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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Front End Developer - Outside IR35 - **Company:** Matchtech - **Location:** UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £182,000.0 - £195,000.0 - **Contract:** Contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Business Analytics Applications, Application Frameworks, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Software as a Service, Code Generation, Software Quality, Code Review, Azure Active Directory, Software Engineering, TypeScript, ReactJS, SC Clearance, Material UI, Front End Software Development, Api Design, Api Management - **Published:** September 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.reed.co.uk/jobs/front-end-developer-outside-ir35/57394106 ## About the Role * 8+ years' experience in software engineering. * Strong commercial experience with: + TypeScript + React + Modern front-end architecture and tooling * Proven experience leading small engineering teams while remaining hands-on. * Experience delivering SaaS products and greenfield applications. * Strong API-first / contract-first development experience. * Deep understanding of: + Automated testing strategies + CI/CD pipelines + Code quality tooling + Engineering governance * Demonstrable experience implementing AI-assisted software development practices within production environments. * Eligibility for UK Security Check (SC) clearance. Desirable Experience * Microsoft Azure. * Microsoft Entra ID / MSAL authentication. * Data-rich dashboard and analytics products. * Storybook and design system development. * Mantine UI framework. * Defence, regulated industries, logistics or supply chain environments. * Current SC clearance. * Experience introducing emerging AI development tooling and agentic workflows. * Previous contract roles that have transitioned into permanent leadership positions. ## Description An exciting opportunity has arisen for a hands-on Front End Lead / Interim Tech Lead to join a growing product engineering team and lead the development of a next-generation SaaS platform built on Microsoft Azure. This role is ideal for a senior engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys building products from the ground up, and wants to remain deeply involved in coding while leading a small team. You'll be responsible for defining front-end engineering standards, implementing AI-assisted development practices, and driving delivery of a modern React-based application. Initially offered as a day-rate contract, there is a genuine intention to transition the successful candidate into a permanent Tech Lead position as the engineering function expands. The Role As Front End Lead, you will take ownership of the front-end architecture and delivery of a new React/TypeScript application, working closely with Product, Platform and Data teams. This is a highly technical leadership position where you will: * Lead development of a greenfield React/TypeScript front end. * Remain hands-on in the codebase on a daily basis. * Line manage and mentor a small front-end engineering team. * Define and implement engineering best practices. * Drive AI-assisted software development across the team. * Establish scalable delivery processes, CI/CD pipelines and quality standards. * Collaborate with architects and back-end teams to ensure contract-first API integration. Key ResponsibilitiesTechnical Leadership * Lead the design, architecture and delivery of a modern React/TypeScript application. * Act as the technical pace-setter for the front-end team through hands-on coding and code reviews. * Own front-end API contracts and work closely with back-end engineers to maintain contract-first delivery. * Build and maintain a scalable component library, design system and application framework. * Establish engineering standards covering code quality, testing, accessibility, security and performance. AI-Driven Engineering * Define and champion AI-assisted development practices. * Evaluate and implement tooling for: + Code generation + Agentic development workflows + Automated testing + Code review support * Establish governance and guardrails around AI usage. * Measure and demonstrate improvements in engineering productivity and delivery outcomes. Delivery & Team Management * Lead a co-located mobilisation period before transitioning to a hybrid working environment. * Mentor, coach and line manage front-end engineers. * Drive continuous improvement through pairing, reviews and knowledge sharing. * Establish clear ways of working, delivery metrics and quality measures. * Work closely with Product and Architecture teams to deliver against the product roadmap. Security & Governance * Ensure security remains a core part of the development lifecycle. * Support implementation of secure authentication and authorisation using Microsoft Entra ID / MSAL. * Contribute to customer security assurance activities and secure coding practices. * Maintain eligibility for work within security-conscious environments. ## Related Videos - [Do TypeScript without TypeScript](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/327-do-typescript-without-typescript) - [API Design - Getting Started](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/33-api-design-getting-started) - [Watch Tests Go Brrrr! : Getting Started with Cypress in ReactJS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/282-watch-tests-go-brrrr-getting-started-with-cypress-in-reactjs) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE – AI, Freelancing, Keeping Up with Tech and More](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1786-wearedevelopers-live-ai-freelancing-keeping-up-with-tech-and-more) - [Vuejs and TypeScript- Working Together like Peanut Butter and Jelly](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/127-vuejs-and-typescript-working-together-like-peanut-butter-and-jelly) - [Rest API Antipatterns](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100208-rest-api-antipatterns) ## Related Articles - [Frontend Developer Salary in The UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/233-frontend-developer-salary-in-the-uk) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline)