication and team collaboration skills

Salary (Rate): £620 per day

City: London

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: on-site

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

We're hiring a React Developer to join a high-impact, fast-paced proof-of-concept (POC) project for a major client in the mobility/automotive services space. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a greenfield initiative aiming to unlock a new opportunity area, with the potential to scale rapidly upon successful validation.

The engagement will run for 6-9 months and requires engineers who thrive in agile, dynamic environments where speed, adaptability, and clear communication are essential.

INSIDE IR35
4 DAYS IN THE OFFICE IN LONDON

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and deliver high-quality, scalable web applications using React and Next.js
  
• Contribute to mobile feature development using React Native
  
• Collaborate closely with designers, product managers, and other engineers to rapidly iterate and prototype solutions
• Participate in sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives within a tight-knit, agile team
• Ensure technical feasibility of UI/UX designs and maintain performance across platforms
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code

Required Skills & Experience:

• Strong commercial experience with React.js and Next.js in a production environment
• Good understanding of SSR (Server Side Rendering) and static site generation
• Experience building responsive, accessible, and performant Front End applications
• Proficiency in React Native (secondary focus), with the ability to support mobile development where needed
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and modern JavaScript tooling (Webpack, Babel, ESLint, etc.)
• Excellent problem-solving skills and an agile, start-up mindset
• Strong communication and team collaboration skills