Lead Node.js & TypeScript Engineer | Tech Leader

Kainos; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kainos is seeking a Lead Software Engineer (Consultant) to lead teams and deliver high-quality software solutions that positively impact users worldwide. You will guide technical direction, make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment, and mentor staff to develop their careers.

The role emphasizes ownership of architecture, hands-on development across modern stacks, and collaboration with customers to ensure scalable, secure applications.

Qualifications

• Experience with AWS, Node.js/Typescript and Terraform.
• Design, build, test and maintain modern software applications.
• Technical leadership and mentoring of junior engineers.
• Experience with architectural ownership, estimation and product planning.
• Software design and development across all layers of an application.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and develop team members and broader community.
• Experience with Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery techniques.

Skills

AWS

Node.js

Typescript

Terraform

AWS CDK

Job description

Kainos is seeking a Lead Software Engineer (Consultant) to lead teams and deliver high-quality software solutions that positively impact users worldwide. You will guide technical direction, make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment, and mentor staff to develop their careers.

The role emphasizes ownership of architecture, hands-on development across modern stacks, and collaboration with customers to ensure scalable, secure applications.