Senior React Front-End Developer

Senior React Front-End Developer (2 Positions)

Fixed-Term Contract | Hybrid Working | Ireland

About the Opportunity

Intellect is supporting a leading IT service provider client in the search for two Senior React Front-End Developers for a fixed-term contract.

The successful candidates will contribute to the modernisation of an established enterprise application, with a particular focus on migrating existing presentation-layer components to a modern React-based user interface.

This opportunity is suited to experienced Senior React Developers with strong front-end engineering capabilities, enterprise application development experience and the ability to contribute effectively within an Agile delivery environment.

Contract Details

• Position: Senior React Front-End Developer
• Number of Positions: 2
• Contract Type: Fixed-Term Contract
• Expected Start Date: 3 February 2027, or as soon as possible thereafter
• Contract Duration: Approximately 11-month fixed-term contract/ 230 working days (46 weeks)
• Working Arrangement: Hybrid, with up to 40% onsite attendance
• Primary Work Location: Dublin 1
• Additional Locations: Very occasional attendance may be required at Athlone or Blanchardstown campuses.
• Working Hours: 8 hours per day, Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays in the Republic of Ireland. Working hours will fall between 08:00 and 19:00, excluding lunch and rest periods.

Key Responsibilities and Deliverables

The successful candidates will be expected to contribute to the following:

• Modernisation of the existing presentation layer, migrating JSP-based components to a React user interface.
• Supporting the development, implementation and enhancement of front-end solutions.
• Contributing to skills transfer, knowledge sharing and mentoring activities.
• Working collaboratively with technical teams and stakeholders to support successful software delivery.

Mandatory Requirements – Pass/Fail

The following requirements are mandatory. Candidates who do not meet these criteria will not be considered.

1. Experience Level Required

It is a mandatory requirement, that the Resource proposed has the equivalent of Senior i.e. >7 years’ experience. No other experience levels will be accepted.

2. Availability on Commencement Date

The resource must be available to provide services from the commencement date of the services estimated to be 03rd February 2027.

3. English Language Proficiency (if required)

Be fluent in the English language. A certificate under the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages at level C2 Mastery or Proficiency, or equivalent.

Please note: Certified copies of certifications may be required prior to contract award.

4. Required Technical Skills and Experience

Candidates must demonstrate relevant experience and proficiency across the following technologies, frameworks and competencies:

• React.js workflows, including Redux and Flux.
• Material UI (MUI).
• Node.js and NPM.
• JSX (syntax expression).
• Babel.
• Webpack.
• JavaScript, including ES6.
• MVC frameworks.
• Java 8 and above.
• Knowledge of Java-based microservices.
• Spring Boot – Version 2.6.
• CSS, HTML and front-end languages.
• Experience implementing solutions in line with the OGCIO Government Design System.
• Front-end unit testing.
• Knowledge of end-to-end testing frameworks, such as Playwright.
• Azure DevOps.
• Agile Software Delivery.
• Proficiency in Git version control and collaborative development practices.
• Web accessibility.
• Website analysis tools, including Google's Lighthouse.
• Mobile and screen optimisation.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be a highly experienced Senior React Front-End Developer capable of contributing to the modernisation of enterprise-level applications. You should be comfortable working across front-end technologies, collaborating with back-end development teams, following established engineering standards and supporting knowledge transfer within the delivery team.

Strong problem-solving skills, technical ownership and the ability to deliver within an Agile environment are essential.

Application Process

Candidates interested in this fixed-term contract opportunity should submit an up-to-date CV clearly demonstrating how their experience aligns with the mandatory requirements and technical skills outlined above.

Important: Candidates must meet all mandatory requirements, particularly the requirement for more than seven years of senior-level experience and availability from the anticipated commencement date.

Intellect is supporting its client with this recruitment process. Further client and project-specific details will be shared with shortlisted candidates as appropriate.