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Lead Full-Stack Developer

City of London
money-bag £90000 - £110000/annum
Posted 2 days ago

Lead Full-stack Developer

  • Location: Holborn, Central London (Hybrid)
  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Direct Reports: x5 Senior Developers
  • Reporting to: Head of AI & Technology

An exciting new permanent opportunity has become available for a Lead Full-stack Developer, to join a juggernaut organisation in the recruitment industry. A highly dynamic, ambitious and fast-growing team dedicated to transforming the recruitment landscape through AI-driven, human-centered technology. This is a pivotal role where you will lead a team of 5 Senior Developers, focusing on hands-on coding and providing technical leadership underneath the guidance of the Head of AI & Technology.

Day-to-day of the role:

  • Lead and mentor a team of 5 Senior Developers, maintaining a hands-on approach with coding and problem-solving.
  • Oversee the end-to-end delivery of features, ensuring the software is scalable, speedy, and of high quality.
  • Architect, develop, and maintain core components of our SaaS platform:
    • Backend: Python, PostgreSQL
    • Frontend: TypeScript, NextJS/NodeJS
  • Integrate AI tools, APIs, and data pipelines to enhance platform intelligence.
  • Promote engineering best practices such as testing, CI/CD, and secure coding standards.
  • Conduct code reviews and provide technical mentorship.
  • Collaborate with the Head of AI and Technology to align development priorities with business objectives.
  • Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and high performance.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues, ensuring platform reliability and uptime.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • 10+ years of commercial software development experience, with at least 5 years in a lead developer role.
  • Proven track record in leading small, high-performing engineering teams in fast-paced environments.
  • Deep expertise in full-stack development, including:
    • TypeScript / JavaScript (NextJS, NodeJS, Tailwind)
    • Python (Django, Flask, or FastAPI)
    • PostgreSQL
  • Experience with building and scaling SaaS platforms in production.
  • Strong background in software architecture, microservices, and API design.
  • Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
  • Excellent communication skills, capable of motivating and aligning technical teams.
  • Desirable: Experience with AI tools, APIs, ML pipelines, containerisation (Docker/Kubernetes), event-driven architecture (Kafka/RabbitMQ).

Benefits:

  • Hybrid working model (minimum 3 days a week in office)
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Flexible holiday scheme
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Enhanced family leave benefits
  • Insurance benefits including life assurance
  • Regular events and discounts at gyms and popular retailers
  • Wellbeing and mental health support
  • Vibrant office location in Holborn with numerous amenities nearby

To apply for the Lead Full-stack Developer position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.

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