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Auckland-based, should be able to work from home a few days in a week in a hybrid setup.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.\nWorking on a large well established retail client across New Zealand, handling their loyalty programme website and application development.\nLeading/Mentoring a team of frontend developers across various squads both from client and internal side.\nAs 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. 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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.)\n* 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.\nTo explore other software development jobs in New Zealand, kindly connect with our team to learn more.\n#Reactwebdeveloper #softwaredeveloper #softwareengineer #React #Leaddeveloper #itjobs #technicalrecruitmentsolution #itjobagencies #Frontenddeveloperjobinnewzealand #informationtechnologyspecialistjobs #permanentITjobs\nAt Salt, our mission is Creating Futures by putting our clients, candidates, partners, and team members at the heart of everything we do. 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