Lead Software Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Lead Software Engineer specializing in React and TypeScript to drive front-end development and mentor a small team. This fully remote role involves hands-on coding and technical leadership, focusing on building scalable applications while improving engineering practices. Ideal candidates have a strong background in web development and cloud technologies.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in front-end development with React, JavaScript, and TypeScript.
• Demonstrable experience building responsive, scalable web applications.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor engineers with hands-on leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Take the lead on front-end development, driving high-quality user experiences.
• Collaborate with Product Managers to translate requirements into clear tasks.
• Mentor and support your team, fostering technical and professional growth.

Skills

React

TypeScript

Node.js

JavaScript

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Computer Science

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Lead Software Engineer (React/Node.js/TypeScript) - 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:

• Take the lead on front‑end development, driving high‑quality user experiences using React and TypeScript.
• Contribute directly 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).
• Strong expertise in front‑end development with React, JavaScript, and TypeScript.
• Demonstrable experience building responsive, 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!