React Engineer (6 month fixed-term contract)

About RVS

Our client, Royal Voluntary Service (RVS), is a leading UK charity managing one of the largest networks of volunteers across the country to deliver essential healthcare, homelessness, and food security services. RVS is embarking on an exciting digital transformation and hiring their first-ever tech team out of South Africa in their 80-year history.

We are seeking a mid-senior level React Engineer to join RVS’s technology team. You’ll play a critical role in developing stable, scalable platforms that empower volunteers to continue their life-changing work. You will help enforce best practices in coding, automation, and infrastructure management, thus driving faster, more reliable software releases. This role reports to the IT Service Delivery Manager.

Consider applying if you want to make an impact whilst earning a competitive salary.

What You Will Be Doing

• Front-End Development: Build and maintain responsive, user-centric applications using React and TypeScript. Optimize for performance and scalability, ensuring seamless user experiences across devices.
• Build & Deployment: Use Maven for builds and dependency management, containerize applications with Docker, and integrate into CI/CD pipelines for efficient, reliable releases.
• Collaboration & Integration: Work with UI/UX designers and back-end teams to implement APIs and deliver cohesive, high-quality features. Participate in code reviews to maintain coding standards.
• Testing & Troubleshooting: Implement unit and integration tests (e.g., Jest, Cypress) to ensure quality. Quickly diagnose and resolve browser or performance issues.

Our Ideal Candidate Has :

• Front-End Expertise: 5+ years engineering experience, with strong proficiency in React, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, and modern CSS frameworks (e.g., TailwindCSS, Material-UI). Familiarity with state management (Redux, Zustand, or Context API).
• Integration & Security: Skilled in RESTful APIs, GraphQL, OAuth, and JWT. Able to seamlessly connect front-end components with back-end services.
• Build & Deployment: Experience with Maven, npm/yarn, and containerization using Docker. Comfortable working with Azure/Cloud environments and ADO for CI/CD.
• Testing & Tooling: Proficient in testing frameworks (Jest, Cypress, Mocha) and version control (Git). Experience with PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and related database technologies.
• Collaboration & Adaptability: Strong communicator who works well with cross-functional teams, embraces feedback, and is eager to learn and improve continuously.

• Competitive basic salary

• Opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause and see the direct impact of your work.
• Flexible hybrid working options for a better work-life balance.
• Room for professional growth and skill development through ongoing training and support.
• Collaborative and inclusive team culture that values everyone’s input