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Lead Engineer (TypeScript & Node.js)

South East London, London💼 Full-time💰 $75,000–$75,000🗓 2026-09-19 → 2026-09-23

Core

Lead a small team of full-stack engineers to strengthen backend engineering capability, focusing on TypeScript and Node.js development.

Role type

Senior IC Lead Engineer (Backend)

Builds

Scalable, secure, and reliable backend systems and software solutions.

Domain

Technology / Software Engineering

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

TypeScript, Node.js, team leadership, technical direction, mentoring, scalable architecture, API integrations, pragmatic decision-making

Preferred skills

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), CI/CD, automated testing, microservices, event-driven architecture, Docker, Infrastructure as Code, AI-assisted development tools

Technologies

TypeScript, Node.js, AWS, Azure, Docker

Responsibilities

Lead and line manage a small team of software engineers; Define and champion best practices for backend development; Set technical direction and make architectural decisions; Build and maintain scalable backend systems; Coach and mentor engineers; Collaborate with Product, Delivery, Commercial, and Data teams; Manage technical debt strategically; Champion AI-assisted development tools; Represent team work to stakeholders.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with people leadership

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