Web Development Team Lead

Web Development Team Lead
Location: London (Hybrid)
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000

Be the driving force behind the next generation of our property tech platform.

We’re looking for a hands-on technical leader who can balance writing code with leading a talented dev team. This isn’t about throwing everything away and starting fresh - it’s about smart evolution: scaling our platform, modernising where it matters, and keeping business needs front and centre.
You’ll own architecture decisions, speed up feature delivery, and take the weight off the CTO’s shoulders - all while helping your team level up.
  
What You’ll Do
Architect & Innovate

• Review our existing PHP + Vue architecture and decide what stays, what goes, and what moves to Node/Next
• Gradually introduce modular or microservice structures only when they add real value
• Work with the CTO on strategy while confidently making your own calls

Code & Deliver (˜50% of your time)

• Build and maintain in PHP/Vue for current services
• Develop new features in Node/Next
• Refactor, review, and maintain clean, consistent code

Lead & Develop People (˜50% of your time)

• Mentor mid-level and senior developers, run 1:1s, and map their growth paths
• Organise workflows, code reviews, and DevOps processes
• Balance urgent tasks with strategic priorities, keeping delivery smooth

Bridge Tech & Business

• Turn user pain points into smart, technical solutions
• Partner with product managers to prioritise high-impact features
• Release MVPs quickly, gather feedback, and iterate

Optimise DevOps

• Improve CI/CD pipelines and Docker usage
• Implement automated testing and service monitoring
• Make deployments fast, reliable, and drama-free

  
 You’ll Succeed If You Have…
Must-Haves

• 3–5+ years as a team lead, tech lead, or principal engineer
• Hands-on Node.js & major frontend framework experience (React/Vue)
• Proven ability to work with existing PHP codebases (Laravel/legacy)
• CI/CD, basic Docker, automated testing know-how
• Track record of building and developing teams (5–10 people)
• Strong English communication skills (Upper-Intermediate+)

Nice-to-Haves

• Kubernetes, Terraform, or advanced DevOps skills
• Experience leading monolith ? microservices transitions
• Past CTO/startup founder perspective
• Wider tech stack knowledge for creative problem solving

  
Why This Role Is a Game-Changer

• Player-Coach Role – Half coding, half leading
• Impact From Day One – Every decision you make shapes the platform’s future
• Startup Agility – Move fast, avoid unnecessary bureaucracy
• Career Growth – Scale your leadership scope as the product scales

  
 Apply now for this Web Development Team Lead role and take charge of architecture, build a high-performing dev team, and lead a platform transformation that impacts thousands of users.
  
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