Tech Lead - AI Driven Development / React / Node

Sanderson are working with an ambitious SportsTech organisation that is embarking on a major greenfield platform rebuild and is looking for a hands-on Technical Lead to drive the project from both a technical and delivery perspective.This role will take ownership of rebuilding a large-scale legacy platform using a modern React and Node stack, leading a newly formed engineering team while remaining close to the code and technical decision making. The organisation is particularly interested in individuals who actively embrace AI-assisted development practices and modern engineering workflows, with a strong interest in how AI tooling can accelerate delivery and improve engineering quality.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the technical direction and architecture of a greenfield platform rebuildRemain hands-on across both React frontend and Node backend developmentGuide and mentor engineers within a newly formed product teamDrive engineering standards, code quality, and delivery practicesCollaborate closely with product, delivery, and leadership stakeholdersContribute to system design, scalability, security, and platform performanceChampion modern development practices including AI-assisted engineering workflowsSupport technical planning, estimation, and delivery executionSkills and ExperienceStrong commercial experience with React, TypeScript, and NodePrevious experience in a Technical Lead, Lead Engineer, or similar leadership roleCommercial experience using AI-assisted development ..... full job details .....