Lead Backend Engineer (Python/TypeScript) - Newcastle

Client Server; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Relocation assistance (within UK)

Job summary

Client Server in Newcastle is seeking a Lead Backend Engineer to design and implement core applications, build APIs and microservices, and drive data processing and integrations onsite.

You will mentor teams, conduct code reviews, shape product vision, and stay hands-on with architecture across Python and TypeScript stacks in a consultancy FinTech environment. Join a dynamic team with relocation support within the UK.

Qualifications

• You have a minimum 2.1 BSc in Computer Science or similar technical discipline.
• Strong software engineering experience across Python, TypeScript, APIs and cloud.
• Advanced client engagement and consultancy skills.
• Excellent communication and business acumen.
• Hands-on with architecture, design and modern dev practices.
• Ability to lead, review code and mentor teammates.
• Experience shaping product vision and roadmaps.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement core applications and APIs for client engagements.
• Build microservices and data processing pipelines with reliable server environments.
• Oversee security, configuration and deployment across cloud platforms.
• Gather detailed requirements through meetings and workshops with clients.
• Mentor the team, conduct code reviews and remove blockers to shipping.

Skills

Python

TypeScript

API design

RESTful APIs

Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP)

CI/CD

Team leadership

Client communication

Education

2.1 BSc in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

PostgreSQL

Vue.js/React

Docker

Job description

Client Server in Newcastle is seeking a Lead Backend Engineer to design and implement core applications, build APIs and microservices, and drive data processing and integrations onsite.

You will mentor teams, conduct code reviews, shape product vision, and stay hands-on with architecture across Python and TypeScript stacks in a consultancy FinTech environment. Join a dynamic team with relocation support within the UK.