Full Stack Engineer (Team Lead)

JR United Kingdom; Colchester; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Full Stack Engineer (Team Lead) for an exciting 4-month contract, expected to transition into a permanent role. The ideal candidate will have a blend of front-end and back-end expertise, and be able to lead a team in a remote-first environment, ensuring the development of high-quality, scalable applications. Applicants should demonstrate strong leadership skills and proficiency in technologies like React, Node.js, and cloud platforms.

Qualifications

• Experience with CMS solutions like Directus.
• Strong understanding of RESTful & GraphQL APIs.
• Leadership experience in development teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team, ensuring high-quality code.
• Design and develop features using various technologies.
• Manage deployments and cloud infrastructure.

Skills

Technical Leadership

Full-Stack Development

CI/CD

Cloud Platforms

Real-time Communication

Security

Performance Optimization

APIs

Database Management

Bilingual Support

Tools

React

Node.js

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

AWS

Azure

Git

Docker

Matrix/Synapse

Job description

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Full Stack Engineer (Team Lead), Colchester

Client: Evermore

Location: Colchester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted: 28.06.2025

Expiry Date: 12.08.2025

Job Description:

Full Stack Engineer (Team Lead)

Type: 4 month fixed term contract (expected to roll 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 create 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 fixed term contract, with the expectation of extension into a permanent role. You will help build and lead a team focused on innovation.

Role Overview:

The Full Stack Engineer will design, develop, and maintain their platform. This role requires expertise in front-end and back-end technologies, scalable architecture, and leadership skills.

Key Responsibilities:

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

Skills and Experience:

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