Lead Software Developer - React, Node.JS, AWS & Python

Ashdown Group; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech firm based in Northampton is seeking an experienced Lead Software Developer for a newly created position. This hands-on role involves using React, Node.JS, AWS, and Python to build scalable web applications. The successful candidate will not only drive development but also implement coding standards and mentor junior developers. This hybrid role offers a competitive salary of £75,000 - £85,000, combined with a 15% bonus, ideal for someone aspiring to move into management roles.

Qualifications

• Solid hands-on development skills in React &/or Node.JS.
• Experience in cloud-based solutions and AWS.
• Ability to mentor and manage junior developers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of full stack web applications.
• Implement coding practices, version control, and code reviews.
• Mentor and manage junior developers.

Skills

React &/or Node.JS

JavaScript

HTML

Python

AWS, S3 & Lambda

Redshift or equivalent SQL

Job description

This is a newly created position for a Lead Software Developer to take a newly created position with a Northampton based firm paying £75,000 - £85,000 in a hybrid work environment.

This is both a hands-on technical and leadership role, responsible not only for building high-quality, scalable systems but also for implementing and maintaining modern development, coding, and deployment practices across the team.

This Lead Developer role will be ideal for someone looking to move into a Head of Development/Development Manager role and start taking on team management, strategy & road-mapping responsibilities.

To be considered for this position you will need solid hands on development skills with:

• React &/or Node.JS
• JavaScript & HTML
• Python
• AWS, S3 & Lambda
• Redshit or equivalent SQL

As a Lead Full Stack/Lead Software Engineer you will be responsible for leading the design, development and deployment of full stack web applications and business tools.

In addition to developing and maintaining scalable cloud based solutions, you will be responsible for development standards, implementing coding practices, version control & code reviews, implementing deployment practices, change management, and mentoring/managing junior developers.

Based on the outskirts of Northampton my client is paying £75,000 - £85,000 + up to 15% bonus. This is a 50/50 split hybrid role, and as my client is on the outskirts of Northampton you will need your own transport to reach their office.

If you are an experienced lead/senior software developer with solid AWS, React, Node.JS and Python skills, and you are looking for an exciting new challenge please send me your CV immediately.