Company Overview
RELX is a global provider of information-based analytics for professional and business customers across industries. We help scientists make new discoveries, doctors and nurses improve the lives of patients and lawyers win cases. We prevent online fraud and money laundering, and help insurance companies evaluate and predict risk. Our events enable customers to learn about markets, source products and complete transactions. In short, we enable our customers to make better decisions, get better results and be more productive. We do this by leveraging a deep understanding of our customers to create innovative solutions which combine content and data with analytics and technology in global platforms. RELX serves customers in more than 180 countries and has offices in about 40 countries. It employs approximately 30,000 people of whom almost half are in North America.
About Role
This position is a subject matter expert in front-end technologies and architecture, setting our program’s technical and architectural standards for front-end development. The individual will execute strategic initiatives within large-scale, multi-functional projects, lead the design and implementation of advanced front-end solutions, and provide guidance and mentorship to the front-end engineering team. This role requires expertise in modern front-end frameworks, particularly React and React Native, and an understanding of advanced software development lifecycle (SDLC) practices tailored to front-end development.
The position emphasizes technical leadership without direct people management. It ensures the effective technical direction of front-end developers and fosters a culture of innovation and excellence.
Responsibilities
- Set architectural and technical direction for front-end development.
- Led technical implementation of web and mobile applications using React and React Native.
- Mentor front-end engineers and enforce best practices.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams for seamless integration.
- Define and enforce coding standards, testing protocols, and documentation practices.
- Participate in technical reviews and ensure adherence to standards.
- Act as the primary technical contact for front-end decisions and challenges.
- Drive innovation in front-end technologies and methodologies.
Qualifications
- 12+ years in software engineering, with 8+ years in front-end technologies.
- Proven leadership in large-scale front-end development.
Requirements
Technical Skills:
- Front-End Expertise: Mastery of React, React Native, JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, and related libraries. Advanced knowledge of architectural patterns, state management, performance optimization, responsive design, PWAs, and mobile-first development. Proficiency in advanced UI/UX concepts.
- Development Practices: Expertise in Agile/Scrum methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, version control (e.g., Git), TDD, BDD, and accessibility standards.
- Architectural Knowledge: Proficiency in scaling front-end architectures, API design, and integration (RESTful, GraphQL) – Mandatory skill
Collaboration & Leadership
- Proven ability to lead and inspire front-end teams.
- Experience in technical mentorship and skill development.
- Strong problem-solving skills and innovative technical solutions.
Work In a Way That Works For You
We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.
Working flexible hours – flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive
Working For You
- We know that your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:
- Dutch Share Purchase Plan
- Annual Profit Share Bonus
- Comprehensive Pension Plan
- Home, office or commuting allowance
- Generous vacation entitlement and option for sabbatical leave
- Maternity, Paternity, Adoption and Family Care leave
- Flexible working hours
- Personal Choice budget
- Variety of online training courses and career roadshows
- Wellbeing programs and gym facility in the office
- Internal communities and networks
- Various employee discounts
- Recruitment introduction reward
- Work from anywhere
- Employee Assistance Program (global)
- Annual Event
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