Lead Backend Engineer - Platform Architect (Contract, UK)

itecopeople; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 83,025 - 110,700; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT consultancy is seeking a Contract Software Engineer / Lead Developer to join their team in the UK. This role involves back-end development of a new platform using advanced software design patterns. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience and strong expertise in TypeScript. The position offers hybrid working arrangements and a contract duration of 6 months, starting ASAP in November 2025.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in software development/software engineering.
• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance.
• Experience in high-performance or complex systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the back‑end development of a new platform.
• Translate abstract concepts into working, production‑ready solutions.
• Build robust, scalable algorithms and efficient data structures.

Skills

Design Patterns expertise

Back-End Development

Test-Driven Development (TDD)

SOLID principles

TypeScript or similar

Algorithmic problem-solving

Technical communication

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline

Job description

A leading IT consultancy is seeking a Contract Software Engineer / Lead Developer to join their team in the UK. This role involves back-end development of a new platform using advanced software design patterns. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience and strong expertise in TypeScript. The position offers hybrid working arrangements and a contract duration of 6 months, starting ASAP in November 2025.