React Developer

Liverpool FC

London · Permanent · Remote · £65,000 - £85,000/year

React Developer

Join Liverpool FC and power the next generation of global digital experiences.

At Liverpool Football Club, our passion extends far beyond the pitch. We are dedicated to bringing millions of supporters worldwide closer to the heart of Anfield through world-class, seamless digital innovation. We are now looking for a talented React Developer to join our dynamic technology team. In this pivotal role, you will design, build, and optimize high-performance web applications that power our digital platforms, engaging a global fanbase and delivering an unmatched user experience every single day.

Key Responsibilities

  • Architect, build, and maintain responsive, intuitive frontend applications using React.js, TypeScript, and modern JavaScript libraries.
  • Collaborate closely with UI/UX designers, product managers, and backend engineers to translate complex ideas into seamless user-facing features.
  • Optimize applications for maximum speed, performance, and cross-browser scalability across diverse devices.
  • Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code while championing best practices in frontend development and code reviews.
  • Integrate complex RESTful APIs and GraphQL endpoints to deliver real-time data and dynamic content to our supporters.

Required Skills & Experience

  • Proven professional software development experience specializing in React.js and modern state management tools (e.g., Redux, Context API, Zustand).
  • Strong proficiency in TypeScript, JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and modern CSS frameworks (e.g., Tailwind CSS, Styled Components).
  • Experience with server-side rendering and static site generation frameworks like Next.js.
  • Solid understanding of RESTful APIs, asynchronous request handling, and modern frontend security protocols.
  • Demonstrated experience with automated testing tools (e.g., Jest, React Testing Library) and Git-based version control workflows.

Nice-to-Have

  • Prior experience delivering high-traffic, enterprise-scale web applications or digital media platforms.
  • Exposure to WebSockets for real-time sports data streaming and live interactive features.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP), and modern DevOps practices.

What We Offer / Why Join

Being part of Liverpool Football Club means joining a family driven by ambition, history, and excellence. We offer a vibrant, supportive, and inclusive work environment where your ideas matter, alongside a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. You will have the unique opportunity to work on high-visibility projects that impact millions of fans worldwide, working with cutting-edge tech while celebrating the spirit of one of the world's most iconic football clubs.