Hybrid
$121k - $162k
Senior
Full Time
Posted January 06, 2026
Tech Stack
typescript
microsoft-typescript
nodejs
graphql
amazon-web-services
microsoft-azure
google-cloud-platform
docker
kubernetes
python
Job Description
**Lead Software Engineer**
**London - Hybrid (2 days per week onsite)**
**Up to £120,000 + Equity**
We’re proud to partner with a well-backed organisation operating in a multi-trillion-dollar industry that’s currently underserved by technology. This company is taking a data-centric approach to revolutionise the sector, building intelligent, scalable solutions that will redefine how the industry operates.
As they continue to grow, they’re looking for a Lead S Engineer to drive backend development and technical leadership.
**What You’ll Do:**
- Lead the design and development of scalable backend services using TypeScript.
- Architect and maintain APIs that integrate seamlessly with front-end and external systems.
- Drive best practices in code quality, performance, and security.
- Mentor and support engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence.
- Collaborate with product and engineering teams to deliver impactful solutions.
**What We’re Looking For:**
- Extensive experience in backend development, with a strong focus on TypeScript and Node.js.
- Proven ability to design and implement complex systems at scale.
- Expertise in RESTful APIs and ideally GraphQL.
- Solid understanding of databases (SQL and/or NoSQL).
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerisation (Docker/Kubernetes).
- Nice to have: Experience with Python for data-centric workflows.
- Full-stack expertise with modern front-end frameworks.
- Knowledge of infrastructure and DevOps practices for scalable deployments.
- Strong leadership skills and a track record of guiding technical teams.
**What's On Offer:**
- Salary up to £120,000
- Significant Equity
- London office - 2+ days per week onsite
This is a career-defining opportunity for a Lead Software Engineer to shape the future of a transformative platform. If you’re passionate about building world-class data systems and want to make your mark, we’d love to hear from you.
*\*\*Unfortunately, due to high volume of applications, not all submissions will receive feedback*