Web Development Team Lead (Growth Marketing)

Sumsub; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading verification platform in the UK seeks an experienced Web Development Team Lead to guide a small team of developers. This role focuses on building user-centered websites using Next.js while leading the team in best practices and technical growth. The ideal candidate possesses strong frontend development skills and has experience in growth environments. The offer includes a competitive salary, flexible remote work, and generous leave policies including extra time off for birthdays and holidays.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus programs

Fully remote and flexible working schedule

Personal development plan

Extra day off for birthday

Additional holidays for Christmas & New Year

Regular team offsites

Learning support for industry events

Qualifications

• Strong experience in frontend development with expertise in React/Next.js.
• Experience in growth-focused or marketing tech environments.
• Proven ability to implement animations and interactive experiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of 3 web developers.
• Own the development and maintenance of the Next.js website.
• Collaborate with designers and product managers for user-focused features.

Skills

Frontend development

React/Next.js

Performance optimization

SEO principles

Team leadership

DevOps tools

Collaboration

Tools

Astro

Redis

Job description

Sumsub is a leading full-cycle verification platform that enables scalable compliance.

From identity and business verification to ongoing monitoring, our platform adapts to your risk appetite and market demands, ensuring global compliance. Customize analytics and workflows with our no-code interface.

With over 4,000 clients across fintech, crypto, transportation, trading, e-commerce, education, and iGaming—including Bitpanda, Wirex, Avis, Bybit, Vodafone, Duolingo, Kaizen Gaming, and TransferGo.

We’re looking for an experienced Web Development Team Lead to join our Growth Marketing team. Our main platform is built with Next.js, and we want someone who can combine strong technical expertise with leadership skills to deliver high-impact web experiences that fuel our growth.

This role is perfect for a developer who loves building fast, user-focused websites, enjoys working closely with marketers and designers, and is ready to lead a small but powerful team.

What You Will Be Doing

• Lead and mentor a team of 3 web developers, ensuring best practices, clean code, and technical growth.
• Own the development and maintenance of our Next.js website, focusing on speed, scalability, and reliability.
• Partner with designers, marketers, and product managers to launch user-focused features, campaigns, and experiments.
• Oversee smooth deployment processes and collaborate with DevOps / backend teams when needed.
• Keep an eye on modern frontend trends and push for improvements in performance, design, and user experience.

About You

• Strong experience in frontend development, with deep expertise in React / Next.js. Familiarity with Astro, Redis will be a plus.
• Experience working in growth-focused or marketing tech environments.
• Solid understanding of modern web technologies, performance optimization, and SEO principles.
• Proven ability to implement animations, interactive experiences, and creative layouts.
• Hands‑on experience with DevOps tools and practices (CI / CD, APIs, cloud hosting, etc.).
• Architectural leadership: ability to bring clarity to system design and development processes.
• Previous experience as a team lead or senior developer role handling mentoring and code reviews.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, comfortable working cross‑functionally with various stakeholders within Marketing and beyond.
• Proactive mindset with a passion for growth, experimentation, and delivering real impact.

What We Offer

Competitive salary and bonus programs based on clear KPIs.

• Fully remote and flexible working schedule, with access to a coworking space (in some locations).
• Personal development plan after 6 months in the company.
• 1 extra day off to celebrate your birthday.
• 7 additional days to enjoy the Christmas & New Year holidays.
• 7 days of sick leave (without the need for documentation).
• Regular, fully covered team offsites to connect and collaborate.
• Learning opportunities and support to attend industry events with the team.

Hiring Stages

• TA screening
• Technical Interview with Developer and Head of Growth Marketing
• Final Interview with CMO

Sounds like a great opportunity for your career development? Then go ahead and apply!

We are a global community of innovators, creators, and thinkers, and we believe that diversity fuels our innovation. Sumsub is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, genders, experiences, abilities and perspectives. Join us in shaping the future inclusively.