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Hire offshore React developers for web apps and design systems

In short
TalentDock places dedicated React developers in Sri Lanka with UK product teams: React and Next.js with TypeScript, component libraries, state management and testing, plus React Native for mobile. Each developer is assessed on a real React task and interviewed by you, from £1,695 a month all-in versus roughly £5,400 a month to employ a UK front-end developer.
Skills

What our offshore React developers do

React and Next.js

Server components, App Router, SSR/SSG and edge rendering.

TypeScript

Strictly typed components, hooks and API clients.

Design systems

Storybook-driven component libraries with Tailwind or CSS-in-JS.

State and data

React Query, Redux Toolkit, Zustand, GraphQL (Apollo).

React Native

Cross-platform iOS and Android apps with Expo.

Quality

Testing Library, Vitest, Playwright, accessibility and Core Web Vitals.

Typical work: new product features, dashboard and admin UIs, migrating from Create React App or class components, Next.js marketing and app sites, and React Native apps sharing code with the web.

Tech stack

Technologies our React developers work with

Common stack
AreaTechnologies
CoreReact 19, Next.js, TypeScript
StylingTailwind, CSS Modules, styled-components, MUI, shadcn/ui
DataReact Query, Redux Toolkit, Zustand, Apollo, tRPC
MobileReact Native, Expo
TestingVitest, Jest, Testing Library, Playwright, Storybook
Cost

Cost of an offshore react developer vs a UK hire

Monthly cost comparison (2026)
OptionFigureNotes
TalentDock offshore react developerFrom £1695 a monthAll-in: employment, payroll, benefits, equipment, security, HR, replacement cover

For comparison, UK front-end developers have a Robert Half 2026 midpoint of £56,000, roughly £5,400 a month to employ. Indicative pricing; senior and lead engineers are quoted individually. See offshore development cost UK and UK developer salaries 2026.

How to hire

How to hire an offshore react developer

1 · Brief us

Stack, seniority, hours and start date; we confirm an all-in monthly price.

2 · Assessment

Build a typed React component with data fetching and tests; review a pull request for performance and accessibility.

3 · Shortlist

Assessed candidates, typically in under 10 working days.

4 · Your interview

You run your own technical interview and choose.

5 · Onboard

Managed laptop, secure access, NDA and IP assignment; they join your sprint.

Building more than one role? See dedicated development teams or all roles on hire offshore developers.

Why TalentDock

Why hire through TalentDock

Dedicated, full-time

Works only on your product, in your tools and rituals.

UK-hours overlap

Sri Lanka is 4.5-5.5 hours ahead; shifts can cover the full UK day.

Your IP, secured

IP assignment, managed devices, MFA and UK GDPR transfer paperwork included.

No recruitment fee

One monthly fee with replacement cover if someone leaves.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to hire a React developer?

From £1,695 a month all-in with TalentDock, compared with around £5,400 a month to employ a UK front-end developer.

Do you have Next.js developers?

Yes. Most of our React developers work with Next.js and TypeScript.

Can they build React Native apps?

Yes, React Native with Expo is available for mobile work.

React developer or full-stack developer?

Choose React specialists for UI-heavy products; full-stack developers if they also need to own APIs.

Who owns the code an offshore react developer writes?

You do. IP is assigned in the engineer’s employment contract and flows through to you under our agreement.

Can an offshore react developer work UK hours?

Yes. Sri Lanka is 4.5-5.5 hours ahead of the UK, so shifts can overlap or match your working day.

Sources and further reading

Robert Half, 2026 UK salary guide role pages; HMRC employer National Insurance rates 2025-26; TalentDock pricing, September 2026.

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Hire your offshore react developer

Tell us the stack and seniority. We will confirm an all-in monthly price and start sourcing assessed candidates in Sri Lanka.