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

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the tech sector is looking for a developer skilled in modern web technologies such as React and Node. This role offers the flexibility of remote work while ensuring collaboration through regular team meetings. The position provides clear pathways for career advancement into management.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with relevant frameworks & libraries, preferably React, Next.js, Node.
• Experience scoping, planning, and leading projects in an Agile environment.

Responsibilities

• Work on frontend and backend technologies for a modern web project.
• Participate in team meetings with occasional in-office presence.
• Opportunities for progression into an Engineering Manager role.

Skills

React

Next.js

Node

Agile

Tools

Material-UI

Tailwind

Chakra-UI

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

This project will be built using modern React technology, such as Next.js, with component libraries on the frontend, and a Node/TypeScript backend with MongoDB/Postgres databases. There will also be AI/ML components built using Python. While prior experience in AI/ML is not required, the role offers a great opportunity to gain experience in this area.

The company values empowering staff with autonomy and flexibility. You will have a flexible schedule around core hours and the option to work remotely most of the time. In-office presence will be required for team meetings a few times a week, so you 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, and leading projects in an Agile environment

The company promotes from within, with a roadmap for the successful candidate to progress into an Engineering Manager role if desired.