Engineering Lead - React + Node (£100-120K)

Oliver Bernard; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative start-up is seeking Engineering Leads to drive technical excellence in their teams. This role offers the opportunity to lead a talented group of engineers, collaborate with senior leadership, and deliver impactful solutions that reshape business operations. With a focus on full-stack development using cutting-edge technologies like React and Node.js, you will play a key role in shaping the future of HR tech. The company offers a competitive salary, equity, and a supportive environment for career growth, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about technology and innovation.

Benefits

Competitive Salary & Equity

25 Days Holiday

Private Healthcare & Dental

Top-tier Equipment

Learning & Development Budget

Qualifications

• 6-7+ years of industry experience, including 1 year in a Tech Lead role.
• Proven leadership experience and full-stack development expertise.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow an engineering team, fostering collaboration and excellence.
• Design and develop scalable backend and frontend solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Full-stack Development

TypeScript

JavaScript

SaaS Expertise

Collaboration

Education

Computer Science

STEM Education

Tools

Node.js

Postgres

Redis

Kubernetes

ReScript

React.js

Job description

Job Description

Engineering Lead - React + Node (£100-120K)

A YC-backed, Series A start-up that has a SaaS product reshaping how businesses operate and empowering teams globally is seeking 2 x Engineering Leads to drive technical excellence and innovation within their respective squads. This role involves leading a team of engineers, collaborating with senior leadership, and delivering scalable, high-impact solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and grow an engineering team, fostering a culture of collaboration and technical excellence
• Design and develop new features in collaboration with leadership
• Build and maintain scalable backend (TS/Node.js, Postgres, Redis, Kubernetes) and frontend (ReScript, React.js) solutions
• Expand the third-party integration marketplace
• Support technical architecture planning and cross-functional teams

Requirements:

• Proven leadership or line management experience
• Strong full-stack development expertise, ideally within SaaS
• Advanced knowledge of TypeScript / JavaScript
• Experience working with product teams to deliver customer-focused solutions
• Computer Science or STEM education

Although years of experience are not a deciding factor, we expect that the most suitable candidates will have at least 6-7+ years of industry experience, with at least 1-year in a Tech Lead (or similar position).

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive Salary & Equity – Meaningful ownership in the company
• 25 Days Holiday – Plus public holidays
• Private Healthcare & Dental – Comprehensive Bupa coverage
• Top-tier Equipment – Brand-new MacBook and necessary tools
• Learning & Development Budget – Resources for career growth

Why Join?

• Shape the Future of HR Tech – Disrupt outdated solutions with a cutting-edge platform.
• Career Growth – Join an early-stage company backed by top-tier investors.
• High-impact Role – Work in a quality-first culture where every decision matters.

This role is based in Central London with in-office collaboration on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.