Full Stack Engineer (Team Lead)

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Full Stack Engineer to lead a dynamic team focused on building a transformative digital platform. This exciting role involves designing and maintaining scalable architecture while mentoring junior developers. Join a forward-thinking company committed to inclusivity and technology, where your contributions will drive meaningful impact in social learning and professional development. With a hybrid work model and opportunities for permanent placement, this is a fantastic chance to shape the future of knowledge-sharing and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading a development team and mentoring junior engineers.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms and DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of developers, ensuring high-quality code and best practices.
• Design, develop, and maintain platform features using front-end and back-end technologies.

Skills

React

Node.js

Directus

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

RESTful APIs

GraphQL APIs

AWS

Azure

CI/CD

Docker

Arabic

AI/ML integrations

WebSockets

Job description

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

Location: Hybrid 1-2 days in London or Liverpool office (depending on where you live).

Employment Type: Full-time.

About the company & role for Full Stack Engineer (Team Lead)

Our client is building a dynamic digital ecosystem that fosters social learning, problem-solving, and transformative connections. Through their Platform, they empower individuals, teams, and organisations to collaborate, share knowledge, and drive meaningful impact.

Committed to technology, inclusivity, and real-world solutions, the group is shaping the future of knowledge-sharing and professional development.

This is a great opportunity for a Full Stack Engineer to join them on an initial 4 month fixed term contract that is then expected to extend permanently and where you will help build and lead a team that are focused on innovation.

Role Overview:

The Full Stack Engineer will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining their platform. This position requires a highly skilled developer with expertise in front-end and back-end technologies, experience in scalable architecture, and the ability to lead a team of engineers.

Key Responsibilities for Full Stack Engineer (Team Lead):

1. Technical Leadership – Lead and mentor a team of developers, ensuring high-quality code, best practices, and adherence to agile development methodologies.
2. Full-Stack Development – Design, develop, and maintain platform features using React (frontend), Node.js (backend), Directus (CMS), PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and APIs.
3. Matrix/Synapse Integration – Develop and maintain real-time messaging and collaboration features using Matrix/Synapse for decentralised communication.
4. Cloud & DevOps – Manage deployments, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or equivalent).
5. Database & API Management – Design efficient PostgreSQL and MongoDB schemas and develop secure RESTful/GraphQL APIs for seamless data integration.
6. Performance Optimisation.
7. Code Review & Quality Assurance.
8. Security Best Practices.

Skills and Experience:

• Experience with Directus or other headless CMS solutions.
• Strong understanding of RESTful & GraphQL APIs.
• Proven experience in leading a development team and mentoring junior engineers.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and DevOps practices.
• Agile development experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git, and containerisation (Docker).
• Arabic language skills to support the platform’s bilingual capabilities.
• Experience with AI/ML integrations or recommendation systems.
• Expertise in Matrix/Synapse integration for real-time messaging and communication.
• Knowledge of WebSockets, real-time messaging, and event-driven architectures.
• Background in platform monetisation and payment integration.
• Strong familiarity with access control, authentication (OAuth, JWT), and data privacy regulations.