Senior Web Developer

Senior Web Developer | Full Stack (React Focused) | Leeds City Centre | Hybrid Working | 4 days/week on site | £40,000 - £55,000

I'm working with a well-established, data-driven software company operating on a global scale that is looking to appoint a Senior Web Developer to join its Leeds-based engineering team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join the business during a significant phase of technical transformation. The team is in the process of migrating its front-end applications to a more modern, high-performance, and user-friendly web architecture, and is looking for an experienced developer to help shape this journey.

The Role
As a Senior Web Developer, you will be a key technical contributor within the team, influencing best practices and architectural decisions. The role has a strong focus on React and modern front-end development, while also offering the opportunity to work across the stack, contributing to Java-based APIs and backend services that support real-time, data-heavy applications.

You will work closely with other engineers and stakeholders to deliver clean, intuitive user interfaces and ensure the platform remains secure, scalable, and performant as it continues to grow.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and build modern full-stack web applications using React and TypeScript

• Develop and integrate Java REST APIs

• Contribute to architectural discussions and technical standards

• Build intuitive, user-friendly interfaces with a strong emphasis on UX

• Ensure application security, scalability, and performance

Skills and Experience

• Senior-level commercial experience (7+ years) with React and TypeScript

• Experience developing Java backends and RESTful APIs

• Comfortable working on large, evolving codebases

• Strong collaboration and communication skills

Desirable Experience

• Modern front-end tooling and state management (e.g. Redux, TanStack Query)

• UX-focused front-end development experience

• Exposure to Spring, SQL, and Hibernate

Why Apply

• Join a globally operating, privately owned software company

• Work on a high-impact platform used by international clients

• Friendly, collaborative engineering culture

• Central Leeds location with excellent transport links

• Flexible working and a comprehensive benefits package, including 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, private health and life insurance, enhanced family leave, company sick pay, and ongoing training and development support

Senior Web Developer | Full Stack (React Focused) | Leeds City Centre | Hybrid Working | 4 days/week on site | £40,000 - £55,000

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