Lead Cloud Engineer (TypeScript/AWS)

JR United Kingdom; Hemel Hempstead; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports eCommerce client is seeking a skilled Lead TypeScript Engineer to evolve their platform and lead a high-performing team. The role involves creating scalable cloud-native applications and driving architectural decisions using AWS services. Candidates should possess expertise in TypeScript and distributed systems, along with leadership capabilities to foster collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience in building distributed systems and cloud-native applications in TypeScript.
• Deep understanding of AWS services, especially serverless and event-driven components.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of event-driven cloud services.
• Collaborate with DevOps, Frontend, and Backend teams.
• Guide architectural decisions and lead engineering initiatives.

Skills

Distributed systems

Cloud-native applications

TypeScript

AWS services

Event-driven architecture

Infrastructure as Code

CI/CD pipelines

Quality automation

Tools

Terraform

GitLab CI

GitHub Actions

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Client:

Futureheads Recruitment | B Corp

Location:

hemel hempstead, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Posted:

28.06.2025

Expiry Date:

12.08.2025

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Job Description:

Remote (must be UK based)

Futureheads are partnered exclusively with an established eCommerce client within the sports industry, who are looking for a skilled Lead TypeScript Engineer to drive the evolution of their platform, building scalable cloud-native applications in Typescript.

This is a strategic and hands on role, where you will have the opportunity to lead on architectural decisions, define and enforce best practices, and own testing strategy across an event-driven, serverless-first platform.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, implementation, and optimisation of high-quality, event-driven cloud services using AWS and TypeScript.
• Collaborate closely with DevOps, Frontend, and Backend teams to align on architecture, service design, and developer workflows.
• Support and lead platform-wide initiatives to for security, observability, testing and reliability.
• Guide and own architectural decisions across services and systems.
• Build and mentor a high-performing team, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Partner with stakeholders to streamline developer experience — including onboarding, tooling, and documentation.

Experience we are interested in:

• Building distributed systems and cloud-native applications in Typescript
• Deep understanding of AWS services, especially serverless and event driven components (e.g. Lambda, EventBridge, Step Functions, DynamoDB)
• Designing and maintaining production grade services and infrastructure.
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferably)
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, etc.)
• Understanding of cloud-native testing strategies and quality automation
• Have led engineering initiatives that improve reliability, scalability, and delivery velocity