We are seeking an exceptional Principal Engineer to serve as a technical advisor and problem-solver for our diverse client base. This role requires technical versatility to support both early-stage startups needing hands-on implementation and larger enterprises requiring strategic direction. You'll diagnose technical challenges, unblock teams, and collaborate with client leadership to align technology approaches with business objectives. We value pragmatic architecture that prioritises simplicity, maintainability, and business outcomes over unnecessary complexity—advocating for well-designed monoliths when appropriate and avoiding vendor lock-in.

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Serve as a technical advisor to clients, diagnosing and resolving complex frontend challenges impacting team productivity or project success
Adapt your approach based on client size and maturity - providing hands-on frontend development for smaller clients while focusing on architecture and governance for larger enterprises
Work directly with client executives to translate business requirements into pragmatic frontend technical strategies
Establish technical standards, best practices, and architectural principles for React applications that promote scalability and maintainability
Evaluate existing applications and codebases, identifying technical debt and developing remediation strategies
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to distributed frontend engineering teams
Design and implement improvements to frontend development workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and developer experience
Lead technical discovery sessions and architectural reviews with client teams
Develop frontend performance optimisation strategies and component design systems
Advocate for and implement security best practices across frontend ecosystems
Facilitate communication between technical teams and business stakeholders
Collaborate with existing technical leadership while respecting their decision-making authority
Ensure knowledge transfer to client teams for long-term sustainability
Interview and qualify React developer candidates for internal and external teams

Technical Skills

Demonstrated proficiency with React and its ecosystem (Redux, React Router, Next.js, etc.)
Experience with modern JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS3/SASS/LESS
Strong understanding of frontend build tools, module bundlers, and testing frameworks (Webpack, Vite, Jest, Cypress, etc.)
Expertise in frontend performance optimisation, accessibility standards, and responsive design
Experience with backend integration, RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and state management patterns
Proficiency with version control systems (Git) and collaborative development workflows
Knowledge of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and containerisation for frontend applications
Experience with both monolithic and micro-frontend architectural patterns, with the wisdom to know when each is appropriate
Understanding of cross-browser compatibility, progressive enhancement, and graceful degradation
Ability to evaluate technology choices based on total cost of ownership, not just initial implementation

Required Skills

8+ years of frontend development experience, with at least 4+ years of React experience and 3+ years in a senior technical leadership role
Proven experience working directly with business stakeholders to develop frontend technical strategy
Deep expertise in frontend architecture, component design systems, and technical standards development
Experience leading distributed teams and working in cross-cultural environments
Strong understanding of cloud platforms, infrastructure architecture, and scalable frontend systems
Problem-solving mindset with a track record of unblocking teams and resolving technical impediments
Excellent communication skills, with ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
Experience with stakeholder management and communication
Experience assessing and rescuing over-engineered/troubled frontend systems/projects
Experience in an agency or consulting environment managing multiple client projects simultaneously

Preferred Skills

Track record of successfully simplifying complex frontend systems and reducing technical complexity
Experience working across multiple industries and frontend technology stacks
Demonstrated ability to balance future flexibility with current simplicity
Background in building sustainable frontend architecture that doesn't require constant maintenance
Experience in mentoring and upskilling offshore/distributed engineering teams in India or the Philippines
Understanding of cross-cultural communication dynamics in technical environments
Experience with design systems and component libraries that scale across multiple applications
Background in UX/UI design principles and collaboration with design teams
Experience with multi-tenant applications and white-labelling solutions

Flexibility in work hours and location, with a focus on managing energy rather than time.
Access to online learning platforms and a budget for professional development
A collaborative, no-silos environment, encouraging learning and growth across teams
A dynamic social culture with team lunches, social events, and opportunities for creative input
Private Health insurance.

If you possess the required skills and are eager to contribute to our team's success, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Apply now!

Principal Engineer (React)