Lead Software Engineer (TypeScript / React / Node)

Oho Group Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A market-leading scale-up is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to guide technical direction on a TypeScript, React, and Node.js stack. The position involves solving complex challenges, mentoring a team, and developing high-quality applications with real-world impact. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of experience, a deep understanding of modern engineering practices, and a passion for creating impactful solutions. This role offers a chance to contribute significantly to the product's growth while enjoying a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience.
• Deep expertise in TypeScript, React, Node.js.
• Ability to balance technical leadership with hands-on development.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and technical direction across a modern TypeScript / React / Node stack.
• Build and scale high-performance, user-centric applications.
• Mentor and support a growing engineering team.

Skills

TypeScript

React

Node.js

Problem solving

Mentorship

Job description

Job Description

Lead Software Engineer (TypeScript / React / Node)

Lead Software Engineer (TypeScript / React / Node) required for a market-leading scale-up building an innovative and impactful product to help accelerate their next stage of growth.

If you love solving complex problems, shipping high-quality code, and mentoring ambitious engineers, this role offers the chance to make a significant impact at scale.

What You’ll Do

• Lead architecture and technical direction across a modern TypeScript / React / Node stack
• Build and scale high-performance, user-centric applications
• Mentor and support a growing engineering team
• Champion best practices, code quality, and technical excellence
• Partner with Product & Design to bring new features and ideas to life

What You Bring

• 5+ years of professional experience
• Deep expertise in TypeScript, React, Node.js
• Experience building or scaling systems in fast-paced environments
• Strong ownership mindset and passion for modern engineering practices
• Ability to balance technical leadership with hands-on development

Why Join

• Work on a product with real-world impact and strong market traction
• Join a h...