Lead Software Engineer (Node.js | React | TypeScript)

About the role

This senior technical leadership position is for a Lead Software Engineer who will own features from concept through delivery. The role spans both frontend and backend development, building scalable, high‑quality web applications while collaborating with product, design, and engineering teams.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, test, maintain, and continuously improve web applications using Node.js, TypeScript, and React 18+.
• Design, build, and maintain scalable RESTful APIs and integrate external services.
• Create responsive, accessible UI components with React, Tailwind CSS, and TanStack Query.
• Implement secure authentication and authorisation using OAuth, OIDC, and session‑based mechanisms.
• Write automated tests with Vitest or Jest and enforce high engineering standards through code reviews.
• Write efficient SQL queries and optimise relational database interactions.
• Use Git for source control, branching, and collaboration in Linux‑based environments.
• Leverage AI‑powered coding assistants such as Claude Code and GitHub Copilot to boost productivity.

Required profile

• 8–10+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Proven ability to lead feature development end‑to‑end, from design to deployment.
• Strong collaboration skills with product managers, designers, and other engineers.
• Experience working in a fully remote, full‑time environment.

Required skills

• Node.js
• TypeScript
• React (18+)
• Tailwind CSS
• TanStack Query
• OAuth / OIDC
• RESTful API design
• Vitest or Jest
• SQL and relational databases
• Git
• Linux development environment
• AI coding assistants (Claude Code, GitHub Copilot)