Lead Software Developer

TALENT INTERNATIONAL UK LTD; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is seeking a Lead Software Developer specializing in Node.js and TypeScript. This hybrid/remote role involves leading a squad on a critical health programme, focusing on large-scale public health infrastructure. Candidates must have substantial experience with cloud-native architecture and AWS services, alongside strong capabilities in DevOps and CI/CD management. Join us to impact public health outcomes and deliver high-quality digital services.

Qualifications

• Lead-level experience in Node.js and TypeScript is essential.
• Comprehensive knowledge of AWS services required.
• Experience with container orchestration and infrastructure as code tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical direction for a squad of developers.
• Ensure high quality delivery while navigating architectural challenges.
• Work on large scale public health infrastructure.

Skills

Node.js

TypeScript

AWS (Lambda, EC2, S3, etc.)

Terraform

Kubernetes

Docker

GitLab

Job description

Job Description

Job Description:

Lead Software Developer (Node.js/TypeScript)

Role: Lead Software Developer (Consultancy) Rate: £550 per day (Inside IR35) Duration: 6 Months Location: Hybrid / Remote (UK Based)

The Opportunity

We are looking for a high caliber Lead Software Developer to join a critical Health Programme via a leading consultancy. This is a chance to work on large scale public health infrastructure that impacts millions of citizens.

You will lead the technical direction for a squad of developers, ensuring high quality delivery while navigating complex architectural challenges within a high compliance environment.

The Technical Stack

The ideal candidate will be a specialist in Node.js and TypeScript, with deep expertise in modern cloud-native architecture.

• Core: Node.js, TypeScript (Lead-level experience is essential).
• Cloud and Infrastructure: Comprehensive AWS knowledge, specifically Lambda, ECR, S3, SQS, and EC2.
• IaC and Orchestration: Terraform, Kubernetes, and Docker.
• Database: DocumentDB (DocDB).
• DevOps/Tooling: GitLab and robust CI/CD pipeline management.

Experience and Requirements

To be successful in this role, you must meet one of the following criteria:

• Public Sector Experience: A proven track record of delivering digital servi...