React Engineer

Overview

We are seeking a Contract React Engineer to join a leading UK travel-tech platform focused on enhancing its web engineering team. This role involves taking ownership of customer-facing features using technologies such as React, TypeScript, and Next.js while collaborating with product and design teams to drive significant product decisions. The position is contract-based for an initial duration of 6 months, primarily remote with occasional team days in person.

Responsibilities

  • Build and ship customer-facing features in React, TypeScript, and Next.js.
  • Work on a high-traffic, performance-critical booking experience across web and mobile web.
  • Contribute to a mature design system and ensure consistency as the product evolves.
  • Partner with product and design to shape and refine features.
  • Write well-tested code and participate in experimentation and A-B testing to support data-driven decisions.

Requirements

  • Strong experience with React and TypeScript on high-traffic products.
  • Comfortable working with Next.js and modern testing methodologies.
  • Understanding of performance and accessibility best practices.
  • Ability to take ownership of problems and contribute to product decisions.
  • Familiarity with GraphQL and design system contributions.
  • Experience in migrating legacy front-end systems to React/TypeScript.
  • Exposure to A-B testing frameworks.
SkillsReact, TypeScript, Next.js
LocationLondon Area
TypeHybrid
Rate
£400-£500/day
SourceLinkedIn
RecruiterWave Works
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