Full Stack Engineer (Team Lead)

JR United Kingdom; Bradford; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in digital innovation is seeking a Full Stack Engineer (Team Lead) for an exciting 4-month contract in Bradford, with potential to extend permanently. This role involves design, development, and team leadership, focusing on creating scalable solutions that advance social learning and professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience with Directus or similar CMS solutions.
• Hands-on experience in cloud and DevOps.
• Leadership experience in development teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of developers.
• Design and develop platform features using a range of technologies.
• Manage deployments, CI/CD, and cloud infrastructure.

Skills

Technical Leadership

Full-Stack Development

RESTful APIs

GraphQL APIs

Real-time Messaging

Cloud & DevOps

Performance Optimization

Database Management

Security Best Practices

Agile

CI/CD

Git

Docker

Arabic

AI/ML Experience

WebSockets

Job description

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Full Stack Engineer (Team Lead), Bradford

Client: Evermore

Location: Bradford, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 5

Posted: 28.06.2025

Expiry Date: 12.08.2025

Job Description:

Full Stack Engineer (Team Lead)

Type: 4-month fixed-term contract (expected to convert to permanent)

Location: Remote first - occasional travel to London once or twice per month (candidates must be based in the UK)

About the company & role:

Our client is building a dynamic digital ecosystem that fosters social learning, problem-solving, and transformative connections. They empower individuals, teams, and organizations to collaborate, share knowledge, and drive impact. Committed to technology, inclusivity, and real-world solutions, they are shaping the future of knowledge-sharing and professional development.

This is a great opportunity for a Full Stack Engineer to join on an initial 4-month contract, with potential to extend permanently. You will help build and lead a team focused on innovation.

Role Overview:

The Full Stack Engineer will design, develop, and maintain the platform, requiring expertise in front-end and back-end technologies, scalable architecture, and leadership skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of developers, ensuring high-quality code and best practices.
• Full-Stack Development: Design and develop platform features using React, Node.js, Directus, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and APIs.
• Matrix/Synapse Integration: Develop real-time messaging features using Matrix/Synapse.
• Cloud & DevOps: Manage deployments, CI/CD, and cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or similar).
• Database & API Management: Design schemas and develop APIs for data integration.
• Performance Optimization, Code Review, Security: Ensure optimal performance, code quality, and security best practices.

Skills and Experience:

• Experience with Directus or similar CMS solutions.
• Strong understanding of RESTful & GraphQL APIs.
• Leadership experience in development teams.
• Hands-on cloud and DevOps experience.
• Experience with Agile, CI/CD, Git, Docker.
• Arabic language skills for platform support.
• Experience with AI/ML or recommendation systems.
• Expertise in real-time messaging and WebSockets.
• Knowledge of platform monetization and payment integration.
• Understanding of access control, OAuth, JWT, data privacy.