Jobs, fresher vacancy - Principal React Developer • Northern Ireland

Company: Ocho

Northern Ireland

Principal React EngineerLocation: Northern Ireland Remote First with optional office accessEmployment type: PermanentSalary: £85,000 to £100,000Remote: YesOverviewThis is a senior technical leadership role for an experienced React engineer who can set frontend direction, deliver high performance user interfaces, and mentor engineering teams. You will own frontend architecture, build scalable component libraries, and shape modern UI engineering practices within a growing, product led organisation.The role is remote first, offering flexibility while maintaining strong collaboration across product, UX, and engineering teams.The OpportunityYou will lead the evolution of a large scale React codebase used across multiple product lines. Working closely with product, UX, and backend engineers, you will deliver intuitive and reliable interfaces that support complex business workflows.This role suits someone who remains hands on, enjoys technical leadership, and is comfortable making architectural decisions that influence long term product and platform strategy.What You Will Be DoingLead frontend architecture and define engineering best practicesDrive React and TypeScript development across multiple teamsDesign, build, and maintain reusable component libraries and design system integrationsPartner with product and UX teams to translate requirements into scalable UI solutionsMentor and coach engineers, providing technical guidance and leadership through code reviewsImprove frontend performance, accessibility, and long term maintainabilityCollaborate closely with backend teams to ensure clean and effective API integrationAdvance modern tooling, testing frameworks, and CI/CD practicesContribute to longer term technical strategy and roadmap planningWhat You Will BringExtensive commercial experience with React and modern JavaScript or TypeScriptProven experience leading frontend architecture at scaleStrong understanding of state management, component driven development, and UI optimisationExperience working with design systems, Storybook, or similar toolingKnowledge of modern testing frameworks such as Jest, React Testing Library, or CypressDemonstrated ability to mentor and develop engineersComfort working in cross functional, distributed teamsA strong instinct for simplifying complex workflows into clean, intuitive user experiencesClear communication and stakeholder engagement skillsNice to HaveExperience with backend or full stack developmentFamiliarity with cloud environments, ideally AWSBackground building applications for data heavy or operational platformsExperience working in a product centric organisationHow to ApplyIf you are a Principal level React specialist interested in owning frontend engineering direction within a high impact, remote first environment, connect directly with Ryan Quinn on LinkedIn for a confidential conversation.Skills:React AWS Azure Cloud Native SaaSBenefits:Work From Home Bonus