Lead Full Stack Engineer

Fruition Group; Ouzlewell Green; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in the UK is seeking a Lead Full Stack JavaScript Consultant to take on technical ownership of client engagements and lead engineering teams. This role requires extensive experience in JavaScript and TypeScript, with strong skills in React and Node.js. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a lead role, designing and delivering scalable systems while managing client relationships effectively. The position offers a competitive salary, including benefits, within a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive commercial experience with JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Strong Front End experience with React (or equivalent).
• Proven experience in a Lead/Tech Lead/Senior Consultant role.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of full stack JavaScript solutions.
• Set technical direction, standards, and best practices across projects.
• Act as the primary technical point of contact for clients.

Skills

JavaScript

TypeScript

React

Node.js

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Overview

Lead Full Stack JavaScript Consultant

Location: Leeds (Hybrid - 2 days on-site)

Salary: Up to £100k + Benefits

We’re seeking a Lead Full Stack JavaScript Consultant to take technical ownership of client engagements and lead engineering teams delivering complex JavaScript solutions. You'll combine hands-on development with technical leadership, architecture, and client-facing responsibilities.

This role is suited to an experienced consultant who enjoys setting technical direction, mentoring engineers, and acting as a trusted technical partner to clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of full stack JavaScript solutions

• Set technical direction, standards, and best practices across projects

• Remain hands-on, contributing to critical areas of the codebase

• Lead and mentor engineers, supporting technical growth and delivery quality

• Act as the primary technical point of contact for clients

• Drive architectural decisions around scalability, security, and performance

• Support delivery planning, estimations, and technical risk management

Required Experience

• Extensive commercial experience with JavaScript/TypeScript

• Strong Front End experience with React (or equivalent)

• Strong Back End experience with Node.js and API design

• Proven experience in a Lead/Tech Lead/Senior Consultant role

• Experience designing and delivering scalable systems

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

• Background in consultancy or client-facing delivery

Desirable Skills

• Cloud-native architecture (AWS, GCP, or Azure)

• Microservices, event-driven, or serverless systems

• Containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes)

• Experience influencing engineering strategy or standards

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.