Lead Software Engineer

83zero; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software company is seeking a Lead Software Engineer (React/Node.js) to work fully remotely from the UK. You will lead front-end development, mentor a talented team, and contribute impactful features to a modern SaaS platform. The ideal candidate has expertise in React and Node.js, a strong programming background, and excellent team collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in building responsive and scalable web applications.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor engineers with hands-on leadership experience.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead front-end development, driving high-quality user experiences using React and TypeScript.
• Contribute to the product codebase, designing and delivering scalable, performant features.
• Mentor and support your team, fostering technical and professional growth.

Skills

Front-end development

React

Node.js

REST APIs

Cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Mentorship

Process improvement

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD in Computer Science (or related technical field)

Job description

Lead Software Engineer (React/Node.js) – UK Remote

£80,000 – £90,000 | Fully Remote | Full-time

Are you an experienced software engineer with a passion for front‑end development and a proven track record in React? We’re looking for a Lead Software Engineer to guide a small but talented team while continuing to deliver impactful features yourself.

This role blends technical leadership with hands‑on coding, giving you the opportunity to shape the direction of a modern SaaS platform while staying close to the craft.

What You’ll Do

• Lead front‑end development, driving high‑quality user experiences using React and TypeScript.
• Contribute to the product codebase, designing and delivering scalable, performant features.
• Review code for consistency, maintainability, and best practices.
• Collaborate with Product Managers to translate requirements into clear development tasks.
• Mentor and support your team, fostering technical and professional growth.
• Troubleshoot production issues and oversee timely delivery of fixes.
• Continuously improve engineering practices, helping the team become more efficient and predictable.
• Partner across engineering, product, and support to ensure seamless delivery.

What We’re Looking For

Must‑haves

• A bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD in Computer Science (or related technical field).
• Demonstrable experience building responsive and scalable web applications.
• Experience with Node.js and integrating REST APIs.
• Familiarity with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP, or similar).
• Proven ability to lead and mentor engineers with hands‑on leadership experience.
• A track record of process improvement and driving engineering best practices.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Nice‑to‑haves

• Knowledge of performance optimization and scalability techniques.
• Experience with modern CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.

If you’re a front‑end expert who thrives on building great products while leading a team to success, we’d love to hear from you – Please Apply Today!

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Management