Lead Full Stack Developer

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital engineering practice seeks an experienced Lead Full Stack Developer to join their remote-first team in the UK. The role involves leading modern web application development using technologies like React and TypeScript, with opportunities for team management and project delivery. Ideal candidates will have experience in multiple coding languages and a keen interest in mentoring others.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

25 days holiday plus options to purchase more

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Generous dental, optical coverage

Work anniversary gifts

Personal development budget

Qualifications

• Experience with Azure and cloud-native development practices essential.
• Proven ability to lead teams and mentor junior developers.
• Active SC clearance needed or willingness to undergo the process.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical delivery, shaping project architecture.
• Collaborate with clients on delivery strategies and standards.
• Manage a small team of developers as the role matures.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Agile/Scrum

CI/CD

DevOps

Education

Computer Science degree

Software Development degree

Tools

Azure

.NET

Ruby on Rails

Python

Node.js

React

TypeScript

Job description

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Direct reports: Yes (initially none, growing over time)

Location: Remote-first with occasional travel to client sites or team meet-ups (typically quarterly)

The successful candidate must hold British Citizenship, due to our work in the defence sector.

About Us

Ntegra is a dynamic, forward-thinking digital engineering practice that partners with global businesses to deliver impactful digital solutions. You'll tackle complex projects across a diverse range of global industries, delivering meaningful results. If you're passionate about technology and want to make an impact, join us to develop your career in a supportive, innovation-driven environment. Learn more about our work at https://www.ntegra.com/work.

About the Role

We’re looking for an experienced Lead Full Stack Developer to join our Product Engineering team. This is a hands-on technical role initially focused on leading the development of modern web applications across multiple client projects. You'll help shape technical architecture, contribute directly to code and collaborate closely with Agile teams to deliver secure and maintainable software solutions.

Our projects primarily utilise React and TypeScript for front-end development with varied back-end technologies including Python, Node.js, .NET and Ruby. You'll benefit from robust DevOps support, established delivery processes and the autonomy to shape how we approach and deliver projects.

Over time, as trust and familiarity grow, you'll progress into a leadership role with responsibility for mentoring and managing a small team of developers. We're looking for someone who thrives on problem-solving, is passionate about developing talent and enjoys adapting their expertise to new domains and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical delivery, shaping project architecture and delivery strategies
• Lead backlog shaping and estimation activities, ensuring consistently high-quality code through code reviews and testing practices
• Collaborate with architects, engineers and delivery leads to deliver secure, maintainable systems
• Participate in workshops, demos and discussions with internal teams and clients
• Contribute to the development of internal delivery standards and team culture
• Take on line management responsibilities as the role matures, including conducting 1:1s, providing performance feedback and supporting career development.
• Working knowledge of Python with a willingness to engage across varied tech stacks
• Experience with Azure and cloud-native development practices
• Proficiency with both relational and NoSQL databases
• Familiarity with microservice architectures and common integration patterns
• Hands-on experience delivering in an Agile/Scrum environment
• Proven use of CI/CD pipelines (e.g. Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, GitLab)
• Confident communicator experienced in collaborating directly with clients and internal delivery teams
• Ability to support teammates, lead development ceremonies and actively contribute to QA and testing processes
• Willingness and ability to undergo a Security Clearance (SC) application if not a current holder
• A Computer Science, Software Development or related degree
• Exposure or interest in additional frameworks/languages (.NET, Ruby on Rails, Go) or willingness to learn new technologies
• Experience with secure coding practices and awareness of software assurance principles
• Active SC clearance

Our Offer

At Ntegra, we offer an inspiring and inclusive work environment, where your expertise will be valued and your ideas will have a real impact. We’re a truly flexible organisation, remote-first by default, and give our people the autonomy to shape their roles with the support of an experienced team. Join our talented and passionate team and build a rewarding, long-term career in digital engineering.

Our benefits include:

• Private medical insurance through Vitality, including rewards, discounts and wellness benefits
• 25 days holiday (rising with service) plus option to purchase up to 5 extra days
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Generous dental, optical and hearing coverage
• Birthday and work anniversary gifts
• Support for charitable initiatives throughout the year
• Dedicated personal development budget to support continuous learning and professional growth

Your Application

If this job sounds interesting to you, even if you don’t meet all the listed requirements, we’d love to hear from you. If your CV seems like a good match, someone from our team will be in touch to set up a screening call.

We’re committed to inclusivity and are happy to provide any adjustments or support throughout your application.

We do not use recruitment agencies and only accept direct applications.