£562 Per day
Inside
Remote
Remote , UK
Summary: The Lead Software Developer role involves working remotely to design and develop software solutions using various technologies, including Node.js and PostgreSQL. The position requires translating user requirements into system designs while ensuring secure development practices. Candidates must possess strong communication skills to engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. The contract is set to last until December 2026, with a pay rate of £562 per day through an FCSA umbrella company.
Key Responsibilities:
- Translating requirements into viable system designs
- Identifying user needs and developing services to meet those needs
- Creating reusable code and working with technologies like Node.js, PostgreSQL, and Redis
- Investigating and resolving issues using knowledge and experience
- Communicating clearly with senior stakeholders and non-technical audiences
- Managing work by refining tasks and defining acceptance criteria
- Applying clean coding practices and addressing technical debt
- Understanding software architecture principles, including microservices
Key Skills:
- Proficiency in Node.js, PostgreSQL, Redis, and API development
- Experience with unit testing frameworks like Jest and Lab
- Familiarity with source control tools such as Git
- Knowledge of cloud hosting platforms like Azure and AWS
- Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes
- Understanding of CI/CD practices using tools like ADO, Jenkins, and GitHub Actions
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively
- Awareness of secure development practices and vulnerability scanning
Salary (Rate): £562 per day
City: undetermined
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
We are a Global Recruitment specialist that provides support to the clients across EMEA, APAC, US and Canada. We have an excellent job opportunity for you.
Job Title: Lead software Developer
Location: Remote
Contract duration: 25/12/2026
Pay Rate: £562 per day through FCSA umbrella
Clearance required: SC Cleared
Job Description:
- Technology
- Node.js
- API development
- REST, OpenAPIWeb development
- HAPIDatabases
- PostgreSQL
- MongoDB
- RedisUnit testing
- Jest, LabSource Control
- GitCloud hosting
- Azure/AWSContainerisation
- Docker, Kubernetes,
- ECSCI and release - ADO, Jenkins, Github Actions
- Work Management - Jira, ADO
Responsibilities
- Translating requirements into viable system designs
- Putting users first, identifying needs based on evidence, developing services to meet those needs, and engage in meaningful interactions and relationships with usersCreate code that is open by default and easy for others to reuse
- Working with common client technologies including Node.js, PostgreSQL, Redis
- Applying knowledge and experience to investigate and resolve issues
- Awareness of secure development practices including vulnerability scanning and OWASPSkills and experienceAbility to communicate clearly and with confidence to senior stakeholders
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to a non-technical audience
- Work management including refining and breaking down tasks, and defining acceptance criteria
- Awareness of Clean Coding practices and approaches to mitigate and address technical debt - refactoring, testcoverageSoftware architecture - layers, separation of concerns, microservices
If you are interested in this position and would like to learn more, please send through your CV and we will get in touch with you as soon as possible. Please note, candidates are often Shortlisted within 48 hours.