Remote Lead Software Engineer - Shape Tech & Build SaaS

Burns Sheehan; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns Sheehan is hiring a Lead Software Engineer for a UK-based SaaS scale-up. The role is remote-first with monthly/quarterly visits to the Manchester office, focusing on hands-on development and technical leadership.

You'll design and ship scalable customer-facing applications using TypeScript and Node.js, influence architecture, and set engineering standards in a collaborative product-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and shipping scalable client-facing features
• Strong background in TypeScript/Node.js and modern front-end frameworks
• Proven track record of technical leadership and architectural decisions

Responsibilities

• Design scalable solutions with Product and Engineering teams
• Build high-quality customer-facing apps using TypeScript/Node.js
• Remain hands-on technical leader, setting coding standards
• Drive architectural decisions to shape platform future
• Mentor engineers and foster collaboration
• Champion quality, observability and security
• Solve complex engineering challenges at scale

Skills

TypeScript

Node.js

Vue.js

React

Technical leadership

Job description

Burns Sheehan is hiring a Lead Software Engineer for a UK-based SaaS scale-up. The role is remote-first with monthly/quarterly visits to the Manchester office, focusing on hands-on development and technical leadership.

You'll design and ship scalable customer-facing applications using TypeScript and Node.js, influence architecture, and set engineering standards in a collaborative product-focused environment.