Lead Software Engineer

Gravitas Recruitment Group (Global) Ltd; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A fintech startup is seeking a Lead Engineer to join their team in Birmingham. This role offers the flexibility to work remotely or from the London office. Candidates should have strong Full Stack skills, especially in React, Node, and TypeScript. The position involves managing a small team of engineers and delivering on project goals. While people management experience is valuable, the company is open to developing candidates new to such roles.

Qualifications

• Experience in Full Stack development with React, Node.js, and TypeScript is essential.
• Ability to manage a small team (2-4 engineers) is an advantage but not required.
• A product mindset to drive the engineering efforts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain full stack applications.
• Manage the engineering team and ensure project delivery.
• Responsible for scoping, planning, and system design.

Skills

Full Stack development (React, Node, TypeScript)

Product management mindset

Team management

Job description

Role : Lead Engineer

Salary range : 90-100k

UK / EU remote or central London office for those that wish to go in (optional!)

Current team size : x9 Engineers, Engineering Manager & CTO

Fintech startup in the pensions space, looking to hire a Lead Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Full Stack hands on (React / Node / TS)
• Product mindset
• Managing 2-4 engineers
• Accountable for project delivery (scoping, planning, system design etc)

If you haven't got any people management experience, not a problem, they're happy to take someone on to learn!

No sponsorship available