Hybrid Lead Software Engineer - Build Scalable Web Apps

Oscar Associates Limited

Manchester

Hybrid

GBP 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Oscar Associates Limited in Manchester City Centre is seeking a Lead Software Engineer who will stay hands-on while guiding a small team to deliver modern web applications. You will shape architecture, mentor engineers, and drive best practices across frontend and backend, with a hybrid work setup and a competitive salary.

The role requires strong TypeScript, React and Next.js experience, and a track record of delivering high-quality software in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

Senior or Lead Software Engineer with strong commercial experience building modern web applications.
Strong TypeScript, React and Next.js experience.
Experience mentoring engineers and shaping scalable software solutions.

Responsibilities

Lead the technical delivery of modern web applications and platforms
Develop production code across frontend and backend technologies
Design and build scalable APIs and integrations
Drive architectural decisions and engineering best practices
Mentor and support a small team of Software Engineers
Conduct code reviews and provide technical guidance
Collaborate with product, design and delivery teams to deliver high-quality solutions
Promote software quality through testing, CI/CD, security, performance and observability