Lead Software Engineer

Digital Waffle; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing tech company is seeking a Team/Tech Lead to guide a skilled engineering team in Nottingham. This role offers a blend of hands-on coding and leadership, focusing on developing features for web apps and internal tools, while fostering team collaboration in a primarily on-site environment. Ideal candidates will have 7+ years of engineering experience, with a strong proficiency in Node.js and TypeScript, alongside excellent mentoring skills.

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience in software engineering, including time in a lead role.
• Strong experience with Node.js, TypeScript, and Vue 3.
• Solid understanding of cloud infrastructure and CI/CD practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and build of new product features and technical systems.
• Write production-grade code alongside the team.
• Mentor developers and maintain high standards for code quality.

Skills

Node.js

TypeScript

Vue 3

Cloud infrastructure

CI/CD practices

System design

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

AWS

Slack

Zoom

Around

Job description

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Base pay range

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Co-Founder @ Digital Waffle - The go-to partner when scaling your team within Tech, Digital, Marketing & Data - without the usual bullsh*t.

A fast-growing, product-focused tech business is looking for a Team/Tech Lead to take charge of a skilled engineering team based in Nottingham. This is a primarily on-site role, with some hybrid flexibility, ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on leadership in a collaborative, in-person environment.

You’ll guide the development of features and systems across web apps, APIs, and internal tools, working closely with product, design, and engineering teams to bring high-impact ideas to life. You'll combine technical direction with day-to-day coding, team mentorship, and delivery oversight, playing a key role in shaping both the product and the team’s growth.

Salary: up to £85,000.

Location: Nottingham, Hybrid

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and build of new product features, services, and technical systems
• Own features end-to-end—from technical design to testing, deployment, and monitoring
• Write production-grade code alongside the team (this is a hands-on role)
• Align technical delivery with business goals through close collaboration with stakeholders
• Mentor and support developers, fostering a culture of learning and improvement
• Maintain high standards for code quality, scalability, and team communication

What You’ll Bring

• 7+ years’ experience in software engineering, including recent time in a senior or lead role
• Strong experience with Node.js (NestJS), TypeScript, and Vue 3
• Solid understanding of cloud infrastructure (preferably AWS) and CI/CD practices
• A thoughtful approach to system design, security, and performance at scale
• Great communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Bonus points for experience with AI/ML tools or data-led platforms
• Frontend: Vue 3 / TypeScript
• Cloud: AWS
• Comms: Slack, Zoom, Around

If you're a seasoned engineer who thrives in a leadership role and enjoys building great products with great people, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or get in touch to find out more.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Software Development, IT System Custom Software Development, and Technology, Information and Media

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