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Lead Software Engineer

Premier Group

United Kingdom

Remote

GBP 90,000 - 110,000

Full time

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Job summary

An established industry player in the FinTech sector is seeking a Lead Software Engineer with expertise in Node.js and React. This fully remote role offers the opportunity to manage a growing team while developing scalable backend solutions and integrating analytics tools. You will be at the forefront of driving the technical direction of the team, working on significant projects that enhance efficiency for a diverse client base. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and stakeholder management, this position provides a clear pathway for career progression and the chance to make a substantial impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Bonus Scheme
Pension
Life Assurance – x6 of your salary
26 days holiday plus Bank Holidays + Wellbeing Days
Income Protection Insurance Scheme
Private Medical Insurance
Cycle to work/gym perks

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in backend technologies, specifically Node.js and SQL.
  • Experience leading teams and managing technical projects.

Responsibilities

  • Build scalable solutions and manage a team of developers.
  • Migrate analytics tools into the company's ecosystem.

Skills

Node.js
Express
SQL
JavaScript
HTML
CSS
React
GCP
AWS
CI/CD
TDD
C#
Stakeholder Management
Collaboration

Job description

Lead Software Engineer – Node & React
UK – Fully Remote
£90,000-£110,000

I’m currently working for a growing FinTech SaaS business of over 20 years, who are looking for a Lead Software Engineer to join their team on a fully remote basis and paying up to £110,000. Please note candidates are required to be based in the UK.

The company specializes in accounting software and pushes the boundaries for utilizing modern technologies with financial best practices which help their diverse client base become more efficient and user-friendly. They have steadily grown for over 20 years and now operate globally with sites in the UK, Europe, US, and Asia.

In this role, you will build scalable solutions as part of the company’s product suite while also being involved in migrating analytics tools into their ecosystem as part of a recent partnership with multiple clients. The role is predominantly backend focused but does take on a full stack approach and involves working with Cloud technologies. As a Lead, you will manage a team of 6 developers, which will eventually grow to 10-12 in the next 12 months, with a 50/50 split between managing and coding.

The role offers a great pathway for progression and the chance to work on the latest and most important projects for the business. Their offices are based in London, but the roles are fully remote within the UK.

Technical Requirements:
  • Backend: Node.js, Express, SQL.
  • Frontend: JavaScript, HTML, CSS, React.
  • Cloud: GCP or AWS.
  • Bonus Skills: CI/CD, TDD, C#.
  • Good stakeholder management skills to work with clients.
  • Collaboration skills to work with different teams including international.
  • Experience leading a team previously of around 4-6.
  • Support in driving the technical direction of the team.
Salary/Benefits:
  • £90,000-£110,000
  • Bonus Scheme.
  • Pension.
  • Life Assurance – x6 of your salary.
  • 26 days holiday plus Bank Holidays + Wellbeing Days.
  • Income Protection Insurance Scheme.
  • Private Medical Insurance.
  • Additional perks like cycle to work/gym.

If this role sounds of interest, then please apply and I can give you a call.

Tim # / #

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