Front End React Developer - Manchester

Job Title: Front End React Developer - FS Industry
Location: Manchester - 4 days per week onsite
Salary/Rate: £550/600 per day inside IR35
Start Date: 10/08/2026
Job Type: Contract - 6 months with possibility of extension

Company Introduction
We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading financial services clients! They are currently looking for a skilled React Developer to join their team for a six-month contract.

Job Responsibilities/Objectives

• This role will be for a frontend software engineer who is experienced in their field.
• The individual will be working within a single team assisting with the creation of new frontend products for their customers.
• It is expected for the individual to be able to upskill individuals with the knowledge required around creating leading frontend applications.

Required Skills/Experience
The ideal candidate will have the following:

• Proficiency in JavaScript, React Framework, HTML & CSS
• DevOps practices (CI/CD, version control)
• Component-Based architecture
• Leadership experience
• Agile (TDD and Pair Programming)

Skills Preferred:

• Networking (Subnets, Firewall, Load balancing, VPN configurations)
• Security and identity management
• Monitoring and logging
• Problem-Solving and debugging
• Financial services or high regulated environment experience

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format.

Disclaimer
Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies.
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