Senior Tech Lead – React, Node.js & AWS Architect

Worky; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Eye tests and glasses contributions

Certifications and accreditations (AWS

Profit sharing scheme

Tech Scheme benefits

Career development pathways

Job summary

Version 1 seeks a highly skilled Technical Lead with 10+ years of experience in React, Node.js and AWS to design and implement robust, scalable software solutions. The role focuses on architecture, hands-on development, and mentoring teams to deliver high-performance platforms.

Candidates should have strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities, plus expertise in microservices, DevOps tooling, and cloud-native patterns.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of software development experience with at least 3 years in technical leadership roles.
• Strong expertise in Node.js, Express.js, and related frameworks.
• Good experience in React or similar front-end technologies.
• Good experience and certification in AWS cloud platform.
• In-depth knowledge of software architecture principles and design patterns.
• Experience with microservices architecture and cloud-native applications.
• Experience with SQL, NoSQL, and data modeling.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Good experience with DevOps practices and tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, etc.

Responsibilities

• Architect high-quality software architectures and solutions meeting business needs.
• Lead and mentor development teams; provide technical guidance and reviews.
• Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to ensure delivery.
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables; mitigate risks.
• Stay updated with industry trends and promote continuous improvement.

Skills

Technical leadership

Architectural design

Mentoring

Problem solving

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Node.js

Express.js

React

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins

Job description

Version 1 seeks a highly skilled Technical Lead with 10+ years of experience in React, Node.js and AWS to design and implement robust, scalable software solutions. The role focuses on architecture, hands-on development, and mentoring teams to deliver high-performance platforms.

Candidates should have strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities, plus expertise in microservices, DevOps tooling, and cloud-native patterns.