Software Engineering Team Lead

Contract Role: React/Next.js Engineering Lead
Location: Cardiff (Remote-first, ideally local for occasional on-site meetings)
Rate: Up to £600/day (Inside IR35, includes any travel)
Start Date: ASAP (subject to BPSS clearance)
Duration: 3 months initially, scope through to March 2026

A leading public sector body is building a new bilingual customer portal and is looking for a React/Next.js Engineering Lead to head up the technical delivery.

You'll set the Front End direction, lead a small team, and stay hands-on with the code. The platform will integrate with internal systems and must meet GOV.UK standards for accessibility, performance, and security.

Key Requirements:

• Strong React and TypeScript experience

• Hands-on Next.js (preferred) and/or .NET Core

• Experience leading teams or acting as a technical lead

• Solid testing background (Jest, Cypress, XUnit)

• Familiar with WCAG accessibility and GDS guidelines

• Skilled in Git, CI/CD, and modern DevOps practices

Nice to Have:

• SQL/Entity Framework

• Azure or containerisation (Docker) experience

• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics or case management systems

You'll be joining a collaborative, delivery-focused team with long-term ambitions. This is a high-impact role with a clear roadmap and an important end user.

Interested? Apply now to discuss the role in more detail.