Software Engineering Team Lead

Provide; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Remote; GBP 67,500 - 82,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work on technology that supports public safety

Fully remote UK role

Job summary

A well-established global software provider in the UK is looking for a Software Development Team Lead to oversee a small team of engineers in developing a cloud-based data integration platform. The role combines team leadership with technical ownership, focusing on building scalable Node.js and TypeScript services while ensuring security and compliance. Ideal candidates will have experience in leading engineering teams and cloud platforms, along with expertise in API integration and DevOps practices. This position offers a fully remote work option with minimal office visits.

Qualifications

• Experience leading engineering teams.
• Cloud platform experience (AWS or Azure).
• API integration experience (REST / GraphQL).
• Knowledge of CI/CD and DevOps practices.
• Familiarity with React or frontend technologies.
• Experience with Java or Python.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of 2–4 engineers.
• Own backend architecture and technical decisions.
• Build scalable Node.js / TypeScript services.
• Integrate third-party data sources via APIs.
• Ensure platform security, reliability, and compliance.

Skills

Team leadership

API integration (REST / GraphQL)

CI/CD and DevOps practices

Cloud platform experience (AWS or Azure)

Node.js

TypeScript

Java or Python

OSINT knowledge

Education

Degree in Computer Science or similar (2:1+)

Job description

Software Development Team Lead (Node.js / TypeScript)

Remote (UK) | Cambridge office ~1-2 days/month | Permanent | £75,000

We’re partnering with a well‑established global software provider operating in the intelligence, public safety, and security technology space. Backed by a large international group, the company builds mission‑critical platforms used by government agencies, law enforcement, and enterprise organisations worldwide.

This is a hands‑on engineering leadership role combining technical ownership with team leadership.

The Role

You’ll lead the development of a cloud‑based data integration platform that connects:

• Commercial threat intelligence providers

You’ll manage a small team of engineers while remaining deeply involved in system design, development, and delivery.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and mentor a team of 2–4 engineers
• Own backend architecture and technical decisions
• Build scalable Node.js / TypeScript services
• Integrate multiple third‑party data sources via APIs
• Collaborate with product, UX, and architecture teams
• Ensure platform security, reliability, and compliance
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and cloud‑native best practices
• Establish monitoring, logging, and observability

What You’ll Bring

• Experience leading engineering teams
• Cloud platform experience (AWS or Azure)
• API integration experience (REST / GraphQL)
• CI/CD and DevOps practices
• Degree in Computer Science or similar (2:1+)
• React / frontend exposure
• Java or Python experience
• OSINT, threat intelligence, or security‑focused systems

Why Join?

• Work on technology that directly supports public safety & national security
• Fully remote UK role