Lead React Developer (Team Mentoring/Leading)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Sep 29, 2026. First seen by Alion on Jul 1, 2026. Salt scores C on the Alion truth index.
The role (Permanent Lead React Developer) Reporting to the Architect and then to the Technology Director, handling 3 squads which will have client (large retail client) as well is 1 or 2 internal members in each of those squads. Having said that, the squad works as one team and there is no differentiation. The role is a replacement position where the member has decided to remain overseas.
Working on a large well established retail client across New Zealand, handling their loyalty programme website and application development.
Leading/Mentoring a team of frontend developers across various squads both from client and internal side.
As a Lead Fullstack Developer, you’ll build robust, performant, and accessible web applications, partnering with multidisciplinary teams to design and implement strategic, technically sound solutions. You’ll work across the stack, advocate best practices in quality and security, mentor junior developers, and help evolve engineering standards. The candidate A Lead developer / experienced contractor (approx. 10+yrs) open for a perm opportunity with strong React WEB DEVELOPMENT skillsets. (Non Negotiable) [Seniors with previous team leading experience can be considered.]
HTML/CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript Good to have: React Native / NextJS
Headless CMS preferred (great if its Contentful or Contentstack)
Playwright exposure (for QA)
CICD ; Proficient with Git for version control and collaborative workflows
Ability to write clean, scalable, and maintainable code
Experience in Agile/Scrum, including sprint planning and ceremonies Why this role You will be a part of a growing organisation.
Flexible work environment (Auckland CBD office) with work from home options
Excellent salary: 160K to 175k p.a.
Huge scope for professional development and learning
Collaborative, encouraging work culture
Top RETAIL brand/client to work with, the client association has been for more than 9yrs. Stable client & project. In the long run, get to work on different projects.
Innovative environment in embracing AI. If this role sounds like a great fit, please apply directly or text DC at 022 500 5159 for further information. (He’s often in interviews and client meetings, so texting is the quickest way to reach him, he will respond when he is not in meetings.)
* Please note: A valid NZ work visa is a pre-requisite for all our positions as of now. In case any client is willing to sponsor an outstation international candidate, we would mention that separately.
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