Lead Full Stack Engineer

Lynx Recruitment Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cloud-native consultancy is seeking a Lead Full Stack Engineer to design and deliver innovative digital solutions for clients. You will lead architecture discussions and mentor junior developers while working with modern tools to create scalable applications. Proficiency in Node.js or .NET, along with strong skills in JavaScript and React, is essential. With a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, you’ll be pivotal in driving technical excellence within a growing team.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Node.js (preferred), or .NET / Java.
• Solid experience with JavaScript, React, and TypeScript.
• Excellent communication and technical writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Guide and mentor junior developers within the team.
• Lead architecture design and technical planning discussions.
• Design, build, test, and deploy full stack applications.

Skills

Node.js

JavaScript

React

TypeScript

Agile methodologies

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (2:1 or above)

Job description

A leading AWS Premier Consulting Partner is seeking a Lead Full Stack Engineer to join its growing technical team. As a key member of this cloud-native consultancy, you'll work on innovative digital solutions for a diverse range of clients - from fast-growing start-ups to established enterprises.

You’ll bring technical leadership, strong coding skills, and a proactive approach to delivering secure, scalable applications using AWS technologies.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

• Guide and mentor junior developers within the team.
• Lead architecture design and technical planning discussions.
• Ensure coding standards, security best practices, and high-quality code reviews.
• Promote continuous improvement in development practices and processes.
• Advocate for a "security by design" mindset in all engineering activities.

Software Development

• Design, build, test, and deploy full stack applications using modern tools and frameworks.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to understand business needs.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues.
• Contribute to automation and CI / CD testing workflows.

Skills & Experience

• Back End: Proficiency in Node.js (preferred), or .NET / Java.
• Front End: Solid experience with JavaScript, React, and TypeScript.
• Strong foundation in Agile / Lean methodologies and modern software delivery practices.
• Working knowledge of UI / UX principles and prototyping tools.
• Excellent communication and technical writing skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a passion for innovation.
• Bachelors degree (2 : 1 or above) in Computer Science or related field.