Headless Tech Lead - Senior Full-Stack Architect

Youwe Holding BV; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Health Insurance

Office lunches

Learning budget

Flexible hours & hybrid work options

4 weeks remote work per year

Loyalty days

Job summary

Youwe is hiring a Senior Full-Stack Headless Developer to bridge design and backend systems for international clients, delivering scalable, high-performing apps within a modern headless architecture. You will own end-to-end project delivery and guide teams across disciplines.

Join a multidisciplinary team and work on API-first solutions, collaborating with designers, engineers, and clients to turn concepts into robust technical realities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial experience building modern React applications.
• Strong experience with React, Next.js, TypeScript, Node.js, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Experience with REST APIs, GraphQL, and backend integrations.
• Understanding headless, API-first, and composable architectures.
• Ability to translate requirements into technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Build scalable front-end apps with React, Next.js, and TypeScript.
• Develop integrations via REST APIs, GraphQL, and webhooks.
• Work with API gateways and event-driven architectures.
• Ensure applications are secure, high-performing, and composable by design.
• Collaborate with designers to translate UI/UX into technical reality.
• Collaborate with backend engineers and SaaS partners on API contracts.
• Take ownership of technical architecture and end-to-end delivery.
• Guide and mentor developers through technical leadership and code reviews.
• Ensure accessibility, usability, and best practices across projects.

Skills

React

Next.js

TypeScript

Node.js

REST APIs

GraphQL

Headless architecture

Performance optimization

Team collaboration

Job description

Youwe is hiring a Senior Full-Stack Headless Developer to bridge design and backend systems for international clients, delivering scalable, high-performing apps within a modern headless architecture. You will own end-to-end project delivery and guide teams across disciplines.

Join a multidisciplinary team and work on API-first solutions, collaborating with designers, engineers, and clients to turn concepts into robust technical realities.