Full Stack Engineer (Team Lead)

JR United Kingdom; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in social learning is seeking a Full Stack Engineer (Team Lead) based in Brighton for a 4-month fixed-term contract with potential for permanent placement. The role involves technical leadership, full-stack development, and the opportunity to innovate with a dynamic software platform. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in team and project leadership, along with proficiency in key technologies like React, Node.js, and cloud services.

Qualifications

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and DevOps practices.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD and agile development.
• Leadership experience in development teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of developers ensuring quality code.
• Design, develop, and maintain platform features using modern technologies.
• Manage deployments, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud infrastructure.

Skills

Leadership

RESTful APIs

GraphQL APIs

Cloud platforms

DevOps practices

Real-time communication

Database management

Security best practices

AI/ML integrations

Tools

Git

Docker

AWS

Azure

Job description

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Full Stack Engineer (Team Lead), Brighton

Client: Evermore

Location: Brighton, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

Posted: 28.06.2025

Expiry Date: 12.08.2025

Job Description:

Full Stack Engineer (Team Lead)

Type: 4 month fixed-term contract (expected to extend into perm).

Location: Remote first approach - 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 organisations to collaborate, share knowledge, and drive meaningful impact through their platform. 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 fixed-term contract, with potential to extend permanently, helping to build and lead an innovative team.

Role Overview:

The Full Stack Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the platform, requiring expertise in front-end and back-end technologies, scalable architecture, and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of developers, ensuring high-quality code and best practices following agile methodologies.
• Full-Stack Development: Design, develop, and maintain platform features using React, Node.js, Directus, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and APIs.
• Matrix/Synapse Integration: Develop and maintain real-time messaging features using Matrix/Synapse for decentralized communication.
• Cloud & DevOps: Manage deployments, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or equivalent).
• Database & API Management: Design PostgreSQL and MongoDB schemas and develop secure RESTful/GraphQL APIs.
• Performance Optimization, Code Review & QA, Security Best Practices.

Skills and Experience:

• Experience with Directus or other headless CMS solutions.
• Strong understanding of RESTful & GraphQL APIs.
• Leadership experience in development teams and mentoring junior engineers.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and DevOps practices.
• Experience with CI/CD, Git, Docker, and agile development.
• Arabic language skills for platform's bilingual capabilities.
• Experience with AI/ML integrations or recommendation systems.
• Expertise in Matrix/Synapse for real-time messaging.
• Knowledge of WebSockets, event-driven architectures, and real-time communication.
• Background in platform monetization and payment systems.
• Understanding of access control, OAuth, JWT, and data privacy regulations.