Senior/Lead Developer (MERN) – Colchester (Hybrid Remote) - £48k

JR United Kingdom; Ashton-under-Lyne; Hybrid; GBP 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior/Lead Developer specializing in the MERN stack for a hybrid remote position in Colchester. The role offers a flexible work schedule with a focus on results and a roadmap for promotion to Engineering Manager. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in relevant frameworks and be comfortable leading projects in an Agile environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with relevant frameworks and libraries (React, Next.js, Node).
• Knowledge of relational and non-relational databases.
• Experience scoping/planning and leading a project in an Agile environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop projects using modern React technology and Node backend.
• Work with AI/ML components using Python for future opportunities.
• Participate in team meetings and project planning a couple of times a week.

Skills

React

Next.js

Node

Agile

Experience with component libraries

Tools

MongoDB

Postgres

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ashton-under-lyne, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

This project will be built using modern React technology, such as Next.js, as well as component libraries on the frontend with a Node/Typescript backend and MongoDB/Postgres for databases. There will also be AI/ML components to the platform built using Python, so whilst there is no need for prior experience in this to apply, the role offers a great chance to get some experience in this area!

As a business, the client believes in empowering their staff with autonomy and flexibility in delivering their work. Preferring to focus on results over time at desk. As such, you’ll find a very flexible schedule based around some core hours and the availability to work most of the time remotely. You will be required in the office for team meetings and planning a couple of times a week, so should be commutable to Colchester.

• Proven experience with relevant frameworks & libraries (preferably React, Next.js, Node)
• Experience with a component library (Material-UI, Tailwind, Chakra-UI or Similar)
• Knowledge of relational and non-relational databases
• Experience scoping/planning & leading a project in an Agile environment

As the business continues to grow, the company prefer to promote from within. As such, there is a roadmap being put in place for the successful candidate to have a linear route into an Engineering Manager role, if that is what they want.