Description:
Senior Front End Developers (React, TypeScript)
Guildford, Surrey (Office-Based)
£70000 - £100000 + 25% Bonus, 10% Pension, Private Medical.
Must haves:
- Must work 5 days per week in the office in Guildford.
- Must have worked in a Senior Developer role already.
Your new company
This leading engineering software provider is expanding its Front End capability with 2 new Senior React hires as part of a major modernisation of its global product suite. You will be working in their state-of-the-art offices in the heart of Guildford 5 days per week, close to the University and with excellent transport links to London and the surrounding areas in Surrey.
You'll join a business with decades of experience taking them to a market leading position. Building on an impressive 2025 they pushed over 100 headcount and have the investment and product positioning to double this in the next 1-2 years.
Your new role
You will join a newly created internal Front End Engineering function within a very well-established R&D Engineering team of over 50 Engineers. You will be modernising a long established suite of desktop products into high performance, web native applications. This is a senior, hands-on position where you will lead the delivery of modern user interfaces, scalable component frameworks and robust front end architectures.
You will work closely with product managers, UX specialists and back end engineers to translate complex scientific and engineering workflows into intuitive, high quality user experiences. You will help establish engineering standards, contribute to architectural decisions and mentor junior developers as the team scales.
It's an R&D environment where problem solving, constant communication and taking ownership is encouraged as part of your daily responsibilities. If you're looking for a role helping to solve real-world problems this would be a great fit.
What you'll need to succeed
We are looking for Senior level experience as a Front End Engineer with deep hands-on expertise in modern web development, including mentoring others and establishing front end standards.
6+ years working with modern JavaScript frameworks, namely React and supporting by TypeScript.
Must have strong front-end architecture experience building scalable UI systems, extending to component-based design and web application performance.
The main desirable is Electron experience, alongside contributions to platform level UI and previous work within scientific or engineering organisations.
What you'll get in return
You'll work for a technology focused company building innovative products. There's an excellent rewards scheme in place including an annual bonus up to 25%, 10% pension match, private healthcare, 28 days holiday and long term sick cover. There is parking on site or a shuttle bus for train commuters to Guildford and a modern office space with excellent amenities and the company offer relocation assistance for those moving to the area.
What you need to do now
To find out more and to be considered for this position please apply directly, or contact Max Wilcock, Senior Business Director on .
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