Lead Software Engineer JavaScript Node

Lead Software Engineer / Developer Newcastle onsite to £150k+

Do you have expertise with modern full stack software engineering from complex, scalable backend systems, APIs and DevOps / deployment through to creating engaging user interfaces?

You could be progressing your career in a hands-on technical leadership role, working on complex and interesting systems at a FinTech start-up, they have secure backing and an established Hedge Fund client as a partner. This is an excellent opportunity to join a scaling tech company in an influential role.

As a Lead Software Engineer you'll head up a team of 5-6 Full Stack Software Engineers, providing technical leadership and mentoring whilst remaining hands-on with building complex financial trading systems using a range of technology including JavaScript, Node, C#, SQL, Docker and Kubernetes.

You'll collaborate with various teams to develop features that enhance the overall user experience, focusing on usability, accessibility and performance, design and implement the core logic that drives the applications and ensure that testing is integral to the CI/CD pipeline.

Location / WFH:

You'll join colleagues in Central Newcastle offices on a full-time basis (Monday to Friday).

About you:

• You have advanced Software Engineering experience across the full tech stack, having used a range of technology and happy to work with the following: JavaScript, Node, C#, Docker, Kubernetes Github
• You have experience of leading technical projects and providing technical direction to a small team
• You have a strong knowledge of SQL databases
• You have a thorough understanding of Computer Science fundamentals such as OOP, Data Structures, Design Patterns, Algorithms
• You're entrepreneurial with good business acumen, keen to take ownership and lead projects
• You're collaborative, enjoy problem solving and sharing ideas
• You have an outstanding record of academic achievement - minimum 2.1 in a STEM discipline from a top tier university (i.e. Russel Group or top 100 global university), backed by A grades at A-level

What's in it for you:

As a Lead Software Engineer you will earn a competitive salary (to £150k) plus significant bonus and benefits package.

Apply now to find out more about this Lead Software Engineer (JavaScript Node C# Docker Kubernetes Github) opportunity.

At Client Server we believe in a diverse workplace that allows people to play to their strengths and continually learn. We're an equal opportunities employer whose people come from all walks of life and will never discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The clients we work with share our values.