Full Stack Engineer (Team Lead)

JR United Kingdom; North East; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital firm is seeking a Full Stack Engineer (Team Lead) to join on a 4-month fixed contract, expected to become permanent. In this role, you will lead a development team focused on innovative solutions, utilizing skills in front-end and back-end technologies, cloud deployment, and real-time messaging.

Qualifications

• Experience with Directus or other headless CMS solutions.
• Proven experience in leading a development team.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of developers ensuring high-quality code.
• Design, develop, and maintain platform features.
• Manage deployments and CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

Technical Leadership

Full-Stack Development

Performance Optimisation

Security Best Practices

Cloud Platforms

DevOps Practices

RESTful APIs

GraphQL APIs

Real-time Messaging

Database Management

Bilingual Communication (Arabic)

Job description

Full Stack Engineer (Team Lead)

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

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